E minor 7 Rhythm
In this session, the iii minor and iii minor 7 chord are up. Since we are in the key of C, we are looking at and listening to Em and Em7.
I will also introduce a new rhythm that incorporates what a bass guitar would play.
Lesson Info
Lesson Length: 7:35
Instructor: George Goodman
Concepts:
* iii Minor vs iii Minor 7
* Roots and Fifths
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Gear Used
Takamine EG541SC
I am playing my black tak in this one.
This is a Takamine G Series EG541SC bought in North Carolina when I was playing in a band called Double Take.
Specs:
Top - Solid Spruce
Back - Nato
Sides - Nato
Finger Board - Rosewood
Electronics - TK40
Finish - Gloss Black
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1 2& 3 4& - Down Down Up Down Down Up
Strumming Pattern
So we've seen this rhythm before but this time we want to play the root and fifth on beats 1 and 3 while playing the full chord as eighth notes on beats 2 and 4.
Here's how it's counted.
1 2& 3 4&
The first beat is a down stroke on the root of the chord.
The second beat has a down stroke on the first eighth and up stroke on the second eighth.
The third beat is a down stroke on the fifth of the chord.
The fourth beat has a down stroke on the first eighth and up stroke on the second eighth.
Down, down, up, down, down, up.
Things To Work On
Counting
Playing single notes on beats 1 and 3 alternating between the root and fifth.
Ear Training - Practice singing the different notes of the two chords.
Alternating between Em and Em7 and hearing the difference.
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