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.
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by Manuel Marino | Audio, Music, Technology
Photo by William Hook
Music has a soothing effect on our emotions, and it’s only fitting to indulge our inner selves with the highest sound quality possible. When listening to your favorite tunes, it’s important to have them reproduced by a sound system that can achieve optimal audio performance. With the integration of home sound systems and home theaters, it’s now more crucial than ever to understand what to look for when purchasing a new sound system for your home, considering both sound quality and setup.
While the idea of gigantic speakers and powerful receivers may excite you, it may not be the ideal scenario for your listening space. You first need to determine what size of components your room can accommodate. Decide where the system will be located and find out the dimensions of the TV, disc player, receiver, amplifier, and any other components you plan to have. Calculate the combined space these components will occupy and ensure they fit well in an entertainment center or shelving unit. Components crammed together too tightly can overheat and malfunction.
Speaker size and placement are also important factors to consider. Think about where you typically sit while listening to your system. Ideally, … ...Read the rest.
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