
Guitar Lesson: Crafting Melodies | Alamo Music Center
If you're somewhat new to playing guitar, you might be wondering how to turn your foundational knowledge of basic chords into your own melodies. Maybe you've been wondering how to decipher the tablature of some of your favorite songs-- here's Chris McKee to put those melodies into perspective, and show you how he conceived some of his regular demo songs. By looking at the individual notes inside those basic chords and scales, it's so much easier to visualize melodies that conform to your key. As always, we want to help you make great music on a great instrument! Comment below and tell us your favorite melodies, we'd love to hear what you come up with.
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