Unlock The Secret To Beautiful Guitar Sounds With 10th Harmony
by Simon Candy
In this video, you learn a very simple and accessible way to create beautiful music on guitar using 10th harmony
Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate player, this tutorial will show you easy ways to visualise 10th harmony on the fretboard, as well as incorporate this sound into your playing to create richer, more dynamic music.
You Learn:
• How to harmonise on guitar using 10th harmony
• Simple tricks to access 10th harmony quickly, even if you’re just starting out
• How to play harmonies using 10ths in different positions on the neck for more flexibility
• Easy-to-follow examples of how 10th harmony guitar can be applied to common chord progressions
• Tips for adding harmonic depth to your rhythm guitar playing using the harmony of a 10th
If you’ve ever wanted to add more flavour to your guitar playing, this video is for you!
Learning to incorporate 10th harmony into your playing is a great way to enhance your sound, whether you're playing in a band or creating music on your own.
Watch the video below to learn more:
10th Harmony
Watch the video above for detailed diagrams for visualising 10th harmony on guitar, as well as detailed demonstrations and breakdowns of each example below.
• Following The Chord
This first approach uses the 10th harmony found in the Root 6 bar chord forms to outline the chords of the progression:
The next example outlines the same progression, only using the 10th harmony found in the root 5 bar chord forms:
The third example uses a combination of the 10th harmony found in the root 5 and 6 bar chord forms to outline the progression:
The final example outlines the same progression using another combination of the 10th harmony found in both the root 5 and 6 bar chord forms:
• Creating Movement
Another great way to use 10th harmony is to fill the space between the chords of a progression to create more interest and movement.
You do this by using the 10th harmony that naturally exists within the key, like so:
• Adding Open Strings
To create a bigger sound, you can add open strings to the 10th harmony shapes. This extends upon the harmony and can sound great playing on your own or with someone else.
Here is an example using the 10th harmony in the root 6 bar chord forms:
And here is an example using the 10th harmony in the root 5 bar chord forms:
• 10th Harmony In Songs
10th harmony can be found in many songs.
One example is “Scar Tissue” by The Red Hot Chili Peppers:
Another example is “Fast Car” by Tracy Chapman:
“Blackbird” by The Beatles is yet another example of 10th harmony at work in a song:
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