Accents and Dynamics
Dynamics means using contrasts in music, usually between loud and soft. An accent is a note or chord suddenly played louder than the preceding notes. An accent is indicated by a wedge shape above or below the note. Here are some examples of accents.
These next licks demonstrate the use of dynamics. Varying your dynamics can make your playing sound much more interesting and effective. Listen to some of BB King’s live recordings to hear how effective dynamics can be.
Example 115 is played quietly the first time and louder on the repeat.
This one uses contrasting dynamics within the one lick. Notice the dynamic markings p (meaning soft) ff and (meaning very loud.)
Class Sessions
1- INTRODUCTION
2- Summary of Scales
3- Call and Response
4- Minor Pentatonic Scale Patterns
5- Dominant 7th Arpeggios
6- Blues Scale Forms
7- Fretboard Diagrams
8- Typical Blues Song Format
9- Movin’ Around
10- Open Position Blues Scale
11- E Form Licks
12- 6ths and 3rds
13- Tablature
14- Callin’ You Back
15- D Form Licks
16- Moveable Blues Scale Licks
17- Rakes and Trills
18- Learning From Other Instruments
19- Tablature Symbols
20- Licks Using 6ths
21- C Form Licks
22- Licks Using 3rds
23- Accents and Dynamics
24- Guitars and Amplifiers
25- A Form Licks
26- A and G Forms
27- G Form Licks
28- Sam’s Shuffle
29- Combining Blues Scale Forms
30- Playing Over Stops
31- Turnarounds
32- Hope Ain’t Enough
33- Lost In The Blues
34- Licks Using The Whole Fretboard
35- Endings
36- Major Pentatonic Scales
37- 12 Bar Blues Solo
38- Combining Different Scales
39- Intros
40- Mixed Up Blues