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Jul 14 2009, 11:08 PM |
https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/rhythm-gu...d-power-chords/
Here you are This post has been edited by Red: Jul 14 2009, 11:08 PM -------------------- Guitars: Epiphone SG, a really bad Telecaster (First Electric), Acoustic guitar (Unknown brand).
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Jul 14 2009, 11:10 PM |
Good lesson but all those chords are still just 2 notes
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Jul 14 2009, 11:56 PM |
Hi Steve.
There are few "rules" that you should follow in order to get nice sound when playing chords with distortion. First thing you need to be aware of is your tone, there are many types of distortion but most likely too much gain and low end will give you not so great results. Also you can use some digital unit and get bad results, healthy tube tone is safest way to go here tho you can try with modelers as well. So, not too much gain (talking about extreme amounts) and careful with low end in EQ. Now about notes. As you know, 4th and 5th intervals are easy to mess with, those are included in our power chords anyhow. Problems are intervals like 3rds, 6ths etc. If you play those intervals in lower ranges ( low E and A string around 5th fret per example) it might sound not so great but if you try them in upper regions ( G string, 3rd fret and above, approx) it will sound just fine. So it's about shapes and voicing. Per example, play G chord using first 2 frets with open G and B. You'll hear something bad, that's most likely 3rd interval between low E and A strings, it's pretty low. Now try G chord using "C" shape at 10th fret, it sounds a lot cooler. Don't be afraid to play chords with distortion but follow your ears and mess around with your gear/tone be careful with voicings and you'll be fine. -------------------- Youtube
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Jul 15 2009, 03:27 AM |
Hi Steve. There are few "rules" that you should follow in order to get nice sound when playing chords with distortion. First thing you need to be aware of is your tone, there are many types of distortion but most likely too much gain and low end will give you not so great results. Also you can use some digital unit and get bad results, healthy tube tone is safest way to go here tho you can try with modelers as well. So, not too much gain (talking about extreme amounts) and careful with low end in EQ. Now about notes. As you know, 4th and 5th intervals are easy to mess with, those are included in our power chords anyhow. Problems are intervals like 3rds, 6ths etc. If you play those intervals in lower ranges ( low E and A string around 5th fret per example) it might sound not so great but if you try them in upper regions ( G string, 3rd fret and above, approx) it will sound just fine. So it's about shapes and voicing. Per example, play G chord using first 2 frets with open G and B. You'll hear something bad, that's most likely 3rd interval between low E and A strings, it's pretty low. Now try G chord using "C" shape at 10th fret, it sounds a lot cooler. Don't be afraid to play chords with distortion but follow your ears and mess around with your gear/tone be careful with voicings and you'll be fine. +1 Bravo I wanted to do a long post but you've said it all -------------------- Check out my <a href="https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/instructor/Emir-Hot" target="_blank">Instructor profile</a>
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Jul 15 2009, 12:43 PM |
Thanks for your replies I'll mess about with chords on different strings as you say. Maybe I can upload an example of a tone that i'm using?
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Jul 16 2009, 12:29 AM |
Thanks for your replies I'll mess about with chords on different strings as you say. Maybe I can upload an example of a tone that i'm using? Sure thing, that will give us more input. +1 Bravo I wanted to do a long post but you've said it all Thanks bro. -------------------- Youtube
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Jul 16 2009, 07:14 PM |
Well said Muris, nothing to add I agree 100%
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Jul 17 2009, 01:03 PM |
Well said Muris!
Power chords are your best choice in Metal , so learn all inversions and doubling the octaves and you are all set |
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