Tag: rock

Powerchords (5th Chords) – How to figure them out

Powerchords or 5th chords are chords that consist of the root note and the fifth. Typically with distortion added they are a staple of rock and punk. They can be ‘palm muted’, played solely with down strokes or thrashed. The difference between a Power chord and other chords is the missing 3rd hence the name […]

A Minor Pentatonic Phrase 1

Playing lead guitar or a guitar solo is probably one of the hardest things I have to do. Learning a guitar solo note for note is good practice but does it really teach you anything? My principle thoughts in music are to experiment. Take phrases or licks and twist them, see where they can go. […]

Free Backing Track – Pale Rider

Pale Rider – free backing track to download, Practice your lead guitar, solos and rhythm playing. Key of C Major with an A Minor feel – great for A minor pentatonics and A minor natural. Notes at bottom of page… Download here.. [audio:http://www.untidymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/free-queue-shine.jpgBacking_Tracks/index.php?file=19&sort=4] [audio:http://www.untidymusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/free-queue-shine.jpgBacking_Tracks/index.php?file=19&sort=4] Download for free The strum for this song can be heard […]