Saturday, September 27, 2014

MUSIC WITH GAURAANG

I LOVE TO PLAY GUITAR IN VARIOUS STYLES.
I M A BIG FAN OF JIMI HENDRIX AND STEVE VAI. SO HERE ARE SOME GREAT THINGS TO LEARN FOR THE GUITARS.

Basics of a guitar -:





Chapter 1 - The Basics
Lessons 1 - String Names

 fretboard
     Looking at the fretboard diagram, it may seem upside down or backwards, but this is what it looks like when you're holding the guitar, from your point of view. 

     There are 6 stings on the average fretboard.  The first. and biggest string is known as the Low (big) E STRING.  The second largest string is the A STRING.  The third biggest string is called the D STRING.  The fourth string is just a bit smaller is a G STRING.  The fifth string is a tiny bit smaller and is called the B STRING.  The sixth is the smallest and is known as the HIGH (small) E STRING.


TYPICAL TYPES OF GUITAR -: 

Fender American Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar Black Maple Fretboard    Electric guitarsare mostly  Available in solid, hollow and simi-hollow body.  Being electric, they are meant to be plugged into an amps so that the volume can be controlled.  Some of the most popular brands are: Gibson, the first electric guitar invented by Les Paul.  Fender, perhaps the most popular of all.  Jackson, a favorite of rock and roll players.  Ibanez, a great for the price, good for beginners.  PRS, otherwise know as Paul Reed    Smith.

Taylor 110 Sapele/Spruce Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Natural    Acoustic guitars usually have thick empty hollow bodies and are good for playing anywhere with or without an amp. Some brand names are:Martin, has made instruments since 1883. Epiphone acoustics have a great sound for the price.  Ovation, innovative use of composite synthetic material.  Takamine, was one of the first acoustics with electronics on board.


Manuel Rodriguez FC Cedar Classical Guitar Classical guitars: have nylon string instead of steel strings. Some brand names are: Jose Ramirez, student of luthier Francisco Gonzalez of Spain. Manuel Rodriguez, started working in Jose Ramirez shop in 1914.  Yamaha, started making pianos in 1897.  Cordoba traditional craftsmanship meets a more modern development
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BASIC CHORDS -: 


BASIC SWITCHING PATTERNS FOR BEGINNERS.-:

Am - G - F (m - minor)

Em - D - C

Bm - A - G

A - D - E

C - F - G

G - C - D

JUST PRACTICE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN DO BETWEEN THESE CHORDS . BECAUSE THESE ARE THE BASIC SWITCHING WHICH YOU MUST KNOW WHILE PLAYING ANY SONG.

IN MY FURTHER POSTS I WILL TELL YOU THE CHORDS OF BOLLYWOOD AND WESTERN SONGS.