Importance of Playing Guitar With Others
You have probably heard anecdotes from other scenarios such as sports, the theater, etc. that deals with the difference between practice or auditioning and the real thing. It is one thing to take a pitch in practice verse standing in front of the opposing pitcher in a real game. There is more at stake. You are emotionally involved and seldom are … Continue Reading →
Ideal Guitar Practice Setup
Suggesting that there is a basic guitar setup is bound to generate an outpouring of comments, even attitude. Since this, in many ways, is a subjective issue, it’s best to simply detail what a typical and productive setup would be. Productive is mentioned since working (practicing) towards an outcome or betterment is the essence of practice. Isn’t it? Defining Guitar … Continue Reading →
Connnecting Song Mood to Lyrics
Songs are usually the most effective when the lyrics tie into the mood of the music. You may have heard a simplistic example of this by being taught that songs about happy things should be played in a major key, while more depressing songs are more appropriate to be in a minor key. This is certainly a valid thought, but … Continue Reading →
Video Guitar Lessons For You
There are many different ways to go about learning the guitar, more so today than ever before. The advent of new technologies such as the internet has brought a tidal wave of new learning methods within reach of anybody wanting to learn to play the guitar. These include websites, downloadable guitar courses, interactive software, and video guitar lessons, alongside more … Continue Reading →
Feeling the Blues
Jimi Hendrix is on record as saying, and I quote “blues is easy to play but hard to feel” and how true is that! Guitarists often get so tangled up and side-tracked learning flashy guitar techniques and buying equipment that the most important elements that are required to give that real authentic blues flavor are often overlooked or lost entirely. Playing the … Continue Reading →
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