Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Monday, 27 August 2012
Nashville International Songwriters Contest
The International Songwriters Contest is one fo the few competitions open for amateur songwriters and is now taking entries until October 31st. All entrants will not only have their music heard but will also receive a judging report. The competition is designed for songwriters of all levels to put forward their material for exposure and contains a prestigious panel from songwriting and music contests worldwide and offers fantastic cash prizes to the 68 winning entrants.
Monday, 20 August 2012
Learning the Intervals In The Modes- Using One Finger to Play the Guitar
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| The modes originate from Ancient Greek musical scales |
The semi tones are extremely important when it comes to remembering the modes. It is these that define its mood or sound. In the key of C major the semi tones are always in the same place, between the 3rd and 4th (E and F) and the 7th and 8th notes (B and C). It follows then that throughout all of the modes in the key of C the semi tones will always be between E and F, and B and C.
E-F B-C
Ionian: 3-4 7-8 (Major Scale)
Dorian: 2-b3 6-b7
Phrygian: 1-2 5-6
Lydian: 7-8 #4-5
Mixolydian: 6-b7 3-4
Aeolian: 5-6 2-b3 (Natural Minor Scale)
Locrian: 4-5 1-b2
Understanding how these half steps work is essential if you are to truly understand how the modes. Try playing these with one finger up one string all in the key of C so that you can really visualize how the intervals contribute to the overall sound of each mode.
by Simon James, Guitar4Free.com
by Simon James, Guitar4Free.com
Wednesday, 8 August 2012
Music Education Writers Wanted (Ongoing)
I am looking for any Musicians and Music Teachers who feel that they have something to say and who would be interesting on writing content and blog posts for guitar4free.com.
Excellent written English is a must and anything that would benefit the sites users would be most welcome.
Regards
Monday, 6 August 2012
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