by Manuel Marino | Guitar, Music
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Guitar chords are formed when a combination of at least three or more notes are played simultaneously. They create harmonious sounds by pressing down specific notes on all strings together or on a combination of individual strings.
In popular music, the most commonly known instruments have six strings. Each string is tuned from the lowest pitch to the highest pitch, designated with the letters E-A-D-G-B-E. The thinnest string has the highest pitch and is called the first string, while the thickest string has the lowest pitch and is designated as the sixth string.
Some players use a finger slide to transition between pitches easily. The intervals between most strings are tuned to perfect fourths, except for the interval between the second B string and the third G string, which forms a major third.
In heavy metal and hard rock music, the tuning is slightly different. Known as Drop D tuning, the low E string is tuned to a D. This creates power tuning, where the bottom three strings become a root fifth octave, D-A-D.
The five primary chord shapes are A Major, C Major, D Major, E Major, and G Major. These major triads serve as fundamental … ...Read the rest.
“Fundamental Components Of Guitar Chords”
by Manuel Marino | Music
Photo by Alexandre Cardoso
Music is considered one of the distinguished seven fine arts, using sound as its medium. Its fundamental elements include pitch, rhythm, and dynamics, which combine to divide this art form into various genres and subgenres. In the following paragraphs, you will learn about some of the major types of music and their historical development.
First and foremost, we must mention classical music, which has been around for centuries. It began to flourish in the 12th century and continues to be composed and performed today. Countless composers and musicians have dedicated their lives to this genre, and the fruits of their labor can be enjoyed (or rather, heard) whenever you step into a concert hall, opera house, or even your local music school.
Another popular type of music is pop music, a commercial art form designed for mass consumption. It typically features catchy, short songs with simple lyrics that easily stick in people’s minds. Its appeal to a broad audience rather than a specific culture allows it to amass fans of all ages and social backgrounds.
Hip hop or hip-hop music is also highly appreciated, originating from North America and incorporating African and Latino influences. Rapping, the … ...Read the rest.
“Music Genres – A Compressed List”
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