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Here's a few different ways to use the 7(9,13) chord. We'll look at it in funk, blues, and jazz contexts.
Theory/Reference ·
Intermediate ·
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5.00/5 (1 rating) ·
Last modified: 8/9/1999
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Here's some basic tips for getting used to hearing notes and intervals. Each interval is presented in context, along with a sound clip to help you remember it.
Basics ·
Beginner ·
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4.81/5 (21 ratings) ·
Last modified: 8/18/2000
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Get a handle on using the barre form of the F# minor and learn how it's used in a few different tunes.
Theory/Reference ·
Beginner ·
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4.71/5 (7 ratings) ·
Last modified: 10/10/1999
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Here is a fingerstyle arrangement of Scott Joplin's ragtime classic, complete with alternating bass. The fingerings aren't too difficult and it sounds great when you really get it going.
Acoustic/Folk ·
Intermediate ·
157707 Hits ·
4.71/5 (246 ratings) ·
Last modified: 5/28/1999
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Whether you're playing solo or backing up a singer, here's a few tips for creating interesting rhythm guitar parts for accompaniment.
Rock/Pop ·
Intermediate ·
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4.69/5 (154 ratings) ·
Last modified: 6/21/2000
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Here's a few examples that demonstrate how the very sad-sounding minor 6th chord is commonly used. It's perfect for those melancholy moments...
Theory/Reference ·
Intermediate ·
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4.67/5 (6 ratings) ·
Last modified: 8/2/1999
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This is one of my favorite classical tunes and perhaps Satie's most famous, arranged for fingerstyle guitar. Somber and beautiful at the same time....
Classical ·
Advanced ·
24306 Hits ·
4.63/5 (52 ratings) ·
Last modified: 3/18/2000
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Let's learn some rhythm licks a la Jimi Hendrix that you can add to your playing. We'll look at a bunch of variations and examples, and then dissect them for easy digestion. Mmmmm, yummy!
Blues ·
Intermediate ·
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4.63/5 (179 ratings) ·
Last modified: 10/29/1999
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A fingerstyle version of this classic holiday tune. Fun for the whole family. Also includes boughs of holly (whatever that means)...
Other ·
Advanced ·
9306 Hits ·
4.62/5 (37 ratings) ·
Last modified: 12/21/1999
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Can you walk bass lines like John Paul Jones? Would you want to walk bass lines like John Paul Jones? Take this lesson and the answer to both will be "yes"...
Blues ·
Intermediate ·
39534 Hits ·
4.62/5 (34 ratings) ·
Last modified: 6/11/1999
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A few little fills you can use when you're getting down and dirty...
Funk/R&B ·
Advanced ·
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4.62/5 (218 ratings) ·
Last modified: 9/23/1999
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Here's a discussion of how modes work, as applied to the C major scale. It covers both how to play them melodically as scales, and harmonically as chords.
Theory/Reference ·
Intermediate ·
162330 Hits ·
4.59/5 (98 ratings) ·
Last modified: 6/2/1999
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Here are some nice licks over a chord progression similar to All The Things You Are. They'll help you play over typical standard jazz progressions (but only if you practice them...)
Jazz ·
Intermediate ·
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4.59/5 (137 ratings) ·
Last modified: 6/6/1999
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Bends go especially well with funky grooves. Here's a few ideas you can use to put that same feeling in your playing. Bluesy in nature, but that always works well in funk.
Funk/R&B ·
Advanced ·
88487 Hits ·
4.59/5 (117 ratings) ·
Last modified: 5/14/1999
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One of my favorite chords is a certain voicing for a C add9, so let's check out this voicing and learn how to use it in place of that regular open-stringed C major chord...
Acoustic/Folk ·
Intermediate ·
48584 Hits ·
4.57/5 (35 ratings) ·
Last modified: 8/30/1999
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Here are a few different ways to use a very classic chord - the A minor - and how to incorporate it into your own tunes
Theory/Reference ·
Beginner ·
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4.57/5 (28 ratings) ·
Last modified: 8/16/1999
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Let's get a little melancholy with some ideas on how to use the touching GMaj7#11 chord and its scale counterpart - G Lydian. Very misty...
Theory/Reference ·
Intermediate ·
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4.57/5 (14 ratings) ·
Last modified: 6/21/1999
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An introduction to the art of the "slide" and how to put it into your playing to make your solos oh-so-silky smooth...
Rock/Pop ·
Intermediate ·
101326 Hits ·
4.57/5 (93 ratings) ·
Last modified: 8/13/1999
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This is a pretty well-known piece that you can use to help both your fingerpicking and your dexterity. It has some really nice changes and is a fun one to play when you really get it going.
Classical ·
Intermediate ·
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4.56/5 (210 ratings) ·
Last modified: 5/31/1999
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This is an introduction to the minor chords using barre forms to play them in all keys, with chord charts and music playback to help you get them under your fingers.
Basics ·
Beginner ·
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4.56/5 (191 ratings) ·
Last modified: 7/9/1999
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