| How to Learn Guitar Online Posted: 29 Jan 2021 12:00 AM PST If you're trying to learn guitar, the days of digging through chord books and visiting your teacher for weekly lessons are over. Everything you need to become a great guitar player is right in front of you! With the right internet searches, you can learn anything from basic chords and scales to advanced techniques, and even how to do repairs on your guitar. All you have to do is look and practice. If you're ready to start learning, don't delay any longer! [Edit]The Basics - Get a basic guitar and a tuner. If you're going to learn to play, then of course you'll need a guitar! A simple beginner guitar is fine to start out with. Whether you play an acoustic or electric guitar, you'll also need a pick and strap to get started.[1]
- For an electric guitar, you'll also need an amplifier and a cable to hook it up with.
- You should also get an electronic tuner or tuning fork so you can keep everything in the right pitch.
- If you're just starting out, then it's best to avoid spending a lot of money on a guitar. Go to a store and try out some economy models to see what's comfortable and affordable for you.
- Learn the parts and strings of your guitar. Look up the strings, parts, and controls of your guitar to learn what everything does.[2] This way, you can get the most out of your guitar. In standard tuning, the guitar strings are E, A, D, G, B, e, in order from thickest to thinnest. The second e is lowercase because the pitch is higher than the other E.
- Make sure you look up the parts of your specific guitar. For example, the controls on a Les Paul and Telecaster are different.
- Tune your guitar so you're ready to play. You can find all the information you need about tuning your guitar online. Use either an electronic tuner or a tuning fork and adjust all 6 strings to the right pitch by tightening or loosening them. This way, everything you play will sound right.[3]
- While standard tuning is E, A, D, G, B, e, there are also other tunings. However, when you're just starting out, you should keep your guitar in standard tuning to get the basics down.
- There are all kinds of instructional videos online about changing your strings, adjusting the tension, and doing other basic repairs. You can save a lot of money by watching some of these as well.
[Edit]Notes and Chords - Teach yourself to read tablature. Tablature, or tabs, are basically a map of where to put your fingers on the guitar neck. Tabs show all 6 strings on the guitar and numbers on each string. The numbers represent which frets you put your finger on. Tabs are important for learning chords, scales, and songs, so learning how to read them early on will make practicing a lot easier later.[4]
- For example, if a tab sheet shows A – 6, that means you put your finger on the 6th fret of the A string.
- Tabs are also much easier to read than sheet music, so you'll save a lot of time by learning tabs first.
- Professionals often recommend that you learn to play by ear instead of relying on tabs.[5] However, even if you don't rely on them, knowing how to read tabs is very important for learning scales and techniques.
- Start with the basic major and minor chords on guitar. Chords are the foundation of guitar playing, and you can play many famous songs by just learning the main ones. Once you can read tabs, learning chords is simple. Just look up some basic chord shapes and start strumming them.[6]
- The main chords on guitar are A, A minor, B, B minor, C, D, D minor, E, E minor, F, and G. Tons of songs use only a few of these chords. Look up the shapes for these chords to get a good foundation for your playing.
- There are also power chords, which are 3 notes: a root, a fifth, and an octave. Power chords are common in rock, punk, and metal music.
- Practice scales to build your finger strength. A lot of new players find scales and music theory boring, but don't skip it! A scale is a series of notes ordered according to their pitch. Different scales give a whole different flavor to your playing. Even learning a few scales gives you a huge musical vocabulary, and you'll also build a lot of strength and dexterity in your hands by practicing them.[7]
- The most basic scales are the major and minor. Learning the notes in these scales will give you a good foundation.
- Some more exotic scales include the pentatonic, aeolian, Phrygian, and Dorian. Learn these to give your playing a different twist.
[Edit]Resources - Get tabs from a good website. To learn songs and patterns correctly, you'll need accurate tablature. Just doing a simple search for tabs should bring up lots of websites. Click through and find the ones that you like. Once you find a good source, then stick with it for all your tab needs.[8]
- A search term could be "major scale tabs." This will give you plenty of hits to learn from, and you can then just copy what you see.
- Some of the main sites for tabs are 911tabs.com and ultimate-guitar.com. Some teachers and musicians also upload tabs onto their personal websites, so you might find some good sources here too.
- Many tab websites have a rating system where users can rank how accurate the tab is. This is a good way to find quality sites.
- Remember to use tabs as a guide, but don't rely on them completely. If the tab doesn't sound right to you, trust your ear and play the way you think it sounds right.
- Watch YouTube videos for instruction on songs, scales, and techniques. YouTube is one of the best resources for learning to play guitar because you can see and hear what you're supposed to do. There are some excellent guitar teachers who have designed lessons for beginner, intermediate, and expert players, so you'll have plenty to watch and practice with. Do a quick search for beginner guitar lessons and get started.[9]
- Some of the most popular guitar channels on YouTube are Andy Guitar, Music Is Win, and the Art of Guitar. Some professional musicians also have their own channels where they demonstrate how to play their music.
- Some YouTube channels have entire beginner courses for guitar players. Search something like "basic guitar lessons" or "guitar for beginners." You can then follow each video to complete an entire course.
- If you're looking for something particular, search for "how to play the minor scale." You'll find plenty of videos.
- There is also a lot of advanced stuff on YouTube that you aren't ready for yet, so stick with basic courses to avoid getting overwhelmed.
- Sign up for a digital course. Besides free resources, there are also paid lessons available online from professional teachers. These lessons work very similarly to in-person lessons. The teacher will upload videos explaining the lessons, and you'll follow along. Some might even do live lessons with a webcam so you can ask questions and get feedback. If you want more personal guidance, this might be the right choice for you.[10]
- Online lessons can range in price from $20-100 per month.
- Before you actually pay for a course, you should still check YouTube or other websites that teach the same thing. You might be able to get the same instruction for free.
- Avoid courses that make unrealistic promises. These could be scams. For example, if a course promises to make you an expert within a week, this isn't possible. Skip resources like these to avoid losing your money.[11]
- Download apps and games for interactive lessons. There are some apps that make learning guitar into a fun game, which is a great way to stay motivated. Check on the app store for guitar learning apps that you can use to make your practice sessions fun.[12]
- Some apps are pretty basic and just give you chord and scale shapes. Others are full-on games that you can plug your guitar into. These are great tools to get through the more boring parts of practicing.
- Popular apps include Ultimate-Guitar, Songsterr, Fender Play, and Jam Play. Try some of these to find your favorite.
- Use resources that cover the style of music you want to play. While there are guitar-playing basics that everyone should know, there are also important differences between diverse styles of music. You'll be a lot more motivated if you use videos and resources that align with your own musical interests.[13]
- For example, if you want to play in a heavy metal band, you probably don't want a "Smooth Jazz 101" course. There is probably a lot of great information there, but it might not hold your interest.
[Edit]Sticking with It - Practice a little bit every day. Reading and watching a lot of videos is a good thing, but it won't make you a great guitar player by itself. No matter how you slice it, you have to practice to get better. Ideally, try to spend at least 30 minutes practicing each day. Run through some scales, chord shapes, or songs to build your skills.[14]
- Even if you don't have a lot of time, just strumming some chords for 5-10 minutes a day is much better than no practice at all.
- If you have trouble motivating yourself, pros recommend leaving your guitar in a visible spot instead of putting it away. That way, it's easier to pick it up and start strumming.
- Use tab sheets to learn songs. You probably became a guitar player because you wanted to learn songs, so embrace that! There's no better way to stay motivated than trying to learn some of your favorite songs. This makes your practice sessions a lot more fun, and you'll feel accomplished when you nail a new song. Look up the tabs for songs that you like and try to copy those notes on your guitar. With some practice, you'll start to sound like your favorite band in no time.[15]
- While looking up tabs for a song is a big help, you should also listen to it and try to figure it out. Learning by ear is a great skill that will make you a better player.
- Learning songs is a great way to learn new chords and techniques as well. A song you like might use a chord you've never seen before, so you're learning new things while having fun.
- Set goals to keep yourself motivated. When you're learning to play guitar online, you might notice that the lack of structure doesn't keep you motivated. A good way to overcome this is by setting goals. They don't have to be huge goals. Just saying "I want to learn the G major scale by next week" is a great one. No matter how small, these goals will keep you moving forward and improving.[16]
- You can set all kinds of goals. Learning a new song, trying a new technique, or playing in a band are all good ways to stay motivated.
- Remember to keep your goals attainable. If you're a beginner, then trying to play Jimi Hendrix songs might be a little tough right now.
- Use resources made for beginners so you don't get frustrated. While it's good to have ambitious goals, aiming too high can leave you frustrated. If you're just starting out, don't try to use intermediate or expert lessons. You'll probably feel overwhelmed and might quit out of frustration. Avoid this by sticking with beginner lessons to build your skills slowly. That way, you'll be all set to tackle the expert stuff later on.[17]
- Be patient! If you're just starting out, your playing won't be great overnight. You have to stick with it and practice consistently to improve.
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| How to Introduce a New Topic in an Essay Posted: 28 Jan 2021 04:00 PM PST Most essays have multiple topics, and switching between them can get tricky. Without strong transitions and introductions to new points, your writing could seem choppy or unfocused. Luckily, making good topic introductions is easy! It just takes some planning, practice, and patience. Once you know the formula, you'll be introducing new topics like a pro. [Edit]Planning the Transition - Organize a strong outline to break down your essay sections. Outlining is optional, but it's a great step in keeping your essay tight and organized. It'll be a lot easier to plan your transitions when you know which topics you'll be covering in your essay. Spend some time brainstorming and outlining before you start writing so you know your planned topics and where to introduce them.[1]
- A strong outline includes your overall topic idea, planned thesis statement, essay structure, and the topics and themes you'll be covering in each section.
- Note on your outline when you're going to be introducing new topics. This helps you plan ahead and anticipate where you'll need transitions.
- Include an introductory paragraph when you're drafting your outline. In that introduction, give the reader some context about what you're going to talk about. That way, it won't seem so abrupt when you switch to the new topic in the essay.[2]
- If you've already started your paper, it never hurts to go back and write an outline anyway. This way, you can keep all your thoughts organized and give your essay more direction.
- Make a new paragraph for new topics within the same section. For shorter papers or related topics in the same section, you don't need a whole new section break to introduce a new topic. In this case, you can just make a new paragraph to introduce the next topic. If you start a new paragraph, you'll just need a transitional topic sentence to introduce the topic.[3]
- For example, you may be writing a large paper about the Civil War, and the current section is about arguments over slavery. You can have one part on Southern arguments defending slavery, then transition to Northern arguments against slavery, since both topics are in the same section.
- Usually for a shorter paper, up to about 5-7 pages, you won't need individual section headings. It's fine to just transition from paragraph to paragraph in these cases.
- Start a new section if you're introducing a completely different topic. In other cases, you might be introducing a new topic that isn't closely related to the previous one at all. In this case, it's best to start a whole new section in your paper. This keeps your paper nice and organized so the reader can tell where brand new topics start. When you start a new section, you'll introduce the topic with a whole paragraph instead of a sentence or 2.[4]
- For example, if your paper is about the Civil War and you're transitioning from arguments over slavery to the outbreak of the war, then it's worthwhile to make a whole new section. These topics are related, but distinct and important enough to get their own sections.
- In another example, you might be writing a compare and contrast essay. It's helpful to start a new section labeled "Differences" when you move from comparing to contrasting.
- Individual section headings are common in longer papers, around 15-20 pages or more. For long papers like this, it helps your reader stay focused.
- Pick complementary transition words for similar topics. The words you use to introduce new topics are very important, and using the wrong ones could confuse the reader. Identify whether the topic you're introducing supports or contrasts with the previous one. For topics that are complementary or agree with each other, use words and phrases indicating that agreement. A few choices include:[5]
- Similarly, in the same way, likewise, also, as well, and so too.
- For example, start a paragraph about slavery and the Civil War with, "In the same way that northern abolitionists were singularly focused on eliminating slavery, the Republican Party was concerned with stopping it from spreading into America's territories."
- Use contrasting transition words for topics that clash. On the other hand, a new topic might contrast with the previous one. In this case, use words that indicate that disagreement, like:[6]
- In contrast, however, nevertheless, yet, and still.
- For the Civil War example, arguments defending and criticizing slavery are completely different. To reflect that, you'd use a transition indicating disagreement. You could say "In sharp contrast to southern slave owners, northern abolitionists argued that enslaving a human being was evil in all circumstances."
[Edit]Introducing a New Paragraph - Place your transition phrase at the beginning of your topic sentence. With a new paragraph, your topic sentence needs to tell your reader exactly what the paragraph is about. Place your transition word or phrase somewhere in that sentence so readers know how these 2 topics are related.[7]
- If you're showing contrast, you could say, "Yet King Arthur was destined to fail in his quest to find the Holy Grail." This shows that the previous topic may have been about Arthur starting his quest, but now you'll explain how he failed to accomplish it.
- You could also show similarity by saying "Similarly, Abraham Lincoln agreed that slavery was a moral evil." This indicates that the new topic you're introducing is related to and supports the previous one.
- Provide a brief overview of the topic you're moving on to. After your transitional topic sentence, you need a bit more information to fill your reader in on what exactly this new topic is. Add one more sentence summing up the topic and how it relates to your larger paper.[8]
- In this overview, tell the reader what you're going to talk about and tell them why they should care.[9]
- You could also follow up on the King Arthur example with "In Arthurian stories, Arthur made numerous journeys to find the Grail, but never actually succeeded." This tells the reader that the rest of the paragraph will include information on these failures.
- Using the Abraham Lincoln example, you could follow up your topic sentence with "Throughout his entire life, Lincoln saw the evils of slavery and spoke about stopping the practice." This indicates that the paragraph will elaborate on this point and provide more details.
- Add necessary details about the topic in the middle of the paragraph. Once you've made your transition and introduced the topic, finishing the paragraph is the same as finishing any other paragraph. Use the body sentences of the paragraph to provide necessary details on the topic you introduced. Make sure these details support the argument of your paper and line up with the topic sentence.[10]
- For the King Arthur example, you can spend 2-4 sentences explaining Arthur's unsuccessful quests for the Grail. This supports your transition statement saying that Arthur failed to find the Grail.
- Make sure the details you fill in line up with your topic sentence. If your topic sentence said that Abraham Lincoln was anti-slavery, it wouldn't be consistent to introduce examples of him supporting or praising slavery.
- Wrap up the paragraph with a firm conclusion sentence. Just like with any other paragraph, this paragraph needs a strong conclusion to finish it off. A conclusion sentence essentially re-states the topic of the paragraph using different wording. This provides a nice endpoint for the paragraph.[11]
- A conclusion for your King Arthur paragraph could be "Hard as Arthur tried, he never found the Holy Grail."
- Don't introduce any new topics in the conclusion sentence. Save that for the topic sentence of the next paragraph if you want to add another topic.
- If you have a similar paragraph after this one, you can link them by giving a hint of where it's going. For example, you could conclude by saying "Abraham Lincoln's lifelong opposition to slavery naturally set him up for a career fighting the institution." Then make the next paragraph about Lincoln's political career.[12]
[Edit]Introducing a New Section - Place your transition phrase at the beginning of your topic sentence. Even if you're starting a whole new section, you still need a strong topic sentence to organize your new topic. Place a transitional phrase somewhere in that topic sentence to indicate the relationship between the two topics you've discussed.[13]
- You can use transitional language without a ton of detail. For example, "While Odysseus was glad to be home, there was trouble brewing in his kingdom." This provides a strong transition, hints at the next topic, and gets the reader interested in continuing.
- Sum up the topic of the previous section. Spend the next 1 or 2 sentences reminding the reader of the previous topic. This is important to show the relationship between the topics, and also to keep your information organized in a larger paper.[14]
- For the Odysseus example, your previous section may have been about the events of The Odyssey. You could sum up the previous topic by saying "He had spent 20 years away from home—10 fighting the Trojan War and 10 on his journey back to Ithaca—and conquered every challenge that came his way."
- Don't spend too much time on this summary. Wrap it up within 2 sentences at most.
- Provide a concise summary of the topic in this section. Use the next few sentences to introduce the new topic with a quick summary. In 2-3 sentences, explain the topic of this new section and what the reader can expect. This eases the reader into the section and makes your transition much smoother.[15]
- You could give a quick introduction of how the suitors in the Odyssey had moved in to Odysseus' home and would attack him when he arrived. This sets up the challenge and tension for this new topic, and sets the theme for this section of your essay.
- End the paragraph with a strong conclusion sentence. As with any other paragraph, this transition paragraph requires a conclusion that re-states that theme. Giving the paragraph a strong conclusion helps your reader anticipate where the section if going next.[16]
- For the Odysseus example, a strong conclusion would be "Perhaps this was to be Odysseus' greatest challenge yet."
- In a more research-based paper, you can be less literary. For example, "In the end, the Constitutional Convention was a success, but only after the Framers overcame numerous challenges in the process."
- It's easier to plan your transitions if you outline your essay first. This way, you'll know where you need to introduce new topics.
- If your professor or teacher mentions that your writing seems choppy, then you probably need to work on introducing new topics a bit more smoothly.
- If you still have trouble making strong transitions, take advantage of your school's writing center if you have one. The tutors there can be a huge help.
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| How to Freeze a Video on Tiktok Posted: 28 Jan 2021 08:00 AM PST This wikiHow will teach you how to use the freeze-frame filter in a video you're creating on TikTok. This filter will freeze a frame and leave it behind you on the screen, similar to the green screen effect. - Open TikTok. This app looks like a black square with a white music note inside that you'll usually find on one of your Home screens, in the app drawer, or by searching.
- Use this method to create a new TikTok with the freeze frame filter.
- Tap . You'll see the plus symbol centered at the bottom of the screen.
- If you want to choose a sound before recording, tap Sounds at the top of your screen. You'll also be able to set this option after you've recorded.
- Tap . It's to the left of the recording button at the bottom of your screen.
- Select the freeze frame filter. The filter icon looks like a white oval overlapping a cutout that reveals a brick wall on a green background, and is offered by Effect Assistant.
- If you don't find the filter in the categories like Trending or New, you can use the discover tab in TikTok to search for videos that use the freeze frame filter. When you tap "Discover" and type in "Freeze Frame," tap the "Videos" tab and one of them will link to the correct filter in the lower left corner above the video's description. Tap that filter to use it.
- Tap the record button. With this filter, the camera will record automatically as long as you initially tap the recording icon.
- Tap the screen to create a freeze frame. Whatever is on the screen will remain on the screen as a freeze frame until you end recording.
- This does not pause recording, so your camera will still record what it captures after the freeze frame. You can use this effect to keep the last frame on screen (like talking to your hand) and appear as the other person (as a smaller figure in your hand that you're talking to).
- Tap the checkmark icon when you're done recording. You'll be given the chance to edit and post your video.
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