We last left off with major and minor triads, where the third was the deciding factor for the final chord. In both cases the root and the fifth remain the same. When we raise or lower the fifth, we get into augmented and diminished triads. Recall a major chord Is a stacked third, first a major … Read more
If you want to get a solid grasp of chord theory, you have to start from the beginning. A great starting point is with the Introduction to Chords. Chords are built on specific spaces or intervals in a musical scale. In Western music the smallest interval is the semitone, that is the same as one … Read more
How to Improve your Guitar Skills Once you get into the world of guitar, you’re hooked for life. You’ll be spending years practicing, learning new songs, buying and tweaking gear, and maybe even writing your own music. Of course, everyone has different ambitions – some plan on becoming professionals, others only want to jam at … Read more
Classic Rock vs. Modern Rock: The Debate of a Lifetime Looking at the history of the 20th century, music played a huge role in different cultural evolution all over the world. After World War 2, western countries began spreading their cultural influence around the globe. But technological advancement of the era brought more than the … Read more
There are many genres of music; rock, pop, gospel etc. And while some genres are more popular than others, there is one genre that is often overlooked: video game music. Video game music has progressed at a rapid speed in the past 40 years. From 8-bit audio to full orchestrated assembles, video game music has … Read more
While playing for your enjoyment might be fun, the real fulfillment comes when you get the chance to share your talents, skills, and even your original music with the rest of the world. After playing for a while, may it be a few months or a few years, you’ll have the desire to perform and … Read more
Sitting back and watching some of the guitar greats like Jimi Hendrix, B.B King, George Benson, Eric Clapton and many others that we cannot begin to mention here, deliver hair raising performances on their electric guitars, you suddenly catch the guitar fever and learning how to play this obviously amazing instrument becomes a passionate goal … Read more
Drummers don’t get the love they deserve. When most people think of drums, they either imagine loud obnoxious noise, or it’s an easy instrument to learn. As an above-average drummer, I can tell you that it isn’t. I started learning drums about 7 years ago, and while learning I also spent hours listening to drummers. … Read more
Although it takes time and effort, getting some solid skills on your instrument of choice is pretty satisfying. After a few years of constant practice and getting a solid repertoire, or even writing your very own music, you’re finally ready to share your skills with the rest of the world. It’s finally time to get … Read more
Let’s face it. As we move from childhood to adulthood, the time we have to do things we want becomes limited. For people who play music, this becomes even more frustrating. But, what if we told you, there is a way to practice while trying to manage your busy schedule. It it comes down to … Read more
