Starting early in The Last of Us Part II on PlayStation 4, Joel gives Ellie her own guitar. Pinoy gamers have taken to taking advantage of this feature to make Ellie play classic OPM songs such as Eraserheads’ “Ang Huling El Bimbo.”
Instruments have been around since ancient times, yet their exact source remains elusive.
Key of G
G major is one of the first chords most beginners encounter, and can be heard in many popular songs. It serves as the tonic chord or I of G key; its other scale degree chords include G, A, B, C D E. The key signature for G has only one sharp note and two flat notes to make identification easy.
Scale of E
The key of E is an excellent starting point for learning guitar chords. This “native” key of the instrument works best when played on standard-tuned instruments and scales are used to construct keys such as E. Each letter in the alphabet represents different octaves of sound which are indicated with numbers after them.
The E major scale can be played using an open position with your index finger on the first fret, middle finger on second fret and ring finger on third fret. You may also practice playing it using fourth and fifth positions; these help develop fretboard skills as well as enhance scale technique.
Here, the E major scale is presented using both standard guitar scale diagram and tablature notation; although some guitarists may prefer one type over the other, both methods of notation should be seen as equally valid.
Rhythm of C
C is an appealing rhythm to use when writing songs, as its catchy rhythm can be heard in Bob Marley and the Wallers’ hit, “One Love”, new wave synth pop song by The Cars called My Best Friend’s Girl or classic rock track by Roy Orbinson like Dream Baby or Johnny Cash and Tim McGraw’s thoughtful ballad “Ring of Fire” and “Humble and Kind”.
Understanding multiple chord forms will allow you to explore various tonal options while minimizing movement on the neck. Take, for instance, C’s open version and barred version on the 8th fret as examples: while open strings produce warmer sounds with longer sustain notes than barred ones; plus the former uses open strings that sound warmer with longer sustain notes while its counterpart sounds higher and thinner with thinner strings.
Eraserheads’ “Ang Huling El Bimbo” can be played using either one finger, both your index and middle fingers or all three. While using all three may be easier for experienced musicians, beginners may find playing both at once to be more challenging.
Chords of C
Learn the fundamental chords in C is an invaluable way to develop your music skills as a beginner. C’s easy-to-learn key structure offers many chord variations within its family of chords, making C an ideal key choice.
Cadd9 guitar chords offer an alternative to standard C chords when needed in your song progressions, featuring bass notes positioned higher. This will make finger movements simpler.
Remember that everyone’s fingers differ, so finding a method that fits your hands may require experimentation and experimentation until something clicks comfortably for you. Practice these chords over and over to build calluses; utilize chord progressions featuring C-family chords as a means of familiarizing yourself with them.