Category: Tutorial
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Learn the Difference Between 3/4 and 6/8 Time
The article explains the differences between 3/4 and 6/8 time signatures, emphasizing the importance of listening to the accents. While both can be written similarly, the placement of accents distinguishes them. Exercises using a metronome are suggested to internalize their distinct feels. The concept of hemiola is introduced, showcasing its presence in various musical styles.
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Voice Leading on Guitar
Guitarists learn chord shapes. Pianists learn how notes move between chords. This gap explains more than you’d think.
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What is a capo (and why do you need one)?
A capo is a small device that clamps across the guitar’s neck. It presses down all six strings at once, just like your index finger would in a bar chord (they do make partial capos, but that’s for another post). By doing this, it raises the pitch of the open strings. Another way to think…