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Essential Chord Progressions Learning the most common chord progressions is key to recognising and playing music. While charts of these progressions can be found easily, it’s better to develop your ears and play by intuition rather than relying on printed material. Focus on the progressions that are most important to you, and try to identify […]

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Learning Guitar Chords   Learning Guitar Chords n a specific order is crucial to the success of your journey as a guitarist. By starting with single notes, moving onto dyads, power chords, triads, basic open chords, barre chords, and finally advanced chords, you’ll be building a solid foundation and maximizing your potential for growth and […]

Learn Songs: The Ultimate Path to Improving Your Guitar Skills Guitar Skills. Playing the guitar is a fantastic hobby and a great way to express yourself creatively. However, to truly improve your playing, you need to practice regularly and challenge yourself with new techniques and songs. One of the best ways to do this is […]

Active vs Passive Pickups Active pickups and passive pickups are two different types of guitar pickups that produce sound differently. It’s important to understand the differences between these two types in order to determine which one is right for you. What’s the Difference Between Passive and Active Pickups? Active pickups use a preamp powered by […]

February 5, 2023

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How to use Chord Notes in Your Guitar Solos As a guitar player, incorporating chord tones into your solos can bring a new level of musicality and structure to your playing. But how do you effectively use chord tones to create memorable and impactful solos? Here are some tips on how to effectively use chord […]

Vibrato technique on Guitar Vibrato is a technique that adds expression and depth to guitar playing, allowing the player to create a more vocal-like sound on the instrument. Here are some secrets to achieving great vibrato on guitar: Slow Practice: Slow and steady wins the race. Start by practicing vibrato slowly and gradually increase the […]

The Art of Bending Strings on Guitar: A Guide to Expressive Technique Bending strings on the guitar is a fundamental technique for creating expressive and soulful sounds on the instrument. From blues and rock to country and jazz, guitar players have been using string bends to add emotion and nuance to their playing for decades. […]