Some easy rock songs to play on guitar
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Well, Northwind said it, not memalc30 said:
Of course, that isn't to say its not fun and it an easy way to sound 'good'.
However, I am too a little confused as why you would drop to D to play Barre chords. Although I'm sure someone can enlighten me.
malc30 said:
Shall I explain it again?
The reason is, you start out being unable to play guitar. A lot of people never manage the first step on the learning curve, as it's fundamentally frustrating and boring. Building up that library of chords and the skill to use them well takes time- some folks, faced with spending hours of practice with little obvious reward, just don't do it.
My way, you can have some fun and make a few tunes, start figuring out some progressions, work on your rhythm and coordinating both hands, and you'll start to figure out fingerpicking stuff as well (since drop-D lends itself effectively to simple arpeggio) There's also a lot of music out there originally written in drop D, and not all just nu-metal either- there's stacks of rock and blues stuff.
It's basically a way to run before you can walk- and once you've done some running, it's easier to walk.
I think he is reffering to the fact that if you are tuning to drop D and hitting just the bottom three strings, you are playing 'power chords' rather than 'barre' chords (Theres a difference).Northwind said:Shall I explain it again?
I know of many barre chords that are in drop D but I see little advantage of them to a beginner.
Northwind said:Shall I explain it again?
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There is No need to explain it to me or roll eyes at me.
You should try reading the posts rather than jumpin in with your childish attitude.
If you can do bar chords then there is no need to drop the D and the chords you attempted to play would not be the chords you wanted. Dropping *** D is for power chord thrashing which is the easiest and quickest method to learn.
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They're powerchords played with a barring technique.
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malc30 said:
Because you will now have a D A D configuration and barre'ing those three notes will make for big power chords.
Accepted DM but as you say they will be Power chords not bar chords. That was my only point mate. Like Andelusion says partial bar chords which i agree with. Terminology is key when passing info on in this case and when asked for a full bar chord that is what's needed, same with partials or just power chords.
I was just trying to answer the OP and point him in the easiest direction.
You can't beat 2 note power chords for ease of play and getting a decent sound early, i always pass it on as it keeps the beginners going until they can make that bar properly.
I was just trying to answer the OP and point him in the easiest direction.
You can't beat 2 note power chords for ease of play and getting a decent sound early, i always pass it on as it keeps the beginners going until they can make that bar properly.
these 2 note power cords sound fun then
finding it quite easy reading tabs, there are a few abbreviations and stuff im not sure about but they are mainly in what seem to be the more technical songs
any sites that teach you things using these 2 note power chords then?
finding it quite easy reading tabs, there are a few abbreviations and stuff im not sure about but they are mainly in what seem to be the more technical songs
any sites that teach you things using these 2 note power chords then?
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malc30 said:
I read it again... What we've got here is a failure to communicate. A DAD 3-fret powerchord is still a bar chord, it's just not what people consider a proper movable barre chord like the classic e-shape. So we've got a clash of definitions here. I read your post again, and it makes sense in that light- you obviously don't consider the DAD chords bar chords. Most folks do, which is where the confusion arises. Apologies if it came across as insulting, but if you reread your posts from my point of view you might understand where I was coming from.
Naturally, you don't drop to D if you're doing normal barre chords, makes no sense. But if the OP could do barre chords, we wouldn't be having this conversation.
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They are both barre and power chords . I would consider the simple F chord a barre chord even though you use a mini-barre over the E and B strings. I think any chord which involves a barre is a barre chord regardless if it's a standard/power/jazzy/bluesy chord or whatever. This is turning out like the old thread on sandwiches.
You may choose to play the drop D 3 strings in a 'special' way with 3 different fingers, then it is no longer a barre chord. I would have said that to save myself to be honest.
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Good site to pick out songs and tips is www.guitarnoise.com. Predominantly acoustic but there are some good forums too.
. I would consider the simple F chord a barre chord even though you use a mini-barre over the E and B strings. I think any chord which involves a barre is a barre chord regardless if it's a standard/power/jazzy/bluesy chord or whatever. This is turning out like the old thread on sandwiches.You may choose to play the drop D 3 strings in a 'special' way with 3 different fingers, then it is no longer a barre chord. I would have said that to save myself to be honest.
Arguing over nothing
.Good site to pick out songs and tips is www.guitarnoise.com. Predominantly acoustic but there are some good forums too.
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Northwind said:
I agree mate and thanks for taking the time to clarify. That was my point that a noob to guitar can't do barre chords so the two note power chords are the way to go.
Wrong definitions are my fault it's been a long time since i had to clarify anything musically. It's much easier when you have the dude sat in front of you with a guitar on his lap that's for sure.
No offense taken
In answer to the original question here are a few of my suggestions.
Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water
Def Leppard - You got me running (of the High & Dry Album)
Bryan Adams - Summer of '69
Foreigner - Eye of the Tiger
Gun - Word Up
Showing my age here by song choice - but from my own experience, if you want the joy of being able to play along to something you can't go far wrong with these.
Deep Purple - Smoke on the Water
Def Leppard - You got me running (of the High & Dry Album)
Bryan Adams - Summer of '69
Foreigner - Eye of the Tiger
Gun - Word Up
Showing my age here by song choice - but from my own experience, if you want the joy of being able to play along to something you can't go far wrong with these.