https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkHeKYKZWU8 Today I'd like to introduce you to my favourite chord of all time. Behold: In my mind this chord could actually be any one of 3, depending on which note you decide to be the root: If the deepest pitch is the root then the middle note is it’s 5th, and the higher … Continue reading My Favourite Chord: Stacked 5ths
Music Tutorials
How to Create Music Like your Favourite Bands
OK, but... er... why? I developed this concept back in the day when I really wanted to sound like Guns 'N' Roses, but obviously couldn't. So, why don't I just leave this concept in the draw-full of awkward teenage crap? Actually, it's super-useful if you ever need to parody a particular band, or if you've found work … Continue reading How to Create Music Like your Favourite Bands
Outside Notes: You Can Play Any Note!
At any time, in any key, you can actually play any note. This can be a little confusing at first, but ultimately is an easy way to add character to your improvisations, and create much more interesting melodies. Below is what you might call a scale diagram - if it wasn't for the fact that we're … Continue reading Outside Notes: You Can Play Any Note!
More Basic Chord Theory
Further info on basic chord theory. We talk about chord voicings, degrees of the scale, and clarify a few things to do with the chord charts I use.
Learn To Play: Game Of Thrones (Main Theme) on Guitar
Here's a cover of the Game Of Thrones main theme, (by Ramin Djawadi - who is awesome btw), arranged for a rock ensemble by myself. Below this are tutorials and tablature for both guitar parts. Techniques used in these lessons include Slides, Octave Slides, Bends, Palm Mutes and lots of Vibrato. Lead Guitar Tutorial … Continue reading Learn To Play: Game Of Thrones (Main Theme) on Guitar
Basic Chord Theory
In this video is all the basic theory you'll need to understand why chords work and sound as they do. I'm focusing on guitar, but the theory remains the same for all instruments. Learn and enjoy.
Basic Open Chords
A Chord, by definition is a collection of several different notes played simultaneously. Open chords are ones which use an instrument’s open strings. Below are diagrams for the 8 most common open chords to get you started.
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