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10 Tips For Practicing Guitar

ging — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:52:06 +0000

◼ Be consistent – practicing 6 days a week is a very essential part developing as a musician. When you see how much you can get done in a week it can inspire you to work through the tough spots. ◼ Practice what you cannot play – 80% of your practice time should be spent ...

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ging — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:22:44 +0000

Chords 101: The Guitarists Guide to Basic Chords – Part 2: Minor Chords

ging — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 04:07:46 +0000

If you are just joining us you can get up to speed by going through Part 1 of this series ***here*** Minor Chords So by now you should be getting use to seeing chords a more than just shapes. There is a reason each note is where it is. The sound of each chord it ...

The Guitarists Guide to Music Theory – Part 1

ging — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:08:35 +0000

To most people music theory is an academic exercise undertaken to pass a test. A few people make the connections to use it in a practical way. For fewer yet it becomes a fascinating way to describe the music they are hearing and thinking. I always tell my students that if they are not going ...

What you need to know to get started playing the guitar: Part 2

ging — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:11:13 +0000

So at this point you should know the names of the open strings, the parts of the guitar and how to read fretboard diagrams. If you are just joining us and have not gone through part 1 you can find it here. The Musical Alphabet Some of you will be completely new to music, if ...

What you need to know to get started playing the Guitar: Part 1

ging — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 03:50:05 +0000

If you have just picked up a guitar, or have had one for a while but have just not figured out how it works yet, you are in the right place. This series will take you through everything you need to know to get started playing the best instrument on the planet. It’s a new ...

Really Know Your Guitar In 10 Weeks

ging — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 16:00:48 +0000

Two Dimensional Guitar In my early years of studying the guitar my only way of getting around the neck was with shapes. I saw the neck as being the same shapes repeating. It was easy for me to get to and understand and I was able to connect my ear to those shapes and play ...

10 Essential Practice Tips For Guitarists

ging — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:34:29 +0000

Always Use a Metronome – Having a good sense of time and feel is at the core of being a good musician. It is impossible to develop it without a metronome. If you practice without a metronome the hard work you put in is significantly diminished. Set Goals – Setting goals will ensure you are ...

Welcome To Week One1

ging — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:09:57 +0000

Hi Everyone, Thanks for logging in to the content for week 1 of All Saints Luthern Guitar Church.

Chords 101: The Guitarists Guide to Basic Chords – Part 1: My First Chords

ging — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 22:42:43 +0000

Use the concepts in the series to understand all chords and at the end of the end of the day make better music.