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As you know from this past lesson, a dyad is a 2-note combination.
People still debate over whether it should officially be called a “chord” or if it’s just an interval. (Those who want to keep it just an “interval” believe that chords start at three or more notes).
But who cares what you think of them as — they can enhance your playing! :-)
This post won’t be long. In fact, it’ll be real simple. If you’ve always wondered how to make your chords sound full, here’s a strategy you can start implementing right away. If you already do this, then you’ll enjoy this as a review.
Power chords are basically made up of a perfect fifth interval. Some refer to it as a dyad since it’s really only two notes (the more commonly “triad” is a three-note chord)… [more]
Many times a guitarist defines his personal style by using the technique known as muting or string muting. There are a number of ways in which muting can be done. The most commonly used method is the one in which one can hear the note but not the ringing undertone. This technique is done by resting the heel of your picking hand gently on the bridge…
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