George

George Ramsay is the co-founder of Bold Music.

Applied Dominant Chords Explained

Since our last post was on modulation, I thought I’d talk a little bit about one way in which we modulate—by using applied dominant chords.

What is Modulation in Music?

A few months ago, an adult guitar student asked me about a concept called modulation. Since then, I’ve been thinking that it is time for a posting on the subject. Check it out.

Basic A String Barre Chords

Yesterday, we looked at forming basic major and minor Barre chords with roots on the E string. Today, we’ll do the same on the A string.

Basic E String Barre Chords

In today’s post, we’ll look at two basic Barre Chord shapes. Once you’ve got the hang of these, you’ll be able to play any major or minor chord whose root is on the E string.