Chords are an integral component of any song. They set the atmosphere, evoking emotions and creating tension which is resolved through shifting harmony lines. As chords can make or break a song, understanding their function within each key is of great importance. Mismatched chords may result in unintended dissonance and disjointment from an otherwise perfect […]
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Bass guitars are integral instruments in virtually every genre of music. This guide is intended to assist first time buyers (or their parents) in finding an entry-level bass guitar priced under $300. Features of an ideal beginner bass include its short-scale neck, Indian laurel fingerboard, and dual single-coil Jazz Bass pickups with dedicated volume and
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Many bassists prefer tube amps for their deeper harmonics than solid-state models. When entering the preamp stage of an amp, input from a bass guitar passes first into its preamp section to control tone and add harmonic distortion and overdrive effects. Some bassists consider it a holy grail of tones; they prefer it over the
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Chords form the backbone of all music, and even one minor change can completely alter a chord’s sound and mood. Each chord is marked by a letter and may also feature other symbols above it, while vertical lines that run down the diagram represent frets on a guitar neck. The dots on the strings represent
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Guitar chords consist of multiple notes strung together. Depending on where your fingers are placed, different sounds may emerge from this chord. Triad chords are the foundational form of chords. Triads consist of three notes separated by an interval such as third. 1. It Lowers Anxiety If you want to play guitar songs, mastering chords
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Bass guitars tend to be larger than electric guitars, which makes them harder for beginners to play and may require heavier cases or take up more room in your instrument bag. The bass guitar is an integral component of a band’s sound, adding rhythm, depth and foundation. As such, its popularity among musicians who wish
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The Recording Academy has had an uneasy relationship with dance music. Their two dance categories fail to fully encompass its diversity. This year at the Grammys, they created a category to recognize electronica’s crossover with pop music. This has created space for artists such as Aphex Twin and U.K. sensation Romy to make it onto
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Guitar chords can be extremely versatile, allowing you to produce various sounds by altering their fretboard shape. In this article we will look at ways of altering common chords. Add an eighth note to a major chord for Led Zeppelin-like voicings like Cadd9 in FIGURE 1. Play this chord percussively by strumming with finger one
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Fleetwood Mac’s timeless song “Dreams” first hit the charts back in 1977 and this guitar tab tutorial video makes learning and mastering it simpler than ever for guitarists of all levels. Beginning with an introduction, an instructor then guides viewers through chord progression and strumming pattern of this timeless classic rock tune. Chords Guitar chords
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Bass guitar amplifiers and speakers help maintain and enhance the low-pitched frequencies essential to creating a bass sound. Many bass amps contain a crossover feature which directs signals with lower pitch frequencies to one cabinet while sending those with middle and higher pitches through to another cabinet. Some bass amplifiers feature a gain control (also
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