Julien Jean Duc

Kategorie: Electro

  • Guide To Play Guitar

    The Beginner’s Guide to Learning the Guitar in 60 Days

    Whether you’re young or old, there’s no better feeling than learning to play an instrument. While many attempt to learn the guitar, it is unfortunately very common for beginners to give up after only a couple of months. Guitar lessons with an instructor can be expensive and it can be frustrating if you’re not seeing progress immediately. That’s where ChordBuddy steps in, offering one of the easiest and quickest ways to learn to play the guitar in 60 days or less. Simple, effective, and affordable, this guitar learning device has shown great success among beginner guitar players of every age. Use this handy guide to learn everything you need to know as a beginner guitarist. You’ll be playing your favorite song in no time at all!

    Stop wishing. Start playing. Our free guide will teach you to be a master musician in just 60 days. Get yours now – and save 10% on your next purchase!

    Common Guitar Myths and Misconceptions

    There are many misconceptions about learning how to play the guitar, many of which have hindered individuals from picking up an instrument they’ve always dreamed about playing.

    After years in the industry, we’ve heard plenty of reasons that people put off learning to play the guitar. Here are some of the most common guitar myths and misconceptions:

    • “I’m too old to learn an instrument!”
    • “I don’t have the time to learn to play the guitar.”
    • “Physical limitations will get in the way of my ability to play the guitar.”
    • “I can’t play the guitar left handed.”

    The Truth About Learning The Guitar with ChordBuddy

    AGE CAN’T HINDER YOU – Working off of muscle memory and visual assistance, ChordBuddy is designed for players of every age. In fact, ChordBuddy is well-suited for those looking to play guitar with arthritis, offering a pain-free method of playing your favorite song. Utilizing ChordBuddy also allows you to learn the guitar on your own, eliminating the need for long guitar lessons with an instructor, which can result in prolonged joint pain.

    LEARN TO PLAY ON YOUR TIME – While signing up for weekly guitar lessons may not be feasible, ChordBuddy allows you to learn how to play guitar chords on your time in the comfort of your home or school. That means you can play first thing in the morning, during lunchtime, or even in the middle of the night. Whatever works for you!

    ANYBODY, OF EVERY ABILITY, CAN PLAY – Designed for every type of learner, ChordBuddy includes modifications that allow individuals of every ability to successfully learn a new instrument. Perfect for use in the music therapy, home, or school setting, ChordBuddy can help individuals learn to play the guitar flat or with two people at a time, making for what is an all-around therapeutic experience.

    RIGHTY, LEFTY, DOESN’T MATTER – ChordBuddy offers a great way to learn how to play guitar for left handed beginners. This guitar learning device is available in both right-handed or left-handed options, making for a device tailored to your needs.

    Buying A Guitar For Beginners

    First things, first. Before you begin your journey of learning the guitar, you’ll need the instrument! While much of your decision will be based on personal preference, there are some key factors to consider when buying a guitar as a beginner guitarist:

    • Price
    • Style
    • Player Age/Size
    • Guitar Condition
    • Where You’re Purchasing

    WHERE TO PURCHASE

    As a beginner, it is best to avoid making a pawn shop, flea market, or yard sale purchase unless you are shopping with somebody who has experience in purchasing a guitar. Having never purchased a guitar, you may not know what to look for in terms of damage or guitar quality. With that being said, a local music retail shop is your best bet. You may also shop online with a reputable company, although be sure to review the business’ return policy.

    PRICE OF GUITAR

    While some suggest that a great guitar can cost you between $300 and $500, there are plenty of quality guitars available within the $100 to $200 range. Additionally, there are many “package” options that include not only the guitar, but also essential accessories, such as a tuner and gig bag

    ELECTRIC VS ACOUSTIC VS CLASSICAL GUITAR

    Though this decision can be based on preference, we think the best guitar for a beginner is the acoustic guitar. Classical guitars have a wider neck, which can be hard for younger students or physically smaller individuals to handle when learning guitar chords. Meanwhile, the electric guitar is designed to be played with an amplifier, which comes at an additional cost. Acoustic guitars are simple and require little to no additional equipment, making them ideal for beginner guitarists.

    CONDITION OF GUITAR

    There are numerous things to look for when purchasing a guitar. If purchasing a brand new guitar, these issues likely won’t be a concern, but they are worth checking for. Here are some steps to follow as you check the condition of a guitar:

    1.) Slowly run your hand up and down the length of the guitar’s neck, as pictured below. It should be smooth, with no sharp edges or splinters.
    2.) Turn the guitar over and check its heel, as indicated in the photo below. There should be no cracks or gaps between the guitar’s heel and neck.
    3.) On the front of the guitar, check the bridge, as pictured below. Run a thin pick between the bridge and the body of the guitar to ensure there are no gaps.
    4.) Check the guitar’s string height by pressing down on the first, second, and third fret. You should be able to do so with minimal effort. Come to the 12th fret and press down. The distance from the top of fret to the bottom of the string should be no more than three times. If it is five times, the guitar may have a warped neck or too high of a bridge.

    How to Play Guitar Chords

    In order to play your favorite song, you’ll need to learn guitar chords. Use the images and instructions below to learn how to play each chord. The ChordBuddy device can be used for assistance in knowing where to place your fingers In the images the circles represent where you will be placing your fingers (I=index, M=middle finger, R=ring finger, P=pinky). The X’s represent strings that you will not be strumming while the O represents strings that will be played without any frets.

    HOW TO PLAY THE D CHORD

    1. Place your index finger on the third string at the second fret, your middle finger on the first string at the second fret, and your ring finger on the second string at the third fret.
    2. Leave the fourth string open.
    3. Strum the bottom four strings.
    4. Pay attention to the sound. That’s the D-chord!

    HOW TO PLAY THE C CHORD

    1. Place your index finger on the second string at the first fret, your middle finger on the fourth string at the second fret, and your ring finger on the fifth string at the third fret.
    2. Leave the first and second strings open.
    3. Strum the bottom five strings and you’ll hear the C Chord!

    HOW TO PLAY THE G CHORD

    1. Place your middle finger on the fifth string at the second fret, your ring finger on the sixth string at the third fret, and your pinky finger on the first string at the third fret.
    2. Leave strings two, three, and four open.
    3. Strum all strings. That’s the G Chord!

    HOW TO PLAY THE E-MINOR CHORD

    1. Place your middle finger on the fifth string at the second fret and your ring finger on the fourth string at the second fret.
    2. Leave strings one, two, three, and six open.
    3. Strum all strings. That’s the E-minor Chord!

    There you have it! Practice these chords and you’re well on your way to playing the guitar.

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    Guitar Basics For Every Beginner

    Now that you’ve learned how to play guitar chords with the help of ChordBuddy, you’re well on your way to learning how to play your favorite songs. In addition to helping beginners learn how to play guitar chords, ChordBuddy can help you learn essential guitar basics such as…

    Once you feel comfortable with playing guitar chords, you can begin to move on to something more challenging—songs! ChordBuddy makes the process as simple and efficient as possible. Simply take off the colored tabs as you progress until you’re able to play without the device.

  • Top Albums Of The Year

    Last year felt particularly cruel as we watched so many of our pop-culture icons get taken from us without warning. By December, we all yearned for a pause, an ending, a reset. However, none of the comfort that comes with the hopeful act of flipping a calendar page lasted long into 2017. Instead, we’ve felt the pain more acutely and more personally than a year ago. Most of us have witnessed our core values challenged, felt our realities shaken, and endured daily reminders that who we are in our most basic integrity remains very much at stake. For that reason, it’s been a year in which we’ve turned to music out of necessity perhaps more than ever. The albums you find on this list aren’t just records we admired or caught ourselves dancing to. In many cases, they’re part of the reason we’re still here. They’ve consoled and empowered us, understood how we’ve felt, and in a time of such ugly, bitter divisiveness, reminded us that we’re never truly alone in mind, heart, or spirit.

    These are the 50 albums we’ve leaned on most this year. Here’s hoping they don’t have to do such heavy lifting in 2018.

    –Matt Melis
    Editorial Director

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    50. JOHNNY JEWEL – WINDSWEPT

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    Origin: Los Angeles, California

    The Gist: After placing Chromatics’ Dear Tommy in the Red Room, Italians Do It Better producer and multi-instrumentalist Johnny Jewel issued this daring solo album mostly inspired by his work behind the scenes on Twin Peaks: The Return.

    Why It Rules: With Windswept, Jewel sounds more assured as a producer than ever, conjuring up a moody amalgamation of his signature brooding synthpop and a style of free-form jazz akin to David Lynch go-to Angelo Badalamenti.

    Essential Tracks: “Windswept”, “Slow Dreams”, and “Between Worlds”

    –Michael Roffman

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    49. ONEOHTRIX POINT NEVER – GOOD TIME

    Origin: Wayland, Massachusetts

    The Gist: Two years after the interstellar, metallic Garden of Delete, esoteric electronic experimentalist Daniel Lopatin (AKA Oneohtrix Point Never) returned to score a crime drama starring Robert Pattinson. Retaining his own burning palette and pushing it through a Vangelis/Carpenter mesh, Lopatin continues to find new ways to inject anxiety and awe under the skin.

    Why It Rules: A somber, piano-heavy collaboration with Iggy Pop in which the Stooge dreams about petting crocodiles is a good place to start, but Lopatin delivers the high-voltage thrills all on his own.

    Essential Tracks: “Hospital Escape / Access-A-Ride”, “The Acid Hits”, and “The Pure and the Damned”

    –Lior Phillips

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    48. JAY SOM – EVERYBODY WORKS

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    Origin: Oakland, California

    The Gist: Multiple-instrumentalist Melina Duterte (aka Jay Som) rode her production and recording acumen on debut LP, Turn Into, to a deal with indie major Polyvinyl for Everybody Works.

    Why It Rules: In what can only be described as bedroom maximalism, Duterte dug her lyrics into the granular, banalities of existence and aimed her production at expansive soundscapes. On “The Bus Song”, Duterte sings, “I can be whoever I want to be,” and that’s exactly who she is on Everybody Works.

    Essential Tracks: “The Bus Song”, “Everybody Works”, and “For Light”

    –Geoff Nelson

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    47. THE JUJU – EXCHANGE

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    Origin: Chicago, Illinois

    The Gist: After rising to session-player fame by collaborating with Chance the Rapper, Kanye West, and Vic Mensa, 24-year-old trumpeter Segal (FKA Donnie Trumpet) wrangled three fellow Chicago musicians together to expand his interest in experimental jazz, ultimately showcasing how the backbeat of hip-hop’s new sound is worthy of its own spotlight.

    Why It Rules: On their debut LP, The Juju Exchange follow in the footsteps of producers like Flying Lotus and Knxwledge — not in sound, but in audience awareness, drawing listeners out of their usual jazz associations and into a world of smooth, free-form, low-key musings that inspire with their use of ample space.

    Essential Tracks: “The Circuit”, “We Good”, and “Morning Of”

    –Nina Corcoran

  • Song Exploder Podcast #5

    Putting a magnifying glass over one song each episode and picking it apart, Song Exploder is a music nerd’s dream. Host Hrishikesh Hirway stays out of the way, letting the musicians themselves break apart their songs and tell in-depth stories about how they were made. Guests range in genre and popularity—from Weezer to Flatbush Zombies—so it’s a safe bet you’ll find something to enjoy in the show’s deep catalog of 100+ episodes.

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