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What is a Tritone? How To Use the Devil’s Interval
The tritone has been the topic of so much discussion that has led to some misinformation and misunderstanding. First, the tritone received its famous nickname, the Devil’s interval, for being the diabolus in musica or the Devil in music. The two notes, when played together, form a dissonant sound that has been described as being […]
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Minor Scale Chords – The Ultimate Reference Guide For All Guitarists
When I was about 13 or 14, my music teacher made me write out everything. I hated him at the time for that; but, today I’m so grateful. I wanted to learn rock tunes and he taught me music. Ah, the sweet ignorance of youth! He made me buy a music notebook… And, use it! I […]
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5 Must-Know Pentatonic Shapes For All Guitarists
Every beginning guitarist, at one point or another, hears the term pentatonic or pentatonic scale. Usually it’s very early on in lessons or from fellow guitarists. Likewise, intermediate players look to develop new and interesting ways to improve their pentatonic playing. However, it’s been my experience, as a player and instructor, that most fail to […]
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Barre Chord Shapes for Guitar – Turn Open-Major Chords Into Movable Shapes
Turning the E & A Open-Major Chords Into Movable ShapesAs a rock guitar teacher, one of the first things that I teach an aspiring, young fretblazer is the E power chord (E5). Here’s the basic premise: A kid walks in for his first lesson and after teaching him the parts of the guitar, how to […]
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The Beginner’s Guide To The Minor Scale Chords For Guitar
Imagine a world where you only feel happy emotions. That would be the same as playing only in major keys. It would be the same sound and, after a while, it would get quite boring. I know that many people feel that being happy all of the time seems like a good idea. But, imagine […]
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The Major Scale For Guitar – Why Start With C Major?
Let me tell you a story. I few years back, I took a hiatus and went to the Andes mountains to relax. I brought with me a dozen books and my guitar. This was a relatively remote part of town, complete with water and electricity rationing. It turns out that my neighbor’s son was a […]
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Acoustic vs. Electric – What are the Parts of Each Type of Guitar?
Guitars are like cars, there are many makes and models. And, just like there are certain fundamentals to driving a car; there are fundamentals to playing a guitar. In other words, everything that you learn on one guitar can be transferred to another. As you gain more experience, you’ll discover that certain techniques work better […]
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Types of Electric Guitars – Choosing The Best Electric Guitar For Your Budget
The 12-year old version of me was working for the local butcher. I delivered dead carcasses to the old ladies of the neighborhood, swept sawdust and pig fat off of the floor and cleaned up more chicken grease from the rotisserie station than I care to remember. However, one block east of the butcher shop […]
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How To Buy A Guitar – Finding The Best Guitar For Your Needs
My first guitar was a Harmony Strat-o-tone—a cheap knockoff of the legendary Fender Stratocaster. I purchased it because it looked like the black guitar that David Gilmour was sporting in a Pink Floyd poster that I saw in the record store. The neck was too thick, the action (the distance between the strings and the fretboard) […]
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50 Easy Guitar Songs For Beginners That Sound Amazing
Every time that a guitar is picked up for the first time, chances are that there’s a story behind it. In most cases, there’s a song that inspires someone to think, “That would be fun to play on guitar!” Then, after said guitar is purchased, some sort of learning program begins: private lessons, YouTube videos, subscription […]
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