Slash Chords
In the following example, you will notice some new chord symbols. These symbols indicate a chord with a specific bass note under it, and are called slash chords. For example, in bar 2, the chord symbol G/B occurs. This indicates a G chord played over a B bass note.
In bar 4, the symbol C/E indicates a C chord over an E bass note. Slash chords are often used to create smooth, melodic bass lines and the symbols tell you that a note other than the root is played as the bass note of the chord.
Slash chords can create many different harmonic effects. Each combination has a specific name and often creates an entirely new chord. Basically you can play any chord over any bass note as long as it sounds good. Experiment with playing all the chords you have learned over various bass notes from the scale of the key you are playing in.
This example alternates between the relative keys of C major and A minor. The arpeggio style of playing used here is particularly effective when playing a ballad. This piece contains some new chord symbols. These indicate a chord with a specific bass note under it, and are called slash chords. For example, in the first full bar, the chord symbol G/B occurs. This indicates a G chord played over a B bass note.
Classic Amps...
The Marshall Stack
The most famous Rock guitar amp of them all, the Marshall 100 watt amp with a 4x12 inch speaker "Quad box" has been widely used since it was invented by Jim Marshall in the 1960's. The term "stack" means an amp sitting on top of a separate speaker box. Marshall amps produce great overdriven sounds which are perfect for both Rhythm and Lead Rock guitar.
