Some bassists believe that picking is not the true way to play bass; these people are wrong. Decisions on whether or not to utilize a pick are highly subjective and depend on both your style and genre of music. There may be instances in which using one would be advantageous over fingerstyle. David Ellefson of […]
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This song is straightforward to play, with only four basic open position chords. However, its extra touches make it engaging for more experienced musicians. This progression is a popular one for doo-wop and modern pop songs alike, and is easily transposable using a capo. Key of D The key of D is an accessible key
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If music were to disappear from society, people would no longer have anything to turn to for entertainment purposes. Without music’s presence in society, entertainment would take the form of visual stimulation instead. Without one of humanity’s most profound forms of expression there would be only silence and monotony to experience daily. Find music that
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Bass arpeggios are a great way to build finger dexterity and familiarity with the fretboard. They also help to give a fuller harmonic foundation to your bass lines when used alongside chords. The basic four note triads are the best to start with. They’ll be the basis for everything you add to them later; rhythms,
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As you play an electric guitar or bass, its vibrations produce an electrical current which is then captured by pickups and sent directly to your amplifier via cables. Many cable manufacturers advertise their cables as providing superior sound clarity and enhanced bass response; unfortunately, such claims are completely misleading. What is a guitar cable? A
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Trending music is a global phenomenon. From soundtracking television ads to creating an atmospheric background for videos and blogs, these versatile sounds can be utilized in creative ways. Kenya Grace’s upbeat track makes for an excellent choice when editing time-lapse footage or just wanting to express yourself more freely in video format – as evidenced
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Beginner drummers sometimes try to jump right in and learn complex drum beats without proper preparation – which can lead to all sorts of complications. First and foremost, you need to ensure that all your instruments hit together correctly – this includes drums and cymbals! Start off by practicing the most straightforward drum beat: count
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Scale diagrams are a type of fretboard notation that visualizes how notes and patterns appear on your guitar’s neck. Because intervals (i.e. tones and semitones) define them, scale shapes can be moved up or down the fretboard according to any key for easy transposition. Major Scale The major scale is often one of the first
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Bb is an essential chord to have in your toolkit as a beginner guitarist. It often appears in conjunction with F and is therefore invaluable. This simple voicing requires only three fingers to use and allows you to strum the top strings while muted the lower ones – an effective way of adding Bb chords
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Zac Brown Band is a Grammy award-winning multi-platinum southern rock band led by frontman and founder of the legendary Chicken Fried Tour, Zac Brown. Renowned for being more than just an amazing guitarist, he’s also an outstanding multi-instrumentalist; among his many talents include writing music, producing albums, record label ownership, business ownership, philanthropy, record label
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