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Learning a musical instrument is a journey that I found super rewarding and offers countless benefits. Among the myriad of instruments available, two of the most popular choices are the guitar and the piano. Whether you're a beginner setting out …
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Greetings, rhythm enthusiasts and immediately allow me to introduce you to the fresh sounds of Martin's Reimagined series, an innovative line from the legendary guitar creators at Martin. Now these aren't folks just fresh off the boat but have …
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There are many ways to paint a guitar body, some are simple, some are multi-staged and hard to follow. With this tutorial we will going to try to do it simple and hopefully you will be able to paint your guitar body without wanting to kill me.The …
Producer and guitarist Rick Beato recently sat down with legendary guitarist Tommy Emmanuel for an hour long conversation where they discussed melody, practicing guitar, playing complicated songs, sources of inspiration and much more. This …
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How To Barre The Dreaded F-Chord For Beginners The dreaded F-chord is one of the hardest chords for beginner guitar players to learn. Once you feel comfortable playing simple guitar songs with open chords, you will eventually come across the …
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One of the most fundamental factors of a guitar sound is what kind of material it’s made of. People seem to focus so much on acquiring the right guitar gear to shape the sound, that they forget about choosing a guitar with the preferred …
Technology has had such an impact on everyday life. Everything from work to entertainment has experienced some form of technological innovation. In fact, even musicians have discovered new ways to nurture their talents through the use of technology. …
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GUEST POST - There is no denying it. A boxy and bulky piano simply does not have the same sex appeal as a sleek and slender Fender or Les Paul, and that may be enough to turn you away from the musical instrument altogether. However, you should not be …
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GUEST POST - The life span of any string instrument is greatly affected by how the player takes care of it. Just like a vehicle, it also needs proper maintenance and special attention to ensure it will sound its best through the years. It’s a …
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GUEST POST - Composing music on your guitar may sound like a difficult task, but it can be easier than you think, at least, with some help. Anyone with musical talent and the ability to play chord progressions can easily create their own music. It …
In the vast pantheon of Irish Ballads, there are those you almost never hear, those that are quite common, and those that have been done so often you may never want to hear them again, or at least you'll want to give them a rest for a while. That …
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Today I'd like to chat about the style of picking used in gypsy jazz guitar, otherwise known as 'rest stroke' picking.This picking technique is what allows gypsy jazz guitarists to produce such a strong sound on their instrument, and once …
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GUEST POST - I thought I might offer a few words in this post about a guitar genre that rarely gets the spotlight outside of its own community of players, namely that of guitar accompaniment in traditional Irish music. Now when I say …
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GUEST POST - Technology has changed the music industry beyond recognition over the last few years, but the musician’s main concern — how to make a sustainable income — remains the same as ever. Although it may seem that tech hasdone nothing but …
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