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Useful Tools

At the bottom of the homepage you may have seen a list of some “Useful Links” for various aspects of your learning voyage. We’ll be going over what they are and what they can be used for (Guitar Scales) http://www.all-guitar-chords.com/guitar_scales.php Just going to the link brings up a platform to look up all the scales youContinue reading “Useful Tools”

The (Brief) Connection Between Chords and Scales (For Guitar)

Preface: This will be a brief way to look at the connection between chords and scales on guitar. I have articles on Scales and Chords, going in depth in how they work and how they are read in charts. If these images seem confusing, you should read the pages before reading on to familiarize yourselfContinue reading “The (Brief) Connection Between Chords and Scales (For Guitar)”

Recording Direct-In

We got an intro to recording in a post, and this time we’ll go a little more in depth to recording with one of the methods discussed. To me, direct-in means to have an instrument connected directly to an interface, without a microphone. You can still put in pedals into your chain to color yourContinue reading “Recording Direct-In”

Fundamentals of Photography

In photography, you consider variables in the “Exposure Triangle” to make sure your shots are not too dark and not too bright, but at a good balance. Exposure is the balance of light and dark in a photo. The brightest and darkest spots, together, make up the dynamic range of the shot, some cameras haveContinue reading “Fundamentals of Photography”

Chords and Scales With Linear View (AKA Scales and Chords for Piano)

So the title of the post may seem wordy and a little scary, but the visual connection a musician can make with the notes is to see the pattern of the lowest note to the highest. After A is A# then B and so on… on guitar there’s the idea that you can hit theContinue reading “Chords and Scales With Linear View (AKA Scales and Chords for Piano)”

Reading Chord Charts (Guitar)

Up top is how most books (remember those?) or other places/sites express their chords. There are a couple symbols, shapes, numbers and grids, with some letters at the bottom, what does that stuff mean? Before we begin… You may ask: “What’s a Chord?” Well it’s 2 or more notes played simultaneously on the same instrument.Continue reading “Reading Chord Charts (Guitar)”

Reading Scale Charts (Guitar)

Seeing a scale chart at first might look like staring at a map of minesweeper, but, really, it’s not as scary. This, unlike minesweeper, can make sense! Guitar Scales Site Just looking at this gives you a wealth of information, with the understanding of a scale, you can understand the harmony of chords based onContinue reading “Reading Scale Charts (Guitar)”

Intro to Recording Audio

There are several approaches to recording for different purposes, and today we’ll go over a couple. Before You Reach The Record Button Something to consider would be your space/environment. You don’t need to set up a space of soundproof where you can hear your own heartbeat, you just don’t want something (or someone) being louderContinue reading “Intro to Recording Audio”

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