The Basic Blues Shuffle Rhythm
Let’s take a shuffle rhythm in 12/8 time but, instead of playing full chords, we are going to use two note power chords. One note will be the… Read More »The Basic Blues Shuffle Rhythm
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4 Ways To Learn New Songs On Guitar
Many of us spend years practicing guitar. We learn how to play all sorts of things like scale, chords, arpeggios, and whatnot. Ultimately the goal is always the same: we want to play songs!
When you break it down you’ll find that there are 4 different ways to learn new songs. They are as follows…Read More »4 Ways To Learn New Songs On Guitar
“Buckingham Green” by Ween
Difficulty: Intermediate Composer – Ween Where to find this song – The Mollusk track # 12 Release Date – June 24, 1997 The Band: Dean… Read More »“Buckingham Green” by Ween
What Is The Blues?
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- A state of depression or melancholy. Often used with the.
- 2. A style of music evolved from southern African-American secular songs and usually distinguished by a syncopated 4/4 rhythm, flatted thirds and sevenths, a 12-bar structure, and lyrics in a three-line stanza in which the second line repeats the first: “The blues is an expression of anger against shame and humiliation” (B.B. King).Read More »What Is The Blues?
Add That “Swing” With The Common Shuffle Rhythm
Triplets are used in many styles of music including blues, rock and country. The basic shuffle rhythm is created by leaving out (resting) the middle note of each three-note triplet group. This “triplet” idea allows performers to include triplets in the melody without clashing with any rhythm patterns.
Many shuffle rhythm songs are in 12/8 time (sometimes called “swing time”) which is just like 4/4 time except with a “swing”. Here we’ll take a look at a common blues shuffle rhythm in the key of A using power chord shapes.
“I’m Not Okay (I Promise)” by My Chemical Romance
Difficulty: Intermediate
Bridge Riff
The bridge contains 3 guitar parts. One is a rhythm guitar and two are playing a lead harmony. Here’s what they all sound like together:Read More »“I’m Not Okay (I Promise)” by My Chemical Romance
“November Rain” by Guns N Roses
Difficulty: Intermediate Complete Transcription In PDF Complete Transcription In PTB