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?
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
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
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 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
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
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)
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
This barre chord can come in handy when you least expect it. It’s a little difficult to play at first…Read More »D Shape Barre Chord
Delay is probably one of the most valuable effects. It is the building block that many other effects such as reverb, flange and chorus are built… Read More »Delay