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One Finger Chord Primer Part 6

Darrin Koltow — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:48:43 +0000

Welcome back to the One Finger Guitar Chord Primer. We’re going to learn a new tune in this lesson, Aura Lee, which is much better known as Love Me Tender. Aura Lee is going to teach us a new chord form. It’s our first that uses two fingers.

Sailing to Philadelphia – Songs for Intermediates #28

David Hodge — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:59:57 +0000

Sometimes a simple sounding fingerstyle acoustic guitar part takes a bit of thought and tinkering to create. David looks at how to go beyond the chords offered up on a typical Internet tab sheet in order to get more of the flavor of the original recording of this great Mark Knopfler song.

Newsletter Vol. 3 # 102 – November 16, 2009

David Hodge — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:20:20 +0000

Welcome to Volume 3, Issue #102 of Guitar Noise News! We have three new lessons this week (although one isn't quite ready just yet). David also answers a beginner question he received by email along with all the regular site news.

Practicing Performance

Special to Guitar Noise — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:48:32 +0000

Many guitarists consider practice and performance to be distinct activities. Gerald Klickstein, author of the new book The Musician's Way, shows how they can be combined into an inclusive creative process.

How To Make A Great Guitar Solo

Special to Guitar Noise — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:15:15 +0000

Quite often, guitarists solo as if they are paid by the note, totally ignoring phrasing and melody, two key aspects of soloing. Tom Hess gives us a terrific lesson on phrasing, complete with video!

Newsletter Vol. 3 # 101 – November 1, 2009

David Hodge — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:49:26 +0000

Welcome to Volume 3, Issue #101 of Guitar Noise News! Though he was traveling to Chicago this past week, David still managed to clear three new lessons for publication. Check them out along with all the latest site news.

Mark Knopfler

David Hodge — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:28:42 +0000

Mark Knopfler is best known as the lead guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the British rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded in 1977 with his brother David. After Dire Straits disbanded in 1995, Knopfler continued to record and produce albums as a solo artist under his own name. Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits have sold in excess of 120 million albums to date.

Going On Vacation

Special to Guitar Noise — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:40:05 +0000

First time contributor Dmitry details the work and thought process involved on taking one's guitar along a trip, using his latest vacation as an example of how well things can work out!

Hush Little Baby

Special to Guitar Noise — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:28:04 +0000

Creating chord melody arrangements can be addictive! And you can start out as easy or as complicated as you'd like. Brandon Carrasco takes us step by step through his first time out, turning this timeless lullaby into a wonderful single guitar piece.

What A Wonderful World

Hank Stupi — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:38:28 +0000

Here is Hank's second Guitar Noise lesson, an accompaniment to "What a Wonderful World" as performed by Louis Armstrong. He draws on some of the ideas used in his first arrangement, "Smile", and provides some nice movement in the bass line. Since this is an accompaniment arrangement designed to support vocals, most of the chord voicings will incorporate the melody note on the upper strings.

Newsletter Vol. 3 # 100 – October 19, 2009

David Hodge — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:33:21 +0000

Welcome to Volume 3, Issue #100 of Guitar Noise News! This week we have a very special announcement about another guitar book by David Hodge. FODfest 2009 is also underway and we have more information on this year's performances.

Easy Roll Guitar Method by George Pittaway

Nick Torres — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 06:09:50 +0000

George Pittaway's “Easy Roll Guitar Method” DVD is an incredible bargain at $15. It is highly recommend for anyone interested in hybrid picking and opening up their soloing. This is an ideal DVD for the advanced beginner and beyond.

Newsletter Vol. 3 # 99 – October 1, 2009

David Hodge — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:46:45 +0000

Welcome to Volume 3, Issue #99 of Guitar Noise News! We have a new lesson on guitar technique from Tom Hess, plus a new topic for the month and a profile of guitar legend Eric Clapton.

Eric Clapton

Guitar Noise Staff — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:08:09 +0000

Eric Clapton is one of rock music’s quintessential guitarists. Years before he released an album under his own name he was already an iconic figure on the British music scene. He is the only artist to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times, for his time with The Yardbirds, Cream and also as a solo performer.

Newsletter Vol. 3 # 98 – September 15, 2009

David Hodge — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:58:17 +0000

Welcome to Volume 3, Issue #98 of Guitar Noise News! We have three new lessons to share, plus an update from Alan Green about his new teaching gig.

Smile by Charlie Chaplin

Hank Stupi — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:58:07 +0000

Here is my very first arrangement, a finger style chord melody of the beautiful Charlie Chaplin tune "Smile." Walking through the process step by step, you'll see how an initial "busy" arrangement consisting mainly of eighth notes and arpeggios was pared down to make it easier to play and to allow room for some nice movement in the bass line.

Guitar Teaching: Lesson One

Paul Andrews — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:55:50 +0000

If you have read Nick Minnion's article "Could You Teach Guitar?" and finished with a resounding "Yes!" then the next question is "How?" This article hopes to answer that question with a detailed look at how to teach the all-important first lesson.

Flashback #8 – Midwest Music Academy

David Hodge — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 08:18:41 +0000

Tom "Noteboat" Serb is celebrating the first year of his music school, the Midwest Music Academy. One year ago today we ran a short interview with Tom and this would certainly be a great time to post it once again.

Newsletter Vol. 3 # 97 – September 1, 2009

David Hodge — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:29:59 +0000

Welcome to Volume 3, Issue #97 of Guitar Noise News! Our topic of the month for September is all about teaching. This month we also put a spotlight on the Beatles, as well as on all the various Beatles song lessons available here at Guitar Noise.

An Interview with Alan Green

David Hodge — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:12:10 +0000

All of us at Guitar Noise want to congratulate Alan as he starts off teaching guitar and music pretty close to full time! Get to know one of our Guitar Noise Moderators a little better - you might see him on television one day!