Octave
An octave is the interval between one musical pitch and another with half or double its frequency.
In other words, an octave is the same note at a higher or lower pitch.Read More »Octave
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Minor Chords
Newton’s Third Law of motion says that for every action is and equal and opposite reaction. One could say this about music, also. The major chord produces a sound that can be considered “happy” while the minor chord sounds “sad”. The interaction between major and minor chords is what drives many songs.
Guitar Effects
What are effects?? Effects can be anything used to alter the pure sound of an instrument or voice. In early days outdoor theaters were designed in… Read More »Guitar Effects
What are arpeggios?
An arpeggio is built from the notes that make up a chord, but are picked as individual notes. They may be used as fill-ins, linking melodies with chords and chord/melody. Arpeggios have their own patterns but not unlike their chord counterparts. There are 5 basic patterns for each type of arpeggio just like there were 5 basic patterns for each type of chord.Read More »What are arpeggios?
Phase Shifter
A Phase Shifter creates a complex frequency response containing many regularly-spaced “notches” in an incoming signal by combining it with a copy of itself out… Read More »Phase Shifter
Who’ll Stop The Rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival
This is a great song to help you work on your strumming. Notice that the strumming stays constant, and you are playing basic chords. Here… Read More »Who’ll Stop The Rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival
Back In Black by ACDC
Main Riff
This signature tune by AC/DC is written in the key of E. It begins with a simple E-D-A chord progression with a lead fill built off of the E pentatonic minor. The lead fill may take a little practice to get up to speed. The riff ends with a “walk-up” on the low E string while alternating with the B note on the 2nd fret of the A string. This part requires a little bit of flexibility in your fingers.
Added Ninth Chords Overview
Added ninth chords are major chords with the 9th scale step (same as the 2nd scale step) added on top. They are not the same thing as a… Read More »Added Ninth Chords Overview
Submediant chord (vi)
This chord is the relative minor for the key that your are composing in. Also called the submediant, it acts as a weak predominant. vi progresses well to IV or ii but… Read More »Submediant chord (vi)
Acoustic Guitar Care
This article will explain how to take care of your acoustic guitar. An acoustic guitar will last a lifetime if properly taken care of. Read More »Acoustic Guitar Care