All you need to know about string gauge
For a long time, I used to think a thicker string gauge would lead to a heavier sound and better texture. Until recently, I watched an interview of Yngwie Malmsteen, which made me drastically change that perception. It is true that...
Different types of nylon string guitars
Growing up, I always thought nylon string guitars are for classical music and all nylon string guitars are alike. But later realised there are distinct differences between the guitars and nylon string guitars are predominantly of three types, 1. guitar that...
Modal interchange: Andalusian cadence and Neapolitan 2
Modal interchange means borrowing chords from a parallel mode. Many significant such modal interchanges are widely used and hence quite popular among composers and songwriters. Both Andalusian cadence and Neapolitan 2 are examples of borrowing chords from the Phrygian mode. Given...
