MODULE 8:
THE CHORDS
Here are some video tutorials on all of the chords used within Laughing Rag. Check out all the different voicings of those 7th chords that you can use too!
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VT27: EXERCISE 1:
The VERSE & CHORUS CHORDS
This UCL video tutorial demonstrates each of the chords that appear in the VERSE and CHORUS sections of the song the Laughing Rag, in both 1st & 2nd position. They are strummed twice over two bars at 80BPM, once with a single strum and the second time by picking each string individually from the G string down to the A string. You can use individual fingers too for plucking. All strums and plucks are carried out using just the thumb. Once you get used to playing through the tutorial in this manner, try swapping your strumming and plucking fingers.
TASK: Try and mimic the actions each chord demonstration - even the 'easy' ones that you can probably play in your sleep, as this task will help you develop tighter control of your strumming. This exercise may also help you fix any minor strumming issues, like deadened notes or fret buzz. To fix these issues listen closely when picking the strings individually. If there are any sounds you are not too keen on, then isolate the issue and work on adjusting the fretting finger positions until you find the perfect solution. You may need to adjust your hand or arm too. Have fun. Hopefully all the clicking won't send you into a trance. Apologies if it does :)
TASK: Try and mimic the actions each chord demonstration - even the 'easy' ones that you can probably play in your sleep, as this task will help you develop tighter control of your strumming. This exercise may also help you fix any minor strumming issues, like deadened notes or fret buzz. To fix these issues listen closely when picking the strings individually. If there are any sounds you are not too keen on, then isolate the issue and work on adjusting the fretting finger positions until you find the perfect solution. You may need to adjust your hand or arm too. Have fun. Hopefully all the clicking won't send you into a trance. Apologies if it does :)
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VT28: EXERCISE 2:
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VT29: EXERCISE 3:
DIMINISHED RUN RECAP
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