The E flat diminished chord has a bizarre, almost dreadful sound when played alone. And if you've never heard it before, you might be unsure of how to use it. However, when used properly (it's most at home in the key of E), it can add just the right … [Continue reading]
If you're like many guitarists, you want to learn to play as many chord types as possible. Today, we'll be looking at the dark and mysterious B diminished chord, a chord that can add incredible tension to any guitar or piano piece. What Is a … [Continue reading]
The lyrics and chords Tennessee Whiskey uses are straightforward yet heartfelt. It's a story of both overcoming alcohol abuse and finding true love. And best of all, the chords are surprisingly beginner-friendly! In this article, we'll take you … [Continue reading]
Not all chord charts include D9, a distinctive-sounding guitar chord. But if you're looking to move past your typical guitar chords, the D9 chord is a new and exciting one to learn! What's a D9 Chord? The D9 chord is pronounced as the "D … [Continue reading]
Unless you're a guitar player who plays a lot of funk songs, you may not have encountered an E9 guitar chord in your life. Read on to learn it and start adding it to your repertoire! What's the E9 Chord? A dominant ninth chord (not to be … [Continue reading]
With all the characters present in this chord, it would be easy to quickly assume that it is one of those fancy chords beyond the reach of the casual or beginner guitarist. However, though its implementation is often found in more Jazz-based … [Continue reading]
In progressing as guitarists and expanding our repertoire, we ought to seek to fill our minds and fingers with as many chords as possible, even those that might not be so prevalent in our music of choice. We never know when it might turn up, and when … [Continue reading]
In progressing as guitarists and expanding our repertoire, we ought to seek to fill our minds and fingers with as many chords as possible, even those that might not be so prevalent in our music of choice. We never know when it might turn up, and when … [Continue reading]
Diligent and intelligent practise is key for learning in all its forms, and nowhere is this more evident than in the study of a musical instrument. The guitar especially lends itself to this ethos of success through repetition which, when harnessed … [Continue reading]
Making the way up the ranks as a guitarist, one could be forgiven early on for feeling as though the modes were another language altogether, one that would evade understanding, like audio-linguistic eels. However, like much of Western music theory, … [Continue reading]
Such a long neck, and how thick the neck can seem! So many frets, the way they shine and gleam, threateningly scheming against my fretting hand! Dots everywhere, like the eyes of serpents which hiss, the fret buzzing when you haven’t quite played a … [Continue reading]
Making the way up the ranks as a guitarist, one could be forgiven early on for feeling as though the modes were another language altogether, one that would evade understanding, like audio-linguistic eels. However, like much of Western music theory, … [Continue reading]
Making the way up the ranks as a guitarist, one could be forgiven early on for feeling as though the modes were another language altogether, one that would evade understanding, like audio-linguistic eels. However, like much of Western music theory, … [Continue reading]
As a guitarist more often drawn to using a plectrum, I am aware that it can sometimes feel like the bounds of playing a guitar in this way are limitless, especially when one considers the seemingly endless depths of sound design that can be plundered … [Continue reading]
When first starting out, the seemingly endless expanse of nameless frets on a guitar fretboard can appear incredibly daunting! Where, what, why?! The piano and other keyboard instruments seem to follow some sort of logic at least, reliably ascending … [Continue reading]
Frank Sinatra was one of the defining voices of the 20th century. His legacy lives on today, and it's no wonder that many professional and amateur artists alike enjoy learning and performing covers of his songs. Today's we'll be taking a look at the … [Continue reading]
Western music begins with the major scale, establishing its central tenets of chromatic, diatonic harmony, as well as of equal temperament between notes. Even the minor and minor pentatonic scales contain the same notes as their relative major … [Continue reading]
Numbers, numbers, as far as the musical eye can see! I’m willing to bet that if I asked all present to raise their hands if they’d ever heard of a 2-5-1 chord progression, the whole digital room would be full of arms outstretched. I am also willing … [Continue reading]
Whether you're a beginner or a somewhat more experienced player, learning a new guitar chord is always exciting. Today we'll be looking at the fraught-sounding Db major, a mainstay of many jazz standards. What Is the Db Chord? Db major (said … [Continue reading]
How can we even begin to approach funk, a style that so much relies on a feeling, a mood? How can we learn through study this fabled, funky genre of music? With the benefit of hindsight we can, thankfully, more accurately categorise what made funk … [Continue reading]