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Slide Guitar: The Basics
By James Nunn »
What is Slide Guitar? The slide playing style in guitar has been prevalent in popular music since the days of the delta blues in the 1930s. It is mostly used to convey emotion through long sustained notes, much like a human vocal or a violin. It relies heavily on tone ...
Practice & Theory
Slide Guitar: The Basics
What is Slide Guitar? The slide playing style in guitar has been prevalent in popular music since the ...
How To Play Well With Others
Every musician has a moment when they have had hours of practice under their belt and are starting ...
Songwriting for Beginners: Part 1 – Lyrics
*Disclaimer* This is my approach to songwriting, one that has brought me a lot of joy and a ...
Equipment & Technology
Choosing Your First Recording Software
DAW may seem like a silly word, and it is. Go ahead, say it. DAW. Silly, right? It’s ...
5 Apps Every Beginner Musician Should Be Using
One great thing about being a beginner musician in the 21st Century is the plethora of amazing apps ...
How to Restring Your Guitar In 6 Easy Steps
If you are like I was when I started playing guitar, restringing your instrument seems completely overwhelming, and ...
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Slide Guitar: The Basics
What is Slide Guitar? The slide playing style in guitar has been prevalent in popular music since the ...
How To Play Well With Others
Every musician has a moment when they have had hours of practice under their belt and are starting ...
Songwriting for Beginners: Part 1 – Lyrics
*Disclaimer* This is my approach to songwriting, one that has brought me a lot of joy and a ...
Choosing Your First Recording Software
DAW may seem like a silly word, and it is. Go ahead, say it. DAW. Silly, right? It’s ...
What is TAB? (And How to Read It)
What is TAB? TAB, also known as Tablature, is a common way of notating music for fretted stringed ...
Woodwinds: Debunking the Myths of Playing High Notes
If you’re a woodwind player, you may find a lot of misunderstanding when it comes to how to ...
How to Develop a Practice Method
It’s easy to pick up an instrument. You’ve watched your favorite guitarist, vocalist, or band onstage and you ...
The Guide to CAGED Method
Part 1: A Way to Expand the Fretboard with Chords You Already Know! Guitar players who know the ...
5 Apps Every Beginner Musician Should Be Using
One great thing about being a beginner musician in the 21st Century is the plethora of amazing apps ...
7th Chord Construction
What is a 7 chord? Simply put, it’s a triad with an extra note on top. 7th chords ...
Strumming Patterns – The Rhythm of Guitar
Strumming patterns are one of the most challenging aspects of learning how to play guitar. As a guitarist ...
How to Restring Your Guitar In 6 Easy Steps
If you are like I was when I started playing guitar, restringing your instrument seems completely overwhelming, and ...