Ukulele players and composers have more limited playing and writing options compared to other instruments, which may seem restrictive at first. But in actuality this limitation can provide valuable direction as to how best approach things and take an idea forward. Chord shapes are also much simpler on beginners’ fingertips. Guitarists may take weeks to […]
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Bongo drums are typically played as a pair, with one larger drum (known as the hembra) held on the right and its smaller counterpart held on the left – both can then be struck using various parts of your hand to produce music. Beginners can start out with simple beats and gradually advance towards tones
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Bass guitar chords can give a song a unique sound, vibe, and mood. Knowing how to play chords on the bass is also very useful for improvisation and creating new music. Chord charts are a graphic representation of which notes to play and how to fret them on the bass. Each chord has a specific
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Major scale chords are composed of several notes that share specific intervals with one another; typically three notes that are spaced three-thirds apart form the basis of a major chord while two notes that are spaced four-fourths apart can comprise a minor chord. Visualize how these patterns connect on the fretboard; this will enable you
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Bassists of Parliament-Funkadelic’s Bootsy Collins, Geddy Lee from Rush, or Nikki Sixx from KISS often take an important part in songwriting. Bassists provide depth and rhythmic layers that enhance overall song sound quality. Learning bass guitar requires time, dedication and practice – so creating a dedicated practice space will help to establish it as part
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Tempo refers to the duration of a rhythm. Drummers must keep this consistent so that all band members can keep in time with one another. Countering beats on drums involves counting beats using vertical bar lines, similar to sheet music. Each space between bar lines represents one measure. Basic rhythms Beginners to music must focus
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seventh chords add depth and nuance to music across genres such as rock, pop, funk and jazz – as well as being integral for genres like blues and R&B. Each 7th chord has a distinct sound that depends on how its third, fifth and seventh components are assembled. To discover a chord’s quality on a
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Beginning piano can be daunting for novice students. Thankfully, YouTube provides many structured piano lessons specifically aimed at novice learners. These channels focus on teaching beginners the fundamentals of playing piano while making it enjoyable, teaching basic music theory concepts as well as popular songs. Perfect for beginner piano students and great complement to traditional
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Be it for yourself or as a gift, look for an electronic drum kit with easy setup. Additionally, look for features to help advance your stick skills, such as an integrated metronome. Be sure to practice regularly, ideally every day. Play along to some of your favorite songs to develop rhythm and timing skills. Sound
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Nearly all ukulele players begin by learning a core set of basic chords. You will use these chords throughout your musical repertoire. Chord charts (or frames) display a grid with vertical lines representing your instrument’s strings, fret numbers and dots to indicate finger placement. C Major Chord Starting off, this chord can be extremely helpful
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