Amy Zents Shy Singer Series: When you want to learn chords, don't just learn three.

Music is like nature and it is made up of many colors

When you decide to learn to play chords, consider your ears. Your musical ears. Here is a link to explanations of chords and how they are comprised. Learn to differentiate between the variety of chords and how the tones are expressed. Learn to understand how chords are built and all they can do to embellish your music. Jazz is a very popular genre of music because it stretches the limits of how chords are used.

Enjoy and use your talent as a force for creativity and not boring sameness!!!

You will enjoy this page very much on formulating chords! Have at it Shy Singer and be ahead of the rest!

http://mugglinworks.com/chordmaps/part4.htm

Keep Singing!

Amy Zents

PS. "Nothing is pleasant that is not spiced with variety." -Francis Bacon

Amy Zents Shy Singer Series: Accompany Yourself on the Guitar

Singers can and should collaborate with other musicians. However, since the singer may be shy, or for a multitude of other reasons, from fear of socializing, to lack of resources, this may not always be possible.
So, I have devised an easy solution. Pick up a guitar and learn to play and write your own songs!
I purchased my Recording King Acoustic (see above) at http://www.musiciansfriend.com/ for under $200.
I see they don't seem to carry my crazy-sexy guitar there anymore, but you can find a comparable one of good quality for a reasonable price.
Today, we touch on Step One. Find a guitar.

Keep singing!

Amy Zents

"I love the subtle range and tonal range of the acoustic guitar." - Dan Fogelberg