Segment Sixteen is the July 11, 2009 episode of The Six Rings PodCast.

The Six Rings is a music learning method about the six basic patterns that practically explain how music works.

This Segment discusses the members of the Dominant Chord family.

First visit? Begin with the overview - Segment One - or with the first instructional section - Segment Two. Subsequent segments make more sense if they are listened to in sequence.

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Segment 15 is the April 21, 2009 episode of The Six Rings PodCast.

This episode is a companion to Segment 14. Together they form my response to a listener request: How do we use The Six Rings concepts to play over changes?

In Segment 15 we have a hands-on look at using 'patterns' or 'riffs' as the starting point for improvisation. Grab your guitar and have fun.

Like segment 14, this episode is quite self-contained,although I think there is a lot of value in working through both 14 and 15. Most players with a modest skill level will be able to work through these exercises without listening to any preceding episodes.

The Six Rings is a music learning method about the six basic patterns that practically explain how music works. This is an effective program for the self-taught musician or for any musician who feels there may be gaps in their understanding of music from a practical perspective.

You can learn more about The Six Rings - begin with the overview - Segment One - or with the first instructional section - Segment Two.

Join Canadian guitarist Bonar for a monthly (or so...) episode and reveal the mysteries of music.

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Segment 14 is the March 18, 2009 episode of The Six Rings PodCast.

This episode takes a break from the chronology of episodes so far to respond to a listener request: How do we use The Six Rings concepts to play over changes? In Segment 14 we have a hands-on look at the basic concepts of playing over chord changes using the C A G E D grid patterns and using Chord Tones. Grab your guitar and have fun.

Please note: this episode is quite self-contained. Most players with a modest amount of experiince will be able to work through these exercises without listening to any preceding episodes.

The Six Rings is a music learning method about the six basic patterns that practically explain how music works. This is an effective program for the self-taught musician or for any musician who feels there may be gaps in their understanding of music from a practical perspective.

You can learn more about The Six Rings - begin with the overview - Segment One - or with the first instructional section - Segment Two.

Join Canadian guitarist Bonar for a weekly episode and reveal the mysteries of music.

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Segment Lucky 13 is the February 28, 2009 episode of The Six Rings PodCast.

The Six Rings is a music learning method about the six basic patterns that practically explain how music works. This is an especially effective program for the self-taught musician or for any musician who feels there may be gaps in their understanding of music from a practical perspective.

First visit? Begin with the overview - Segment One - or with the first instructional section - Segment Two. Subsequent segments make more sense if they are listened to in sequence.

Segment Lucky 13 discovers the members of the Basic Minor Chord family, including some examples of how to play them and where you will recognize them from.

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Segment Twelve is the February 4, 2009 episode of The Six Rings PodCast. The Six Rings is a music learning method about the six basic patterns that practically explain how music works. This is an especially effective program for the self-taught musician or for any musician who feels there may be gaps in their understanding of music from a practical perspective.

First visit? Begin with the overview - Segment One - or with the first instructional section - Segment Two. Subsequent segments make more sense if they are listened to in sequence.

Segment 12 shows how to play the Major Chord family in all five positions of the C A G E D pattern (which means in every available position on the neck).

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Segment Eleven is the December 28, 2008 episode of The Six Rings PodCast. The Six Rings is a music learning method about the six basic patterns that practically explain how music works.

First visit? Begin with the overview - Segment One - or with the first instructional section - Segment Two. Subsequent segments make more sense if they are listened to in sequence.

This Segment shows the members of the Major Chord family and also explains how all chords are constructed on the fretboard.

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Segment Ten is the November 11, 2008 episode of The Six Rings PodCast. The Six Rings is a music learning method about the six basic patterns that practically explain how music works.

First visit? Begin with the overview, which is Segment One, or with the first instructional section - Segment Two. Subsequent segments will be more meaningful if the segments are listened to in sequence.

Segment Ten begins the discussion of "Ring Three - The Three Chords" with a simple explanation of the three chord families, and a quick look at both the theoretical structure and the guitar forms of the three chord types.

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Segment Nine is the October 26, 2008 episode of The Six Rings - the practical method for understanding how music works. Join Canadian guitarist Bonar for a weekly episode and reveal the mysteries of music.

This episode shows how to use The Circle of Fifths in conjunction with the C A G E D Pattern to begin to understand and use note location on the guitar or bass.

The Six Rings is a series of Podcasts about the basic patterns that explain how music works. If this is your first visit, you may want to begin with the overview, which is Segment One, or with the first instructional section which is Segment Two. Subsequent segments will be more meaningful if the segments are listened to in sequence.

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This is the August 6, 2008 episode of The Six Rings - the practical method for understanding how music works. Join Canadian guitarist and author of The Six Rings, bonar, for a weekly episode and reveal the mysteries of music.

This episode begins to explore The Circle of Fifths and we learn how this powerful pattern is used to simplify our understanding of Key Signatures.

The Six Rings is a sequential series of Podcasts to help you understand the basic patterns that determine how music works. if this is your first visit, you may want to begin with the overview, which is Segment One, or with the first instructional section which is Segment Two. Subsequent segments will be more meaningful if the segments are listened to in sequence.

Some listeners have requested The Six Rings on audio CD. I am now offering The Six Rings Podcast on audio CD. Please send me an e-mail at bonar.harris@gmail.com to request your audio CD.

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This is the June 19 episode of The Six Rings - the new and practical method for understanding how music works. Join Canadian guitarist and author of The Six Rings, bonar, for a weekly episode and reveal the mysteries of music.

This episode begins to address using the C A G E D  pattern to play in different key signatures.

Some listeners have requested The Six Rings on audio CD for their convenience.  I am now offering The Six Rings Podcast on audio CD.  Please send me an e-mail at bonar.harris@gmail.com to request your audio CD.

I can provide a CD of backing tracks for today's podcast for those who need one. Please send me an e-mail at bonar.harris@gmail.com with the subject line "Backing Tracks Request" to request your audio CD to complement the exercises provided here in Segnebt Seven of the Podcast.

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