This uplifting guitar song is among the easiest to play. All it requires are three chords–G, C and D–to get going. Strumming is easy, while learning chord progressions will get your friends dancing! For beginners, learning these chords will make transitioning to more advanced music much simpler. 1. Walk of Life by Dire Straits Walk […]
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The bass guitar changed the way modern music is played forever. Without it, genres of music wouldn’t be as vibrant or diverse as they are today. In the 1920’s and earlier, musicians used a double bass to play bass parts in their music. But these instruments were massive, difficult to carry around and hard to
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Epic bass guitar pickups boast an expansive sound with plenty of punch. Additionally, their warm yet mellow feel can be adjusted via their tone control for added control and customization. This set is perfect for rock, blues and country. With its powerful low end that cuts through dense mixes with ease and great chord and
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Guitar chords are at the core of all melodies; they form its framework. Chord progressions can drastically change the rhythm and feel of songs; therefore it is essential that guitarists understand some basic shapes and structures of chords. The Eb chord is similar to the D chord but with one half tone lower key; therefore
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A five-note chord composed of a major triad with an added ninth (ie, adding the b7 and flat ninth intervals to the root, third, and fifth notes of an E minor chord), commonly known as E minor 9 Ninth chords are extensions of triad and seventh chords that add a third-harmonic harmony, formed with three
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Country music is a genre rooted in tradition, patriotism and conservative politics that explores life’s tough realities through lyrics written with honesty. Guitar has played an instrumental role in this genre from its inception. Fender Telecaster electric guitar is ideal for country music. This instrument offers a distinctively twangy sound that complements country tunes perfectly.
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Gibson guitars have long been recognized for their iconic sound and distinctive appearance, but over the years Gibson has also produced amplifiers with distinct tones in various sizes. This GA-20 Crest combo is in near mint condition and produces 12-14 watts. Featuring Channel 1 for vintage tube distortion and Channel 2 for clean tones; both
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People often seek guitars with low impedance because they believe this will preserve an unadulterated tone; however, this may not necessarily be the case. Each electronic component in a signal chain brings with it changes to the guitar’s frequency response, particularly pickups and long cables. Impedance Impedance is the combination of resistance and reactance in
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Chords are an integral component of guitar playing. Although bassists don’t frequently employ chords as part of their arsenal, being aware of how to do so will strengthen your bass skills. Bass tablature is a notation system that utilizes fret numbers on string lines to indicate which notes and positions you should play, making learning
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Nothing makes a sad song more emotionally moving than when you can feel its emotional undercurrents in its music, so close the curtains, get comfortable, and grab some Kleenex! With an acoustic background and lyrics about cancer, this song will make you emotional. It will cause you to reflect upon all those who’ve ever felt
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