Tag: patterns

Sequencer_Megababy – Patterns – Midi Trigger

This Tutorial will take into account that you are already familiar with Sequencer_Megababy, if not then please refer to my previous articles: Video Tutorial 1 Video Tutorial 2 Creating Drums Article The Sequencer_Megababy plugin for Reaper can be programmed into 16 Patterns – these Patterns can then be triggered using midi notes on the track […]

Advanced Chord Lessons Part 1: Dsus4 and Dsus2

Suspended chords are great for creating chord riffs. Look through any of your favourite bands back catalogues and you’ll see suspended chords. The following lesson involves the Dsus4 and Dsus2 chords. Examples 1 and 2 use the Dsus4 and Dsus2 with the D major chord. Examples 3 and 4 use the Dsus4 and Dsus2 with […]

Major Scale Patterns part 2

Following on from my previous article Major Scale Patterns Part 1 I’m going to show you three other Major scale patterns. It is recommended that you read that article first. The first of these patterns is an alternative to the previous articles ‘E’ string based pattern. The suggested fingers for this pattern are: 1st, 2nd […]

Notes on the guitar – Getting the Knowledge, Why?

Learning the notes on your guitar is a very important thing to do. When you play barre chords, power chords or scale patterns knowing your notes will help you find your start position or root(tonic). A good knowledge of the guitar also helps working out harmony and how to put chords together. In fact a […]