Q. I am a beginner guitar player and would like to find gospel hymns that have easy chords I can learn to play.
A. http://s1.zetaboards.com/ThePianistsLibrary
pls read the "Piano Sheet Music ~ Quick Guide" on the site first for how to find and download the free sheet music and how the site works!
What is an all around good acoustic/classical guitar for a lefty?
Q. The cheaper the better, but Id be willing to put a little more money if it makes that much of a difference in quality. Post website links if possible and references from Guitar Center :) Cutaways are nice too
A. If you already know how to play and have learned lefty, my regrets. You'll forever be limited in your selection of guitars. If you haven't learned to play yet, I urge you to learn on a standard (right-hand) guitar. The fact that you're left handed is of no consequence. Guitars...like pianos and other instruments require equal duty from both of your hands. I realize that the few people who play left handed do stand out, but they are in the minority. Left handed people can and do learn on regular guitars. In fact, you may be at an advantage in the beginning...just think of all the right handed players struggling to make their clumsy left hands form chords!
Guitar tab, chord diagrams, and instructional material is all backwards for left handed players. Left hand players can't play other people's guitars or try them out in stores....most have to be special ordered. If you check out some manufacturers websites, you'll find that only a few models are made left handed. Musicians Friend carries 137 different models of nylon stringed classical guitars...and only 4 left handed. Sort of limits your choices doesn't it? So there are a lot of good reasons to learn on a standard guitar...and none at all for a left hand guitar.
The other thing you need to decide on is if you want a steel or nylon stringed guitar. Classical guitars are nylon stringed and that's what you mentioned in your question. They're usually used for Classical, Spanish and Flamenco music. If you plan on playing Rock, Pop, Folk, Blues, etc, get a steel stringed guitar.
Look for Yamaha, Aria, Ibanez, or Epiphone guitars. They generally make decent guitars for a reasonable price. I can't advise you on nylon stringed guitars, for steel strings I wouldn't get anything less expensive that this: http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Epiphone-PR150-Acoustic-Guitar?sku=512457 In the low end price range, a little more money can make a big difference so don't be afraid to look at something nicer.
You're also best buying at a local store....they are well aware of the internet and usually match the online prices. That way, you can actually see what you're getting and try out a few for feel and size. Bring along a guitar playing friend or have the salesperson play them so you can hear the differences.
How can I prepare to be in a jazz band?
Q. I want to join a jazz band at my school. We will spend the first quarter or so of the year doing technique stuff and I want to get a head start. I've already learned blues scales in every key, but what else can I do to prepare?
A. most of all LISTEN TO JAZZ!!! helps w/ understanding and style. try to copy licks and stuff by ear. your ears are extremely importnant
next learn all your major scales and the modes w/n it
modes are a major scale starting on different degrees. heres the modes:
Ionian (this is also the major scale): starts on 1 and finishes on the octave above it
Dorian:starts on the 2nd
Phrygian:3rd
Lydian: 4th
Mixolydian: 5th
Aeolian (this is a minor scale): 6th
Locrian:7th
examples in F
F Ionian: F,G,A,Bb,C,D,E (nothing changes)
G Dorian: G,A,Bb,C,D,E,F (b7,b3)
A Phrygian: A,Bb,C,D,E,F,G (b7,b3,b6,b2)
Bb Lydian: Bb,C,D,E,F,G,A (#4)
C Mixolydian: C,D,E,F,G,A,Bb (b7)
D Aeolian: D,E,F,G,A,Bb,C (b7,b3,b6)
E Locrian: E,F,G,A,Bb,C,D (b7,b3,b6,b2,b5)
Modes in intervals:
Ionian:1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Dorian: 1,2,b3,4,5,6,b7
Phrygian: 1,b2,b3,4,5,b6,b7
Lydian: 1,2,3,#,4,5,6,7
Mixolydian: 1,2,3,4,5,6,b7
Aeolian: 1,2,b3,4,5,b6,b7
Locrian:1,b2,b3,b4,b5,b6,b7
you see how all of them have the noted w/n the F Ionian (major) scale
Learn intervals names:
# of........name ex: in C
half........
steps......
0Perfect UnisonC->C
1Minor secondC->C#/Db
2Major secondC->D
3Minor thirdm3C->D#/Eb
4Major thirdM3C->E
5Perfect fourthC->E#/F
6Tritone/ Augmented fourth/ Diminished fifth C->F#/Gb
7Perfect fifth C->G
8Minor sixth C->G#/Ab
9Major sixth C->A
10Minor seventh C->A#/Bb
11Major seventh C->B
12Perfect octave C->C+8va
Anything above 7 is known as a compound interval, which is a note 1 8va above. ex: a Major 9th is a Major 2nd + 1 8va C->D+8va
Also learn how to build triads: this essential for understanding chords for improv
U know your arpeggios rt? Like A C Major arpeggio C,E,G,C? Well thats actually a major triad plus an 8va. It consist of the 1st (C), major 3rd (E), and perfect 5th (G) notes of the scale.
triads are the backbone of all chords, and can stand alone as a chord. triads are made by taking 3 notes in the scale, and using every other note. (ex: 1st note, 3rd and 5th; or 2nd, 4th, and 6th; or 3rd, 5th and 7th, etc)
so the triads in C major are (but in jazz they have more complex chord like dominant 7s and 9s, ex:C7...these have a 1,3,5,b7 in them notes=C,E,G,Bb)
C - CEG
Dm - DFA
Em - EGB
F - FAC
G - GBD
Am - ACE
Bdim - BDF
you'll see things like this over parts in jazz music, and its used to for soloing. theres alot of theory behind how to use the chords to solo, which im not going to go in detail. but learn how to make them on your own. there are 4 types to know (lowest to largest): Diminished (1,b3,b5), Minor (1,3b,5), Major (1,3,5), Augmented, (1,3,#5)...you apply this formula to any Ionian (major) scale and you can make triads.
learn your symbols: â,µ (rare, ive never seen this in music so far),°,ø
Ive given you way too much info on purpose. have of this goes into AP music theory/Music Theory I (college theory class). Its good to have an idea of how much you dont know, it keeps you humble and driven to learn more. You really dont used the blues scale that much if you are an experienced player. heres some site that ive found that helps explain theory concepts and good luck:
http://www.learn-to-play-piano-online.com/piano-scales.html
http://www.jacmuse.com/melodic%20resources/major%20scale%20pages/newpage16.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interval_(music)
http://bmccosar.wordpress.com/chord-abbreviations/
http://www.jazztheorylessons.com/category/chord-theory/
http://tamingthesaxophone.com/jazz-chord-progressions.html
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