Ghost notes.
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Stairwaytoheaven
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It can be heard, or can't be heard.
A ghost note, you can do with or without it. Take it as a imginary note.
A ghost note, you can do with or without it. Take it as a imginary note.
bin4christ
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how does a ghost note differ from 'let ring'?
if i'm not wrong, ghost notes are usually denoted similar to say ::
-(16)-17-
where u kinda "slide" very quickly from 16 to 17, giving the "impression" that 16 was played just b4 17. maybe for description's sake 16 = 1/4 second, 17 = full second, kinda thing. its sometimes noticeable, adds colour to the playing. let ring on the other hand is to hit the string and hold, again if im not wrong.
-(16)-17-
where u kinda "slide" very quickly from 16 to 17, giving the "impression" that 16 was played just b4 17. maybe for description's sake 16 = 1/4 second, 17 = full second, kinda thing. its sometimes noticeable, adds colour to the playing. let ring on the other hand is to hit the string and hold, again if im not wrong.
guitarman78
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A ghost note is a note that is non existence .... but with it's presence actually suggested.
Example ... you play an A maj scale decending in eighth notes ... omit say the C# but you leave a space for it ... you dun play the C# but it is suggested by the melodic pattern you are playing.
Ok, it was a lame example ... but Ghost notes are used more in genres like Jazz .... when you suggest a Chromatic passing note or a tension note (b13 or b5 maybe?) while playing a medodic pattern .... because the note is EXPECTED to be there .... hence when you dun play it .. it is inadventently SUGGESTED ... get it?
Example ... you play an A maj scale decending in eighth notes ... omit say the C# but you leave a space for it ... you dun play the C# but it is suggested by the melodic pattern you are playing.
Ok, it was a lame example ... but Ghost notes are used more in genres like Jazz .... when you suggest a Chromatic passing note or a tension note (b13 or b5 maybe?) while playing a medodic pattern .... because the note is EXPECTED to be there .... hence when you dun play it .. it is inadventently SUGGESTED ... get it?
