How to Identify Big Intervals like Sixths and Sevenths
Identify big intervals like sixths and sevenths can be a challenging part of interval ear training. Here are three techniques which will help you.
Listen to Les, Part 3: Audio Effects
In this, the concluding part of our series on the genius Les Paul, we are going to be looking at his contribution to the world of effects. For a modern guitarist, effects pedals are an integral part of their sound. There are a dizzying array of boxes available to feed...
Bass Tone Podcast 6: Bass FX, Part 2
In episode 6 of the Bass Tone podcast, Bass FX Part 2, Nick Long explores some more unusual effects you can add to your bass tone. You’ll learn:
• What modulation effects are and how they work
• The Chorus and Flanger effects and how they impact your tone
• The sound of Wah-Wah effects, and why they combine well with distortion effects
• Pitch-shifter effects (including octaver effects)
Listen to Les, Part 2: A Recording Revolution
Last time we talked about Les Paul’s role as the father of the electric guitar. Nobody can question the significance of his innovations there, but that was far from the limit of his contribution to modern music. Next up we’ll be learning about the part he...
Bass Tone: Bass Effects, Part 2
Learn all about audio effects for bass guitar, including modulation, octave, pitch shift, wah-wah, chorus and flanger/phaser. How to hear them and why to learn.
How to Hear Chord Inversions
As part of chord ear training you will want to practice with all inversions of chords. Here are some techniques to help you recognise triad inversions.
Bass Tone Podcast 5: Bass FX, Part 1
In episode 5 of the Bass Tone podcast, Bass FX Part 1, Nick Long covers the most frequently used audio effects for the bass guitar. You’ll learn all about:
• Equalization (EQ), the cornerstone of a good effects chain
• Compression and Limiting to even out playing dynamics
• Multiband Compression
• Distortion, Overdrive and Fuzz Effects
Bass Tone: Bass Effects, Part 1
Learn all about audio effects ear training for bass guitar, including EQ, compression, limiters, distortion, overdrive and fuzz. Ear training for bass tone.
Listen Close: "Turnin’ on the Screw" by Queens of the Stone Age
Recent talk of the possibility of a new Queens of the Stone Age album before the end of 2011 has me certifiably giddy. I’m a big fan of lead-Queen Josh Homme’s side project Them Crooked Vultures, and their 2009 self-titled LP spent some serious time on my...
Recognize Intervals with Consonance and Dissonance
Consonance and dissonance can be the key to easier interval recognition. Learn about consonant and dissonant intervals in this tutorial.
Music & Life: Learning Music Around the World
Music exists in every known culture to man. From indigenous Australian aborigines exploring nature through sound to an elementary schoolroom in Japan learning the Suzuki method to American high schoolers jamming to a hopping jazz tune in New Orleans, each cultural...
