Sufjan Stevens’ 2004 album Seven Swans is an intimate yet cinematic collection of songs covering Christian themes. These tracks address grief, revelations and other forms of expression through songs that both speak directly to us and reveal more than expected. Sufjan utilizes one technique in this genre is creating a set of chords with similar […]
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Minor chords are among the most fundamental of all chord types and are indispensable in understanding music theory. There are various uses for minor chords that make them an invaluable part of learning how to read sheet music. To form a triad, select three notes from the major scale and place them one third apart;
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Moon River is an easy song for beginners to learn on guitar, with an accessible melody that makes it ideal as a beginner’s starting point. Learn the E minor and A7 guitar chords to start this song off right, then move onto mastering its rest. What Key Is Moon River In? Henry Mancini and Johnny
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Guitars can be an easy and enjoyable way to enter music; learning them quickly will allow you to enjoy playing them for years. But before starting songs on your guitar, it is essential that you understand its basic chords first. Chords are simple combinations of three notes that sound together. Their relationships are typically determined
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As part of your guitar learning experience, it’s essential to master some fundamental chord shapes. They are easy to pick up quickly while sounding great and free up your fingers to add embellishments later. G, Cadd7, E minor 7 and D chords are four of the most frequently seen in songs and can easily be
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Major chords are the easiest type of chord to learn, yet still versatile enough for use in everyday settings. But there are other forms available if that interests you! A major triad consists of a major third interval at its foundation, followed by two minor third intervals and an outer perfect fifth note arranged so
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As a beginning guitarist, reading chord charts is key to playing the right notes at the right times. Learning how to read them will enable you to more efficiently play different chords and shapes more effortlessly. A chord diagram represents what strings and frets are being played and read from top to bottom horizontally. A
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Mac DeMarco is an incredible versatile songwriter who adeptly blends his rock and jazz influences. This can be seen in his songs Another One and A Heart Like Hers, both found on his latest mini-LP release. The f6 chord is one of the most ubiquitous chords in jazz. Also referred to as minor/major sixth chord.
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As part of your guitar learning journey, you may require learning some chords in G major and the scale degree triads for this key, including those shown here: Triads are groups of three notes played simultaneously that can be related to any scale. A typical triad contains the root note, third note and fifth note
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Sus chords are an indispensable feature of jazz. These chords essentially consist of major or minor chords wherein the third position has been switched with that of the fourth note, making an unexpected and interesting change from traditional chord progressions. Sus chords can add movement and interest to a bar, adding dimension and visual interest.
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