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Imagine by John Lennon is perhaps the most famous Pop ballad of all. The 1971 original was a huge international hit and in the decades since Imagine has built an enduring cultural presence that places it beyond the realms of mere Pop. There are many recorded cover versions, and it has become synonymous with Olympic Games opening/closing ceremonies, but the original still shines above all others. . .
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E Minor is the most adaptable chord on guitar. Thanks to EADGBE tuning the chord of E minor, and it’s common extensions can be played multiple ways across the fretboard. Four of our six open strings are notes in an E minor chord ; the 6th, 4th, 3rd and 1st strings form a full E minor chord . . .
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E Minor is the most adaptable chord on guitar. Thanks to EADGBE tuning the chord of E minor, and it’s common extensions can be played multiple ways across the fretboard. Four of our six open strings are notes in an E minor chord ; the 6th, 4th, 3rd and 1st strings form a full E minor chord . . .
Imagine by John Lennon is perhaps the most famous Pop ballad of all. The 1971 original was a huge international hit and in the decades since Imagine has built an enduring cultural presence that places it beyond the realms of mere Pop. There are many recorded cover versions, and it has become synonymous with Olympic Games opening/closing ceremonies, but the original still shines above all others. . .
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'Let Her Go by Passenger is one of the biggest hit songs of the 2010’s. Recorded in Sydney in 2012 for the album All The Little Lights, it took some time to find a wide audience but was a global hit by 2014. With it’s distinctive fingerpick intro and sweet minor chord progression, it’s a perfect track for acoustic guitarists.
How many ways can you play A on guitar? ( Heaps! ) The chord of A major is able to be played several different ways on guitar. The way to play it depends on the style of the song you need it for, and the finger choices depend on the other chords you need to change A to and from . . .
Can’t Help Falling in Love is one of the most famous of all Pop ballads. Written for Elvis Presley’s 1961 film Blue Hawaii it is based on the 18th Century French love song Plaisir d’amour by Jean-Paul Martini . . . .
Rhythm slash notation is a simple, uncluttered system of timing symbols that allow rhythms to be displayed clearly, without having to write full chords in notation . . .
Riptide by Vance Joy is one of the biggest hit songs of the current Pop era. Released in 2013 it became a hit in many countries and has since become a staple of streaming services. The studio recording features distinctive Ukulele strumming but earlier live versions by Vance Joy are played on acoustic guitar. Here’s how to play it on guitar . . .
The C chord is very important on guitar as it seems to be in almost every guitar song! C is a good, well balanced guitar chord but it’s not the easiest shape for beginner players. Here’s some handy tips to help you improve playing your C chord . . .
The D chord is one of the more difficult chord shapes for guitar beginners. The position the fingers need to be in feels awkward at first, and it’s hard to get all of the held notes sounding clear. Here are some practice suggestions to help you develop a reliable D . . . .