High Gain Chord Voicings - Beyond Powerchords

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Here are some thoughts around going beyond the standard powerchords we always play in rock and metal. I actually use a lot of big chord voicing with 5 or 6 strings but sometimes we want that powerchord sound... but not quite. These are some some shapes and musings on spicing up those standard powerchord voicings especially for drop tunings.

Ploughman Studios is run by me Sydney Musician/Producer Douglas Skene. You may know me from my work in Progressive Rock outfit Anubis and Progressive Metal band Hemina. My style is modern with a distinct eye for pushing things to their limits in terms of arrangement and performance. I’d describe my production style as an endless goal of perfection whilst maintaining the emotional integrity of the artists in which I work with. Each project is a little different and that’s something I very much understand – so let’s work together to bring out what makes you , well… you.

I get the biggest buzz out of collaboration, so that can be expected from working with me as many artists have told me that I have a hands on and directive approach as opposed to sitting back and hoping for the best. I mainly work out of a Ploughman Studios in Western Sydney, however I have been known to do session work across the state and for international works also online.

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Thanks to James Draper for opening this then cheesy power metal guy's ears to a new way back in 2007 and also to Keiren Alexander Lovett for the recent reminder on one of my posts!

I look forward to making music together!

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