Difference between revisions of "Main Page"
m (→Wiki Stuff) |
m |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| − | Please see the [[Introduction]] for info about me, who these lessons are designed for, and common conventions used throughout this site. | + | Hello, and welcome to my guitar lesson and home recording wiki. Please see the [[Introduction]] for info about me, who these lessons are designed for, and common conventions used throughout this site. Below is the table of contents for all pages on this site. I encourage editing if you find typos and inaccuracies, but please read the [[Site Policies]] and [[Site Conventions]] before doing so. Also check out [[Wiki Templates]] for easier editing. Have fun and get your learn on, and if you find yourself appreciating this site, please consider donating to keep this site ad free. |
=Guitar= | =Guitar= | ||
| + | This contains all material related specifically for guitar, including [[Main_Page#Lessons|lessons]], [[Main_Page#Techniques|techniques]], [[Main_Page#Styles|styles]], [[Main_Page#Exercises|exercises]], [[Main_Page#Composition|composition advice]], [[Main_Page#Gear and Setup|gear and setup advice]], and [[Main_Page#Reference|reference]]. | ||
| + | |||
== Lessons == | == Lessons == | ||
| − | Please read the [[Introduction]] before proceeding. | + | Here are the main pages for this site - guitar lessons. These are designed to be digested in order, although some skipping around is possible. These assume you are starting from an absolute void of both guitar and general music knowledge; if you have experience with either, you may find yourself skipping ahead or skimming through the early pages. Please read the [[Introduction]] before proceeding. |
| + | |||
=== Beginner === | === Beginner === | ||
| + | These lessons are designed to take you from knowing absolutely nothing about guitar and music to being able to make basic chord progressions in the key of C Major. | ||
| + | |||
# [[Guitar Parts and Functions]] | # [[Guitar Parts and Functions]] | ||
# [[Holding the Guitar and Pick]] | # [[Holding the Guitar and Pick]] | ||
| Line 23: | Line 28: | ||
=== Intermediate === | === Intermediate === | ||
| + | Here we branch off towards more complex chords and alternate keys, including natural and harmonic minor, as well as expanding the positions on the guitar we can comfortably play inside. | ||
| + | |||
# [[B Diminished]] | # [[B Diminished]] | ||
# [[Other Open String Chords]] | # [[Other Open String Chords]] | ||
| Line 38: | Line 45: | ||
=== Advanced === | === Advanced === | ||
| + | These contain the knowledge needed to gain a full understanding of and master the instrument. | ||
| + | |||
# [[Voice Leading]] | # [[Voice Leading]] | ||
# [[Modulation]] | # [[Modulation]] | ||
| Line 52: | Line 61: | ||
=== Techniques === | === Techniques === | ||
| + | Here are common techniques used when playing guitar. These are technical, not musical. In other words, they are not compositional techniques, but focused on either timbre or efficiency of motion. They allow the guitar to sound differently or can be used to increase one's playing speed. | ||
| + | |||
* [[Legato (Hammer-on, Pull-off)]] | * [[Legato (Hammer-on, Pull-off)]] | ||
* [[Bending]] | * [[Bending]] | ||
| Line 70: | Line 81: | ||
=== Styles === | === Styles === | ||
| + | This section explores different styles of music commonly associated with guitar, noting both compositional and technical conventions. | ||
| + | |||
* [[Rock]] | * [[Rock]] | ||
* [[Blues]] | * [[Blues]] | ||
| Line 82: | Line 95: | ||
=== Exercises === | === Exercises === | ||
| + | Contains lots of material you can use to practice. | ||
| + | |||
* [[Warmup Exercises]] | * [[Warmup Exercises]] | ||
| + | |||
=====Technical===== | =====Technical===== | ||
| + | These focus on developing your left and right hands, not necessarily within a musical context. | ||
| + | |||
* [[Basic Technique Exercises]] | * [[Basic Technique Exercises]] | ||
* [[Advanced Technique Exercises]] | * [[Advanced Technique Exercises]] | ||
| Line 93: | Line 111: | ||
=====Songs and Licks===== | =====Songs and Licks===== | ||
| + | Here are actual songs that can be used to practice various styles and techniques, putting all that knowledge to practical uses. | ||
| + | |||
* [[Beginner Songs]] | * [[Beginner Songs]] | ||
* [[Intermediate Songs]] | * [[Intermediate Songs]] | ||
| Line 101: | Line 121: | ||
* [[Shred Songs]] | * [[Shred Songs]] | ||
| − | == | + | == Gear and Setup == |
| − | + | Advice on buying/tweaking your gear and setting up your instrument. | |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
* [[Strings]] | * [[Strings]] | ||
* [[Choosing a Pick]] | * [[Choosing a Pick]] | ||
| Line 130: | Line 143: | ||
== Reference == | == Reference == | ||
| + | Contains quick reference material, such as chord shapes, scales mapped across the entire fretboard, etc. | ||
| + | |||
* [[Ref: Common Scales]] | * [[Ref: Common Scales]] | ||
* [[Ref: Circle of Fifths]] | * [[Ref: Circle of Fifths]] | ||
| Line 144: | Line 159: | ||
== Recommended Resources == | == Recommended Resources == | ||
| + | Here are some videos, books, and articles I recommend checking out. | ||
| + | |||
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L68rxhMq6Kw&list=UUcLsvLJOecfCL6RplXhaO4Q Ben Eller's Why You Suck at Guitar Youtube Series] | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L68rxhMq6Kw&list=UUcLsvLJOecfCL6RplXhaO4Q Ben Eller's Why You Suck at Guitar Youtube Series] | ||
* [http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/music-theory-lessons-techniques/ Sevenstring.org Music Theory sub-forum] | * [http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/music-theory-lessons-techniques/ Sevenstring.org Music Theory sub-forum] | ||
| Line 154: | Line 171: | ||
= Sound = | = Sound = | ||
| + | These pages discuss the very nature of sound and how we can manipulate it. | ||
| + | |||
* [[Transients]] | * [[Transients]] | ||
* [[Overtones]] | * [[Overtones]] | ||
| Line 160: | Line 179: | ||
* [[ADSR and Envelope Filters]] | * [[ADSR and Envelope Filters]] | ||
* [[Distortion]] | * [[Distortion]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | = Composition = | ||
| + | Some general advice and ideas about composition. | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [[Counterpoint]] | ||
| + | * [[Common Song Structures]] | ||
| + | * [[Tension and Release]] | ||
| + | * [[Meter]] | ||
| + | * [[Arrangement]] | ||
| + | * [[Writing Melodies]] | ||
| + | * [[Mood vs. Key]] | ||
=DAW/Recording= | =DAW/Recording= | ||
| + | Most of what you need to know to start home recording. | ||
| + | |||
* [[DAW Basics]] | * [[DAW Basics]] | ||
* [[Interface Setup]] (incl. Latency) | * [[Interface Setup]] (incl. Latency) | ||
| Line 184: | Line 216: | ||
* [[Site Policies]] | * [[Site Policies]] | ||
* [[Site Conventions]] | * [[Site Conventions]] | ||
| − | |||
| − | |||
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ] | * [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Manual:FAQ MediaWiki FAQ] | ||
* [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Wiki Markup Formatting/Syntax] | * [http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Wiki Markup Formatting/Syntax] | ||
| + | * [[Wiki Templates|Templates]] | ||
[[Category:Contents]] | [[Category:Contents]] | ||
Revision as of 11:46, 30 June 2014
Hello, and welcome to my guitar lesson and home recording wiki. Please see the Introduction for info about me, who these lessons are designed for, and common conventions used throughout this site. Below is the table of contents for all pages on this site. I encourage editing if you find typos and inaccuracies, but please read the Site Policies and Site Conventions before doing so. Also check out Wiki Templates for easier editing. Have fun and get your learn on, and if you find yourself appreciating this site, please consider donating to keep this site ad free.
Contents
Guitar
This contains all material related specifically for guitar, including lessons, techniques, styles, exercises, composition advice, gear and setup advice, and reference.
Lessons
Here are the main pages for this site - guitar lessons. These are designed to be digested in order, although some skipping around is possible. These assume you are starting from an absolute void of both guitar and general music knowledge; if you have experience with either, you may find yourself skipping ahead or skimming through the early pages. Please read the Introduction before proceeding.
Beginner
These lessons are designed to take you from knowing absolutely nothing about guitar and music to being able to make basic chord progressions in the key of C Major.
- Guitar Parts and Functions
- Holding the Guitar and Pick
- Basic Technique
- Tuning and Harmonics
- Music Theory Basics
- Position
- 1st String
- 1st and 2nd Strings - Intervals
- 2nd and 3rd Strings
- 4th, 5th, and 6th Strings
- C Major in Open Position and Alternate Picking
- C Major Chord
- G Major Chord
- F Major Chord
- E Minor, D Minor, and A Minor Chords
- Music Theory - Diatonic Chord Progressions
Intermediate
Here we branch off towards more complex chords and alternate keys, including natural and harmonic minor, as well as expanding the positions on the guitar we can comfortably play inside.
- B Diminished
- Other Open String Chords
- Music Theory - Minor Keys
- Harmonic Minor and Augmented Chords
- Barre Chords
- Suspended Chords
- Applying Rhythm to Chords
- Circle of Fifths
- G Major and E Minor
- 5th Position
- Scales for all Positions
- CAGED
- 7th Chords
Advanced
These contain the knowledge needed to gain a full understanding of and master the instrument.
- Voice Leading
- Modulation
- Chromatic Chords
- Modes
- Exotic Scales
- Solo'ing
- Extended Chords
- Odd-time Signatures
- Syncopation
- Polyrhythm
- Atonality and Serialism
- Equal Temperament and Alternate Tunings
Techniques
Here are common techniques used when playing guitar. These are technical, not musical. In other words, they are not compositional techniques, but focused on either timbre or efficiency of motion. They allow the guitar to sound differently or can be used to increase one's playing speed.
- Legato (Hammer-on, Pull-off)
- Bending
- Vibrato
- Palm Muting
- Artificial Harmonics
- Whammy Bar
- Tapping
- Two-Hand Tapping
- Sweep Picking
- Slapping
- Thumping
- Double and Triple Stops
- Finger Picking
- Chicken Pickin
- Pick Slides
- Slide Guitar
Styles
This section explores different styles of music commonly associated with guitar, noting both compositional and technical conventions.
Exercises
Contains lots of material you can use to practice.
Technical
These focus on developing your left and right hands, not necessarily within a musical context.
- Basic Technique Exercises
- Advanced Technique Exercises
- Alternate Picking
- Common Scale Exercises
- Position-Shifting Exercises
- String Skipping Exercises
- Arpeggio Exercises
Songs and Licks
Here are actual songs that can be used to practice various styles and techniques, putting all that knowledge to practical uses.
Gear and Setup
Advice on buying/tweaking your gear and setting up your instrument.
- Strings
- Choosing a Pick
- Choosing a Guitar
- Setup/Adjustments
- Choosing Pickups
- Choosing an Amp
- Choosing Cables
- Choosing Effects
Reference
Contains quick reference material, such as chord shapes, scales mapped across the entire fretboard, etc.
- Ref: Common Scales
- Ref: Circle of Fifths
- Ref: Scale Fret Maps for all Major/Natural Minor Keys w/ CAGED breakdown
- Ref: Scale Fret Maps for all Harmonic Minor Keys
- Ref: CAGED Chord Chart for all Major Chords
- Ref: CAGED Chord Chart for all Minor Chords
- Ref: List of Diatonic Chords for all Keys
- Ref: Mega List of Chord Fingerings/Voicings
- Ref: Modes
- Ref: Counting Rhythm
- Ref: Reading Tab
- Ref: Reading Chord Charts, Scale Maps, and Strumming Notation
Recommended Resources
Here are some videos, books, and articles I recommend checking out.
- Ben Eller's Why You Suck at Guitar Youtube Series
- Sevenstring.org Music Theory sub-forum
- Giant tab book of Rock Hits Vol 1
- The Real Book
- Rusty Cooley's Guitar Assylum TV
- Joe Satriani Youtube lessons (particularly the SatchZone series)
- John Petrucci's Rock Discipline
- Steve Vai's Little Black Notes section on Vai.com
Sound
These pages discuss the very nature of sound and how we can manipulate it.
Composition
Some general advice and ideas about composition.
- Counterpoint
- Common Song Structures
- Tension and Release
- Meter
- Arrangement
- Writing Melodies
- Mood vs. Key
DAW/Recording
Most of what you need to know to start home recording.
- DAW Basics
- Interface Setup (incl. Latency)
- Keyboard Macros/Hotkeys
- Popular Plugins
- Reamping
- MIDI
- Virtual Instruments
- Automation
- Tempo
- Synthesizers
- Samplers
- Sequencers
- Editing Drums
- Bounce/Render
- Mastering