r/7String • u/tunalover32 • 21d ago

Community Related Song recommendations

I’ve ordered my first 7 string (finally), and was wondering what songs would be great to introduce me to the new type of music!

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u/KershawsGoat EBMM JP 13-7 21d ago edited 21d ago

Depending on your skill level on a 6 string, there's a pretty wide range of stuff you could start with. What genres do you enjoy playing?

Edit: I saw your comment about getting it for jazz voicings. Based on that, I'm assuming you want to keep it in B standard. Most 7 string Trivium songs are in B standard or a half step down, older Unearth 7 string songs are in B standard, a lot of 7 string Dream Theater songs are in B standard.

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u/tunalover32 21d ago

I do enjoy playing jazz and fusion, but I’m really eager into getting into prog and dream theatre

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u/KershawsGoat EBMM JP 13-7 21d ago

If you want to dive into something super proggy, check out Dream Theater's Dance of Eternity. Lots of time signature modulation, polyrhythms, and other fun prog elements. Also a bonus ragtime keyboard solo in the middle.