Chords are groups of notes, which are strummed together. This is the easiest method to accompany you when singing. Most chords are made up of notes that sound good together and will enhance your vocals and others are meant to demand attention.
They are played by pressing down on certain strings with your left hand and strumming across all the strings, or by plucking individual ones with your other hand. It is a common practice to make a strum more interesting by plucking the lowest or bass note of the chord with the side of your thumb prior to strumming downwards on the remainder .
A few basic rules apply to chords which you'll need to know when reading music. 1) Chords are named according to letters going from A to G 2) An 'm' after a letter means that the chord is a minor chord 3) A '7' after the letter means that the chord is a dominant chord - a letter without 'm' or '7' means that the chord is a major chord
Here's a few techniques to apply to enhance playing sounds:a) Instead of just working with one chord at a time, try 3 at once. You will learn much quicker as this method, for some reason tends to stick in our memories easier. b)When you feel a bit more comfortable with your flow, try switching from chord, and then try the same thing blind folded. You will be amazed just how much this will benefit you.
Finger picking is when each string is plucked individually instead of strummed together. Practice picking until you are able to create an even rippling sound. Most people use a pic (plectrum) when employing this method. When a pic is used on an electric guitar gives a fuller, more vibrant sound. Pics come in a dual thumb and finger design as well as the single pick which you hold between your thumb and finger.
To practice finger picking try this exercise: i) Hold down the E chord with your left hand and with the pick between your thumb and first finger of your right hand, pick each string individually starting with string six. ii) Next do a strum of all the strings iii) Finally, starting with six string, pick each string four times, alternating up and down strokes iv) And repeat
The following index represents the fingers that are used in conjunction with the string numbers.
T = Thumb. I = Index finger, M = Middle finger, A = Ring finger
Put your pinky against the body of the guitar to hold your hand in place over the strings and play this sequence, (T)4, (P)5,(M)6. Repeat this over and over again - 456,456,456,456 until you can stand it no more. Remember that the top string is the smallest - 1, while the bottom string is the largest 6. This is what's called a roll.
They are played by pressing down on certain strings with your left hand and strumming across all the strings, or by plucking individual ones with your other hand. It is a common practice to make a strum more interesting by plucking the lowest or bass note of the chord with the side of your thumb prior to strumming downwards on the remainder .
A few basic rules apply to chords which you'll need to know when reading music. 1) Chords are named according to letters going from A to G 2) An 'm' after a letter means that the chord is a minor chord 3) A '7' after the letter means that the chord is a dominant chord - a letter without 'm' or '7' means that the chord is a major chord
Here's a few techniques to apply to enhance playing sounds:a) Instead of just working with one chord at a time, try 3 at once. You will learn much quicker as this method, for some reason tends to stick in our memories easier. b)When you feel a bit more comfortable with your flow, try switching from chord, and then try the same thing blind folded. You will be amazed just how much this will benefit you.
Finger picking is when each string is plucked individually instead of strummed together. Practice picking until you are able to create an even rippling sound. Most people use a pic (plectrum) when employing this method. When a pic is used on an electric guitar gives a fuller, more vibrant sound. Pics come in a dual thumb and finger design as well as the single pick which you hold between your thumb and finger.
To practice finger picking try this exercise: i) Hold down the E chord with your left hand and with the pick between your thumb and first finger of your right hand, pick each string individually starting with string six. ii) Next do a strum of all the strings iii) Finally, starting with six string, pick each string four times, alternating up and down strokes iv) And repeat
The following index represents the fingers that are used in conjunction with the string numbers.
T = Thumb. I = Index finger, M = Middle finger, A = Ring finger
Put your pinky against the body of the guitar to hold your hand in place over the strings and play this sequence, (T)4, (P)5,(M)6. Repeat this over and over again - 456,456,456,456 until you can stand it no more. Remember that the top string is the smallest - 1, while the bottom string is the largest 6. This is what's called a roll.
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Alex is a freelance graphic designer with a love of writing. She has been learning guitar herself for a while now, and would like to share her tips. Visit How Not to Touch the Wrong Guitar Strings or 10 Tips to Guitar Success to read up on more of Alex's guitar tips.
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