Xylophones are an invaluable instrument for creating melodies. From four note chord voicings (and less) to scales with five or seven notes, they’re an incredible way to compose melodies with sound. In order to play chords on the xylophone, you must count four notes from your thumb upwards in order to locate the root of […]
Basic Xylophone Chords Read More »
Seventh chords are used extensively in blues, funk and jazz music. Their dissonant sound creates tension that must be resolved. Seventh chords can also be invaluable tools for driving to the tonic note or chord, making the melody of any given tonic note or chord more prominent. There are various kinds of seventh chords. Triads
Music Theory – 7th Chords Read More »
Chords add depth and texture to music. Understanding their structure is the key to playing and improvising them effectively. All chords are comprised of intervals – the first, third and fifth notes in a scale – that connect them. To form a minor chord you can build a major chord and lower one half step
How to Play Minor Chords on Piano Read More »
Guitar chord tuning refers to how the strings on a guitar are tuned, which can have a direct impact on its tone and ease of playing certain chords. Electronic tuners offer the easiest method of tuning your guitar. Simply pick a string, tune it until its pitch reflects that of the reference pitch on the
Guitar Chords Tuning – DADGAD Read More »
A chord is a series of notes played together and is an essential part of music that can produce beautiful results. Chords on guitar typically involve strumming five strings – all but the low E string (which should remain mute). If your chords sound off-key, it could be that extra strings are being strung! A
Guitar Chords For Beginners Read More »
E minor triads can add unique chord shapes and variations to your songs, while playing these triads in different inversions will help you develop an in-depth knowledge of chord tones and how they relate. Use an on-off drill to practice Em shape by taking four beats off from your strings, then reattaching them – this
How to Play E Minor Triads in Different Inversions Read More »
Learning chords may seem complex at first, but once you grasp their pattern it becomes relatively simple. Chords are composed of scales which contain intervals (distances between notes). There is an easy formula that allows us to compose major chords in all 12 keys: simply pick a root note, count intervals until you find your
Learning Major Chords in All 12 Keys Read More »
A chord chart is an effective way to begin learning guitar. These charts help you visualize open and barre chord shapes while the numbers on vertical lines indicate which finger should press onto which fret. Thick black lines represent strings, with numbers above them to indicate which fret your finger should press upon. You may
Guitar Chords Chart Read More »
As you learn chords, it’s useful to remember that they consist of a series of notes strung together. Piano chords should be played progressively from root note up the scale. A C sharp major guitar chord can be formed quickly and effortlessly by simply barring your index finger on one string and muted the low
Learn the C Sharp Major Guitar Chord Read More »
Learning chords is the cornerstone of playing guitar. Chords are combinations of notes played simultaneously that give a song its melody. This upbeat folk song employs a straightforward three chord progression in C and can be performed either acoustically or electric guitar. A Bm C Dm E F G A Bm C Dm E F
Learn Guitar Chords and Nepali Songs Read More »