Whether you want to sound like a Smashing Pumpkin or you prefer a pristine transparent overdrive, there has never been a better time for effects pedal nerds. Here are a few of the most sought-after pedal brands and their best pedals. Maryland pedal nerds love their Wampler Pedals, which make some of the most practical […]
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As you study chord charts, you may encounter chords marked with an “X” and an “O”. These slash chords require extra finger strength and stamina as you must strum all six strings at once while simultaneously muted one string with your thumb. Before continuing, be certain that you understand intervals and triads. A Minor Chord
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EADGBe tuning is one of the most widely-used standard tunings for guitar chords, being easy to learn and suitable for many genres of music. To tune a string, begin by plucking it and playing open notes on other strings to compare against it. Next, adjust your tuning peg so it matches its tone. Scales Scales
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Home studio essentials include a microphone, headphones, audio interface and computer. On a tight budget you can put together all these pieces and create a professional-sounding environment. As for accessories, beginners will require a functional yet inexpensive and easy-to-use MIDI controller as well as flat, accurate studio monitors for accurate music mixing. Headphones Producing music
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An equalization pedal is an invaluable way to shape the sound of your guitar’s tone. Placed either before or after distortion or overdrive pedals, EQ pedals can alter their sound by increasing or decreasing frequencies; additionally they are useful before time-based effects such as delay and reverb. If your single-channel amp lacks a master volume,
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Mark will help you learn E minor triads through his close-voiced approach to building and barring chord shapes, as well as providing ideas for practicing them differently. Each lesson step in this course will build a triad chord from one or more scale notes, encouraging students to practice moving these shapes across strings with dexterity
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A bass guitar combo amplifier combines a preamplifier, tone controls and a power amplifier in a single unit. Bassists who prefer a more modular approach may choose separate bass amp heads and speaker cabinets, allowing them to upgrade one component at a time as their skills evolve. Combos are ideal for rehearsals and studio recording
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A bass guitar adds an exciting groove to any genre of music, yet selecting the appropriate instrument may prove challenging. Tonal characteristics vary among basses; by understanding them and making your sound your own. Your music style will also play a factor in choosing your bass instrument. Rock guitarists usually opt for solid body basses
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Pickups on a bass are key components of its sound, and there are multiple varieties: single coil, split coil and humbucker. At its core, a bass guitar pickup consists of a magnet and copper wire coil. When vibrating strings cause changes to their magnetic fields, small electrical current is generated within the wire coil by
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Beginning to understand chord charts and diagrams can be intimidating at first, as all those lines, dots, X’s and O’s represent different meanings. But stick with it – there is nothing scary or mysterious here – just practical information you’re after! Establishing good technique early is key to successful playing. Doing so will facilitate correct
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