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Why do many songs in major keys use a bVII chord?

asked Feb 13, 2015 at 19:19

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17 answers

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How to minimize the pain for a beginning guitar student so they won’t give up before they develop calluses?

asked Feb 14, 2015 at 18:57

30 votes

21 answers

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How do I get out of my song writing rut and compose something new and fresh for a change?

asked Feb 24, 2015 at 18:26

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8 answers

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Why do harmonics played on guitar sound lower as you move to higher frets while fretted notes sound higher?

asked Mar 3, 2015 at 3:50

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11 answers

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When practicing on my instrument - which is more important - quantity or quality?

asked Feb 9, 2015 at 20:29

26 votes

8 answers

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Is F Lydian mode in the "key" of C Major?

asked Jan 20, 2016 at 0:58

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6 answers

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Do capable harmony singers sing in just intonation or tempered tuning?

asked Jan 26, 2016 at 5:39

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10 answers

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What are the practical advantages of keyboards with non-weighted keys vs. weighted hammer action?

asked Feb 22, 2015 at 18:24

20 votes

4 answers

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What is the best way to learn to sing harmony?

asked Dec 20, 2014 at 18:54

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8 answers

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Why is a zero fret so uncommon on guitars in spite of all the advantages?

asked Jul 5, 2017 at 0:51

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10 answers

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Why is the first inversion of a C Major Chord very rarely used on guitar even though it is easier to play?

asked Mar 5, 2018 at 4:41

17 votes

4 answers

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Why do the notes of Melodic-Minor Scale change when you play it in descending order?

asked Apr 8, 2016 at 0:46

17 votes

3 answers

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Why is a consistent rhythm and tempo such a vitally important component of modern music?

asked Dec 10, 2015 at 20:03

15 votes

4 answers

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The Chords in this progression sound great but don't belong together - so why do they work?

asked Nov 18, 2015 at 6:37

13 votes

5 answers

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How can I increase my vocal endurance and sing longer without getting hoarse and losing my voice?

asked Apr 10, 2015 at 20:05

13 votes

6 answers

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Why is the last string on a guitar called the first string and the first string called the sixth string?

asked Mar 2, 2016 at 15:52

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5 answers

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Why do modern popular songs composed on piano sound different than songs composed on guitar?

asked Feb 20, 2015 at 20:59

13 votes

12 answers

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Is it acceptable to change tempo in the middle of a song or is this a bad idea?

asked Mar 5, 2015 at 6:47

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8 answers

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How can I get the vocals to stand out better in the mix when recording?

asked Mar 16, 2015 at 5:09

12 votes

4 answers

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Does the type of wood on a solid body electric guitar affect its tone or sound?

asked Mar 4, 2015 at 7:18

12 votes

6 answers

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Why have I never found any music written in the key of C Sharp Major?

asked Apr 5, 2016 at 20:01

9 votes

2 answers

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Is it an advantage for the headstock geometry to minimize the string deflection between slot and tuning peg?

asked Jan 16, 2016 at 7:46

9 votes

4 answers

16k views

Must one be born with a sense of rhythm to learn to play a drum set with both feet and both hands?

asked Feb 9, 2015 at 23:25

9 votes

3 answers

41k views

Microphone pick up patterns for live performance - advantages/disadvantages of cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid?

asked Feb 16, 2015 at 5:16

7 votes

1 answer

378 views

Do we find music arranged according to Western Music Theory pleasing because of "biological instinct" or because of what we learn?

asked Jan 28, 2015 at 5:48

7 votes

5 answers

53k views

Can I daisy chain two mixers together to create more input channels (a sub mixer)?

asked Mar 24, 2015 at 5:45

7 votes

3 answers

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Is there a simple way to transpose a song from one key to another? What is the methodology?

asked Apr 4, 2016 at 20:16

7 votes

3 answers

315 views

Is there a reason an arranger/composer will choose a particular chord voicing when charting chords for guitar on a particular song?

asked Dec 23, 2019 at 23:03

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4 answers

11k views

Why do guitar teachers and lesson books teach playing a G Major chord without using your pinky?

asked Jan 17, 2015 at 1:40

6 votes

3 answers

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Why do I wear out the frets on my guitar faster than most other folks? Do I need a lighter touch?

asked Feb 13, 2015 at 19:03

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44 Questions

Why do many songs in major keys use a bVII chord?

How to minimize the pain for a beginning guitar student so they won’t give up before they develop calluses?

How do I get out of my song writing rut and compose something new and fresh for a change?

Why do harmonics played on guitar sound lower as you move to higher frets while fretted notes sound higher?

When practicing on my instrument - which is more important - quantity or quality?

Is F Lydian mode in the "key" of C Major?

Do capable harmony singers sing in just intonation or tempered tuning?

What are the practical advantages of keyboards with non-weighted keys vs. weighted hammer action?

What is the best way to learn to sing harmony?

Why is a zero fret so uncommon on guitars in spite of all the advantages?

Why is the first inversion of a C Major Chord very rarely used on guitar even though it is easier to play?

Why do the notes of Melodic-Minor Scale change when you play it in descending order?

Why is a consistent rhythm and tempo such a vitally important component of modern music?

The Chords in this progression sound great but don't belong together - so why do they work?

How can I increase my vocal endurance and sing longer without getting hoarse and losing my voice?

Why is the last string on a guitar called the first string and the first string called the sixth string?

Why do modern popular songs composed on piano sound different than songs composed on guitar?

Is it acceptable to change tempo in the middle of a song or is this a bad idea?

How can I get the vocals to stand out better in the mix when recording?

Does the type of wood on a solid body electric guitar affect its tone or sound?

Why have I never found any music written in the key of C Sharp Major?

Is it an advantage for the headstock geometry to minimize the string deflection between slot and tuning peg?

Must one be born with a sense of rhythm to learn to play a drum set with both feet and both hands?

Microphone pick up patterns for live performance - advantages/disadvantages of cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid?

Do we find music arranged according to Western Music Theory pleasing because of "biological instinct" or because of what we learn?

Can I daisy chain two mixers together to create more input channels (a sub mixer)?

Is there a simple way to transpose a song from one key to another? What is the methodology?

Is there a reason an arranger/composer will choose a particular chord voicing when charting chords for guitar on a particular song?

Why do guitar teachers and lesson books teach playing a G Major chord without using your pinky?

Why do I wear out the frets on my guitar faster than most other folks? Do I need a lighter touch?