Music Theory

Why Rhythm Is Harder Than Notes (And What Finally Helped)

Recorded myself playing around month four. Thought I sounded pretty good. Listened back and wanted to cry. The notes were right. The rhythm was a disaster. Rushing through easy parts. Slowing down on hard parts. No consistent tempo. Sounded like I was having a small stroke while playing. Here's what nobody emphasizes enough: rhythm is

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What Chords Actually Are (And Why They Stopped Confusing Me)

Month three. I could play C, G, and F chords. But I had no idea why those notes went together. Just memorized finger positions like phone numbers. Then someone showed me the formula and everything clicked. A chord is multiple notes played simultaneously. Most basic chords have three notes – these are called triads. The

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