The Bass in Classical Guitar
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Topic: The Bass in Classical Guitar
Posted By: Asyte2c00
Subject: The Bass in Classical Guitar
Date Posted: May 26 2009 at 09:33
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Hey, I have been playing classical guitar for four years, however, I would like to know how to incorporate bass notes into classical guitar compositions because I always found that they sound better. I find that the best compositions are made with open chords, but how can you have an open AMaj7 chord with C# and G# because there are no C# or G# strings. Are open chord for restricitve than closed chords? I know almost every closed chord.
Do most open chords require alternate tunings?
Like, to make song like benighted by Opeth or Horizons by Steve Hackett open chords are necessary with a good base?
How does the bass work with these chords, shout it be open strings or closed strings?
Your advice would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
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Posted By: Negoba
Date Posted: May 26 2009 at 09:49
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It requires alternate tunings.
Michael Hedges had his harp guitar for exactly what you're wanting, big ringing bass notes with the open fullness. The best you can do is tune your bottom strings to the tonal center and then work with how the fingers happen to land. Alternate tunings can be a blessing and a curse because they aften have a specific sound that can be great but also a little enclosed.
For instance, Devin Townsend's guitar has a certain sound that is very easily recognizable because of the tuning he uses. But it also takes a fair bit of work to get back to more standard sounds.
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Posted By: clemdallaway
Date Posted: July 12 2009 at 13:27
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I would suggest looking at alternate fingerings for the chords. try this shape, 1st finger on the 4 fret of the high E (G#), 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the B(E), 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the D(G#), 4th finger on the 6th fret of the G (C#). You could also barre the 4th fret, which will give you the G# & C# bass notes on the A & E strings. The Only problem is that you will loose the A note, which will change the chord to a C# minor with a G# bass note. If you do go with the barre, put you 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the G (C#)and your 4th finger on the 7th fret of the D (A). There are many options, this is just one! Take care & good luck! Clem ------------- Don't eat the yellow snow!!!!! |
Posted By: The Pessimist
Date Posted: July 12 2009 at 13:58
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Alternate tunings or a capo. Don't be ashamed to use either! As for how to use them, that's up to you to look up chord voicing in music theory books.
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Posted By: JLocke
Date Posted: July 12 2009 at 15:49
Michael Hedges is a god. "Breakfast in the Field" is one of my favorite Guitar albums of all time. I too had always wondered how he got those resounding bass notes. Thanks for clearing this up for us less knowledgeable players.  |
Negoba wrote:Posted By: JLocke
Date Posted: July 12 2009 at 15:50
I agree; capos are great for more unusual compositions, and make it a lot easier to reach certain notes without having to change the tuning at all. In fact, a song Jay and I are working on right now uses a capo.  |
Posted By: clemdallaway
Date Posted: July 13 2009 at 10:37
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Take a look at some of Gordon Giltrap's composition, he uses both capo and alternative tunings.
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Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: July 13 2009 at 13:44
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Michael Hedges is sorely missed.
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Posted By: clemdallaway
Date Posted: July 13 2009 at 14:13
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Oh yes, amazing guitarist!
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