30+ Insanely Useful Websites for Guitarists The guitar is an instrument that knows no genre and no boundaries--one of the reasons why it's arguably the world's most beloved instrument. Here are over 30 incredibly useful (and often entertaining) websites dedicated to the guitar and its admirers. Must-see sites 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Soloing 6. 100 Greatest Guitar Solos is a ranked list of the greatest guitar solos of all time with included tablature for each. 7. 20 Greatest Guitar Solos Ever resembles the beginning of the above list, but with crispy and delicious YouTube videos for each entry. 8. Inspirational articles 9. 10. 99 Tips to Help You Play Better features 99 pearls of wisdom from guitar wizards like Steve Vai, Joe Satriani and Jimmi Page. “Your sound is in your hands as much as anything. 11. Free guitar tabs and guitar chords The online guitar tablature community was in turmoil just a few months ago when the legal status of tabs was questioned. 12. 13. 14. 15. 17. Free guitar lessons 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Guitar theory 25. 26.
The Harp Reference: Circle Of Fifths About the Diagram The above picture may be one of the most complicated looking diagrams ever for a simple concept. The circle of fifths is really quite simple, so don't let the picture fool you. The only thing you really need out of the picture is the Circle of Fifths major key names in the shaded circle--the C G D A E B F# Db Ab Eb Bb F keys/notes/scales/chords. The rings of numbers show the diatonic harp position relative to the music key. There are three interrelated elements associated with keys and position: Music Key Harp Key Position Here's how to figure music key, harp key, and position using the diagram. The position number is on the same spoke as the music key The harp key is on the same spoke as the 1 (one) The position is associated with the harp key when it is in the same ring Here are detailed instructions on how to figure anything out related to position, music key, and harp key. About the Circle of Fifths The term fifth refers to an interval between notes.
Harmonicas Direct | pitriff Better Guitar - Guitar Songs You Should Learn. There are certain songs that every guitar player should try to learn. Either they are commonly requested or they have cool guitar parts that will expand your playing skills. I am going to list songs in several styles of music and explain why I think they should be add to your “play list.” While most are electric guitar songs, there are some acoustic songs also. Obviously, this type of list won’t ever be comprehensive, and no doubt, many will disagree with my choices — and find many ommissions. But I have choosen songs I think are worth learning. This is a huge list and will take most players years to complete (if ever.) Johnny B.
no Harmonic Progressions | Learning and Loving Music Theory Kelvin, You actually caught a mistake on the roman numerals! Thanks, I’ll have to fix that. The first and last chords of the progression are not 7th chords. Somehow I inadvertently typed “I7″ on the first chord of all the major keys. (Notice that I didn’t do that for the minor keys.) In the classical tradition, for the sake of stability, the first and last chords of a circle-of-fifths progression are usually triads, not 7th chords. Harmonic Sequences Part 2 In the jazz tradition all chords usually are 7ths, in which case the progression will start and end with 7th chords. Thanks again for your interest and input.
Choosing A Harmonica - Sheehans This guide explains the different types of harmonica, and answers answer some more common questions. Feel free to contact us if you need any further advice! On this page: Other relevant pages: Contact us What's the best harmonica for a beginner? Most beginners start with a standard "diatonic" (or "blues harp") harmonica in the key of C. How much should I spend? It's possible to buy a working diatonic harmonica such as the Hohner Silver Star for just over £5. Two models that we recommend are the Lee Oskar Blues Harp and the Hohner Pro Harp. Why C? Virtually all harmonica tutor books are written in the key of C, which is an easy key to understand as it doesn't have any sharps or flats. Other Keys Once you've mastered the basics, if you want to play with other musicians, you will probably want to buy harmonicas in several different keys, depending on the songs you're playing. [Back to the Top] About Diatonic Harmonicas (Blues Harps) Choosing the right key for blues harmonica Why? [Back to the Top]
How to read sheet music... a free course. The Mystery of Sheet Music To many people, reading sheet music is an intimidating, mysterious activity. But it doesn't need to be! At "ReadSheetMusic.info," my desire is to teach you how to read sheet music as quickly as possible. Since 1999, I've made this course available at www.notationmachine.com. In any case, there is enough information to easily get you started reading sheet music right away! Jason Silver How To Read Sheet Music... a Free Course click here to download our free Ebook! All you ever wanted to know about sheet music and how to read it. How to Read Sheet Music - by Kevin Meixner Start the Course How to Read Sheet Music - by Jason Silver Start the Course
Best For Beginners: Exploring 3 Harmonica Types Harmonicas are generally classified in three basic types: Diatonic, Chromatic and Tremolo. At first, you may find it confusing to decide which harmonica is best for you. However, the answer is quite simple: Unless you’re already a kick-butt musician, you probably will be happiest with a diatonic harmonica. Diatonic Harmonica The diatonic harmonica is the most common harmonica. The diatonic harmonica is awesome for every style of music including country, blues, rock, gospel, hymns, spirituals, folk and even classical music. So, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED you start your harmonica journey with a diatonic, which is way easier to learn than the chromatic harmonica. Diatonic harmonicas are compact, simple, and most commonly have 10 holes . Hohner produces the majority of diatonic harmonicas on the market. Special 20 and Golden Melody models come with plastic combs – a comb is the main part of the instrument, containing the air chambers covering the reeds. Chromatic Harmonica 12-Hole Chromatic
How to be a Rock Star in 5 Minutes: The 4 Chords to Stardom Sharebar Many of the greatest rock and pop hits from the past 40 years only use the same 4 chords. THE SAME 4 CHORDS. So if you were every thinking of being a rock or pop star, well then all you gotta do is keep writing sappy love songs using these same 4 chords until you make that hit! This was so famously exposed by the great Axis of Awesome in this video: (We made a video playlist of all these songs for your pleasure here: We’re going to show you what those chords are, what they look like on guitar and piano so you can get jammin! We have to thanks darthgabriel97, he spelled what the exact chords and variations you can use: “B Abm E F# but they are using E B C#m A. For Guitar I think I got this right. Here’s B, Abm, E, F# (C Major, A Sharp Major, E Major, F Sharp) Here’s E, B, C#m, A (E Major, B Major, C Sharp Minor, A Major) – THIS IS THE PATTERN AXIS OF AWESOME USES Here’s C, G, Am, F (C Major, G Major, A Minor, F Major) For Piano 30h!
Music Monday: Best Basslines Happy Music Monday! Today we're gonna talk about basslines, those things you never notice unless they're very, very, very good. But when they are, boy do they improve a song, right? Scott's picked five good ones but overlooked several on purpose, in hopes you might call him out on what he's missed. Go on, start taking notes so you can put him in his place. Here's the first one: The Smiths - The Queen is Dead Go find someone who likes The Smiths, and they'll talk for hours about the band. Off to a good start already! Hey! Marvin Gaye - Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holla) I had to limit each artist on this list to one song only, otherwise What's Going On would have taken five slots by itself. Aerosmith - Sweet Emotion There aren't very many times a bass player gets to do a solo as an intro, so that should help illustrate how beloved the low end of "Sweet Emotion" has become. The Who - Boris The Spider Yes, I've skipped a few great ones. Muse - Hysteria