Chords are the basis of any song; string enough together and you have an entire verse! Typically, musicians don’t limit themselves to using only chords from one major scale but use chords from multiple scales for added interest and drama. This creates interesting rhythms as well. As it can be challenging to identify what exactly …
This chart-topping country song is surprising beginner-friendly. Boasting a simple chord progression and strumming pattern, this tune should be easy for novice guitarists to play. One challenge of learning the cello is switching from G to C tuning; however, with enough practice it should become second nature. Also make sure that you stretch out your …
There are various approaches to writing songs; some people start with melody while others begin with lyrics or chord progression. Whatever method you select, it is key that you find an efficient means of organizing your ideas. Chords consist of notes pressed and strung at the same time; an X above each string indicates its …
D chords are simple and sound great; but, to ensure the notes are in harmony and working smoothly together. Checking each note individually to make sure that it plays smoothly together is recommended. Beginners usually find the biggest difficulty when starting to play this chord is finding its shape confidently beneath three fingers and mutes …
Norwegian Wood is an easy and fun song to learn on guitar, so in this tutorial I will show you how to play its main riff. This song first made its debut appearance on The Beatles’ Rubber Soul album and marked the first time ever that sitar was used during a recording session. 1. D …
If you want to start playing country songs on your guitar, here are a few easy chords you can try first. These will allow you to develop the feel for strumming. This country song tells a simple yet inspiring tale about overcoming challenges and following your dreams. Anyone can relate to its message. C Major …
Taylor Swift’s Love Story is an elegant piece, and very easy to play on either guitar or ukulele. All it requires are some chords and an effective strumming pattern. The chords used are C, G, Am and F with the exception of Bm in the chorus. When performing the strum pattern, remember to alternate down …
Minor chords add depth and interest to piano music, creating an impressive performance. There are twelve basic minor chords, which can be further expanded upon to create more complex ones. Minor chords are constructed from three-note triads and can be formed by shifting major scale notes down three semitone steps. As such, they’re easy to …
Amazing Grace is one of the world’s most beloved Christian hymns and makes an excellent piece for beginning guitarists to learn on. This version combines melody and chords in a claw-style fingerpicking arrangement that’s quite straightforward and straightforward. Learning it shouldn’t take more than an afternoon! This version is in G major and uses an …
Learning minor chords on piano can add a more profound and solemn tone to your music. Just like major chords, these are made from triads using the same formula. Minor chords consist of three notes – a root note, minor third and perfect fifth – with only a slight difference being that you lower the …