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David Russell

11/19/22

@ tonebase Guitar

A single note less in a challenging chord can help create a more beautiful phrase while maintaining flow.

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David Russell: Take A Note OUT To Prioritize FLOW & RHYTHM!

@ tonebase Guitar

David Russell: Take A Note OUT To Prioritize FLOW & RHYTHM!

11/19/22

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Stephanie Jones

05/26/21

@ tonebase Guitar

Diminished chords, like the one in bar 78, often carry more tension, so I emphasize them to add strength and presence to the melody.

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Pepe Romero

10/28/22

@ tonebase Guitar

When playing a single note melody, it's essential to have refined control of touch, but bringing out and singing a melody through a series of chords requires even greater nuance and control.

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Emmanuel Sowicz

05/22/21

@ tonebase Guitar

Playing notes on different strings presents a challenge in maintaining a consistent tone due to the different timbres of the strings.

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tonebase Guitar Cast

11/25/24

@ tonebase Guitar

The climax of the piece features minor seconds that create a sharp and harsh sound, but they are part of a nice chord progression.

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Borbála Seres

08/29/24

@ tonebase Guitar

Playing the same notes with and without tension can tell vastly different stories.

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Classical Guitar Corner Cast

07/11/21

@ Classical Guitar Corner

Avoiding extra accents with the right hand is crucial; if I emphasize each note too much, it disrupts the flow of the melody and prevents the notes from connecting well.

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Matthew Greif

07/18/20

@ tonebase Guitar

When superimposing the altered scale over a chord progression, it can create an outside sound that still resolves nicely back to the original chord, enhancing the musical expression.

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Mak Grgic

03/06/21

@ tonebase Guitar

Treat the musical phrase as a path from point A to point B, which simplifies the playing process and allows for a more relaxed approach.

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Stephanie Jones

05/26/21

@ tonebase Guitar

In the first bar, the semitone interval creates a tension-release effect, where the first note is usually stronger than the second, enhancing the emotional impact of the melody.