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Minor key chord progressions are any chord progressions that come from the minor scale. In this article, we’ll look at some common minor chord progressions and also look at a lot of examples on how to play these chord progressions on guitar in the keys of A minor, C minor, D minor and E minor …
What Is A Minor Scale? Here’s the fast answer: A minor scale is any scale containing the b3 scale degree. If you’re looking into minor scales for the guitar, you are probably looking for the natural minor scale, sometimes called the Aeolian mode. The natural minor scale has the following intervals: 1 2 b3 4 …
In this article, we’re going to look at how to write lead guitar harmonies, just like Iron Maiden play. Part of Iron Maiden’s iconic sound is the use of lead guitar harmonies, and we are going to completely unlock how they work, so that you can use them in your own music. In this lesson …
There is a short answer and a long answer to this question. Let’s deal with the quick answer first. There are five ways you can play middle C on guitar: String 2, fret 1. String 3, fret 5. String 4, fret 10. String 5, fret 15. String 6, fret 20. Now let’s get into what …
Double stops are a great way to introduce some interesting sounds in your songwriting and your lead playing. In this article we’ll dive into what they are and how you can use them. What Are Double Stops on Guitar? “Open strings” are strings that are not held down. A “stopped string” on a stringed instrument …
