Although it might seem obvious, many guitarists fail to recognize that major and minor pentatonic scales differ significantly despite appearing similar. Though their shapes remain similar, each scale contains its own set of notes and intervals that create its unique identity. Example: the opening guitar riff in The Temptations’ hit song, “My Girl”, follows a […]
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D minor sixth chord (abbreviated as dm6) is a four-note chord made up of the notes D, F, A and B. It may also be known as G7(b5) chord or F9 chord without root. A dm6 chord can be played either open position as X00202 or with its fifth removed as 000020, and moved up
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Blues scales are derived from pentatonic scales and add one additional chromatic note (called the “blue”), making their sound distinctive from major and minor scales. This lesson will show you how to construct an F blues scale using both treble and bass clef notation, requiring manual addition of flats/sharps as necessary for certain notes. 1.
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A d sus chord is a suspended chord that doesn’t contain either its major or minor third. Instead, this chord includes either an extraneous perfect 4th (sus4) or 2nd (sus2). Suspended chords add tension to music because they do not resolve into regular chords, often serving as cadence points. Root Note Sus chords can add
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Discovering the B-sharp chord can be challenging and may take more time than most beginner chords. Furthermore, its use demands frequent pinky finger use so if any are weak you should strengthen them before beginning this challenge. This chord shape is derived from an open A chord and moved two frets higher. While difficult to
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G sharp diminished chord (also referred to as G dim 7) is a triadic chord which lowers its fifth note by half step, making it great for transitioning between chords. Below is a table displaying the qualities that form the basis for this diminished 7th chord, along with detailed explanation of note intervals and characteristics.
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Chords are generally formed from three notes from a scale. Starting on C and creating a triad will yield a C major chord. However, even when using the same chord scale and chord notes, changing just the third note’s flattened note can dramatically alter its sound and can produce quite powerful effects. This technique is
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Bb diminished is an essential chord to learn for any musician, as it adds depth and sophistication to any progression and makes you sound more advanced. Step one in learning this chord involves understanding its qualities and intervals, followed by studying its notation and quality. Key of Bb B flat is one of the three
The b6 guitar chord is an inherently attractive voicing that contains an added sixth note, giving the chord an air of melancholic nostalgia that’s ideal for many styles of music. 1 3 5 7 9 13 Inversions Variations on a chord voicing can add depth and variety, one simple way of which is through guitar
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E melodic minor is an exquisite scale that will add depth and mystery to your bass playing. A variant of natural minor, this scale features raised sixth and seventh degrees that provide extra oomph when played bass guitar. Learning this scale may take some effort, but the results will pay off. Most fingering techniques require
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