By Dean Erickson
The guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments, and guitar tablature is particularly popular among the online guitar community.
There are thousands of guitarists connected via online communities sharing guitar tabs, tips and stories and there are many of websites dedicated to sharing guitar music, tablature and even guitar lessons. Some you have to pay for, but there’s a lot out there for free.
Beginning guitarists and professionals alike can take advantage of what is available for free on the Internet. It’s true, you can really download guitar tablature for free on the Internet. Read more »
By Craig Bassett
Have you ever done any of the following?
- Made excuses for not practicing because you “didn’t have time”?
- Practiced the same licks and exercises that you did last year?
- Felt like you had hit a brick wall in your progress?
- Felt unsure as to what to practice?
Unless your name is Steve Vai, chances are you’ve done at least one of the above!
They are all symptoms of having a lack of vision.
What do I mean by vision? Vision in this context is having a clearly defined picture in your mind’s eye of how you would like to play. It must be a crystal clear, exciting and inspiring picture! Read more »
Many of us think we would like to play guitar, but thinking about it and actually trying to do it are two very different things. You can choose a guitar to buy, but once you are holding this instrument in your hand it is difficult to know how to play it – or even how to hold it properly.
The good news is that there are plenty of resources available to learn how to play guitar.
First of all, if you’re serious, get a decent instrument. Don’t pick up a $50 guitar from Walmart. At least invest in a name brand beginner’s guitar.
I bought an Oscar Schmidt acoustic guitar from a friend for $90. A price like that sure didn’t break the bank, but it’s a quite decent guitar, especially for someone like me – my expertise is on the keyboard, not the guitar.
Secondly, get some help learning guitar. If you’re pretty musical, you might get by with a DVD or instruction book teaching you how to play. Or, you may have a friend who can help you out a little. Read more »
Learn Guitar Scales Using The Crabwise Method
Crabwise scales are a great way to learn numerous guitar scales in a single lesson. This is how you can play guitar scales ‘Crabwise.’ Lets look at the E major scale as an example. Start off on the E major scale and play it on the first 3 frets from the 6th string down to the first. When you reach the last note play back the F major scale back up the strings. When you reach the 6th string play the G major scales down the strings.
Learn Guitar Scales on The Entire Fretboard
When most people learn scales they learn one position, then the next, then the next. Learning guitar scales this way can make your playing sound very ‘boxy.’ Instead of learning scales by potions try learning them in string pairs right up and down the neck. This will program into your mind that the scale is over the entire fretboard and will have a remarkable effect on your playing.
Play With Repetition in Mind
Repetition is what makes music great. When you first learn scales you may be tempted to avoid repetition but this is a mistake. Repetition lets the listener get the feel for the song and makes your playing more entertaining. Read more »
Taking blues guitar lessons online can improve your playing
No matter how many bands there are in the world, there always appear to be new acts — which means the amount of people picking up the guitar is always on the increase.
With so many people wanting to learn how to play blues guitar, it looks as though the number of new bands and solo musicians will continue to rise. As they influence more budding musicians, it doesn’t look as though the number of guitarists will ever dip.
Discover your hidden potential with online blues guitar lessons
There are obviously many different styles of music that appeal to listeners, but one of the most popular styles is electrified music that makes people want to dance, sing or shout. Rock ‘n roll may be the most popular of these styles, but there are many other great styles. One of the best genres of electric guitar music is “the blues.” Read more »
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