Composition Chords - Strummed

In this video I am strumming the chords to my composition Horizon Is Blue instead of finger picking the chords. I find this way of playing the chords much better and sophisticated. It give a deeper volume and depth to the sound and it seems very thick and rich. I will use this instead of the finger picking style.

I am going to practice the strumming again, there are some areas which could be improved like the tempo and clarity of the strumming for example.

Jazz Composition Rehearsal without Bass (Violin)

In this video I am playing the melody to the chords of my composition. I recorded the chords in garage band earlier and played it back. WIth the chords as the background sound and the video recording I played the melody and so you can hear the chords and how the melody sounds with it.

I am pretty satisfied with the outcome although my timing on certain parts of the song could improve. It sounds bad on the musical sheet i made partly because i am no expert in plotting the right beats and I just play by ear. Well this is how it SHOULD sound like and well yeah... i think it is decent.

Next time I am just going to keep on practicing the song and make it second nature to me.

Jazz Ambient Composition Chords

In this video I am practicing the chords of my ambient jazz composition. The chords used were C11, Db 11, Eb 11, G 11, B 11 and C# 11. The chords were finger picked and it really gives out an interesting relaxing jazz vibe out. It resonates calmness, class and serenity. It's like you are somewhere high and prestigious.

Next time I should better my skills at playing the chords and avoid having the screeching sound when I change chords.

Chord 11 Progressions - Continued

In this video I am continuing the chords of the previous video. I am exploring the possible chords that will sound good. This will allow myself to make more dynamic and diverse melodies. I still strum the chords as I thought it was the best way to go.

Next time I will try to use picking instead and see what atmosphere it creates instead.

11th Chord Progressions

In this video 11th chord progressions for relaxation song is played. I tuned the guitar differently so that I am able to use my thumb to play because it is easier that way. I have made a few melodies and this is the accompaniment I used for it. It is nice and classy and gives a sense of ambience and serene feeling.

Now I am going to try and practice without the alternative tuning and to strum it clearer and cleaner.

C9 Based Tune w/ Pick

Similar to the previous video I am playing roughly the same tune with the same chords. This time however I used the pick.

With the use of the pick the chords sounds strong yet conservative; not too showy. Very Marr-esque. This could be used when in a song we want to change emphasis and tempo altogether escaping to a whole new dimension of space and time. Again, I love it, very interesting indeed.

I am going to explore what strumming patterns will suit the chords more and to see whether a certain kind can accentuate certain emotions.

Tune Around C9 w/ Fingers

I have found C9 chords very interesting lately. Theory-wise and applying it in notation i'm not as competent but when playing the chords, boy does it feel good. It resonates a certain feel of smooth class with an edge.

This is a tune I came up with a few days back when I was told what a C9 and C11 looks like and more specifically how to play it in the guitar. I noodled around and came up with this. It is a combination of both chords but mostly about 9th chords. I finger picked this one. It gives an even smoother sound and feel to it, very good for jazz songs and ambient music. Even some sound like the chords Johnny Marr would use. Very intriguing indeed.

I will continue to explore the chords in the future.