Chord progressions form the backbone of any great song, and understanding their creation and their associated harmonies is crucial to creating your own progressions. Triad chords are the simplest type of chord. Composed of three notes that are spaced apart by what is known as a semitone interval, this chord type requires only three notes […]
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Selecting between angular and straight jack guitar cables should not be taken lightly; both offer similar functionality but have their own set of benefits and drawbacks. Right-angle plugs on guitar ends make them less likely to hit the jack barrel and damage either its cable or itself. A 20 foot cable should suffice in most
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G minor 7 chords can add a splash of extra color and interest to your guitar playing, as well as acting as an alternative G minor chord in certain progressions. Steve Goodman’s “City of New Orleans” features a Gm7 chord for an upbeat summer song vibe. How to play The Gm7 chord (known by many
Whether you’re an experienced bass player or just starting out, it can be challenging to find the perfect tone. This is where bass guitar plugins come in – they can save you time, space, and money by letting you create basslines from the comfort of your computer. MODO Bass 2 is an innovative physical instrument
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Some bassists prefer performing without an amp at gigs that do not necessitate amplification, and in these instances preamp pedals like Laney DB-Pre may provide an effective alternative to an ampless bass rig. This setup works exceptionally well when recording, as it prevents acoustic bass spillage from disturbing a drum kit or lead vocal track.
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The best bass guitar amplifiers come equipped with various power levels and features to meet your individual needs. From small enough to fit in your gig bag (such as Orange Little Bass Thing) to something large enough to fill a club, your options are limitless. Tone controls are standard on bass amplifiers, but many also
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Pickups are at the core of an electric bass’s tone. At its core, a guitar pickup consists of a magnet and coil of wire connected by pole pieces; when vibrating strings create magnetic fields around these components that create an electrical signal in the coil of wire that eventually leads back into an amplifier circuit.
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This lesson will explore chords you can build using D Phrygian mode notes. Beginning with a piano diagram of both treble and bass clefs (with middle C highlighted), mode notes are presented with their interval positions and scale degree names. Scale The D Phrygian scale contains seven notes and has two flats as a key
No matter whether it’s intra-band romantic drama or quarantine-induced long distance angst, singing your emotions out through song can be therapeutic and cathartic. Here are some of the best sad songs like another love to help get through any breakup or lost love slump. Tom Odell hails from Chichester, England, and began writing melodies for
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The bm6 chord is another moveable chord shape worth learning, as its forms become second nature while playing songs. Practice making these changes so they become second nature for you. This chord is an easy-to-hear progression that can be applied across different styles of music. How to Play The B minor 6th chord (also referred
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