Depressive Riffing For Beginners
Sometimes a little noise is balm for the soul. This lesson is specifically for beginners, requiring very little in the way of technique, but very satisfying to practice, with a nice downward progression and some simple but nifty picking.
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Nice Noise – Mixing Major With Minor, Billy Corgan Style
Today we’re studying an Indie style idea combining mostly E Major intervals with one lone Minor 7th interval for some balance. Because we’re utilizing octave shapes with the low E string, we arrive at a droning sound reminiscent of Billy Corgan.
Read MoreNice Noise – Stacking Major 7ths & Minor 2nds
Today we explore some simple alterations of the inverted shape and get a little noisy. Have fun!
Read MoreNice Noise – Indie Grunge Style
Today we focus on transforming a pretty typical indie style progression into something a little more interesting and colourful using some simple additions and alterations.
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Nice Noise – Colouring Power Chords, Metallic Shoegaze Style
This week’s feature lesson explores some simple, yet effective extensions applied to power chord shapes. I like to think of this technique as colouring. Power chords are fine on their own, until one becomes dissatisfied with their limitations. Altering these standard voicings adds spice and interest to our creations.
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Nice Noise – Blackened Atmospheres
After a beautiful Autumnal period here in Sydney, the Winter has finally come to engulf the land and spread its frostbitten wings. Although I dislike the temperature of the chilly season, it often marks a time of great productivity and inspiration.
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Corey Hunter is a guitarist of 28 years. His YouTube channel, Gemini Guitar, is at the forefront of modern tuition methods, exploring niche and alternative styles of playing.