Often when I improvise using arpeggios on guitar, I like to add more scale tones to the typical 3 note, CAGE shape arpeggios in any given key. There are many reasons why you might prefer to add these extra notes. Maybe you’d like to get a more focused tonal sound or just make arpeggio shapes that are more comfortable on the neck. What is An Arpeggio? If you need a refresher lesson, I did one …
5 Books Every Guitarist Should Own
Guitar Books for 2024! I’ve updated one of my most popular articles to include new info and changes for the best guitar books for 2024. For many guitarists, books are still the best way to learn the instrument whether you prefer eBooks on your tablet or computer or; old-fashioned physical guitar books. In the age of Youtube videos and learning Apps on our devices, the online community has created a sort of overload of information …
4 Tips for Expanding Your Musical Taste
Having the ability to deeply enjoy music is a gift that not everyone possesses. If you’re one of the lucky ones, it’s in your interest to nurture that gift by listening to as great a variety of music as possible. It’s nice to enjoy our old favorites, sure, but there’s magic in pushing ourselves to try new sounds. It’s part of your musical evolution — in any case, you won’t lose the ability to listen …
Three concepts to level up your guitar playing
As guitarists, we are notorious for learning just enough to get by and calling it a day, trusting that a few minor pentatonic boxes will be enough to carry us through anything that comes our way! This is mainly because learning guitar music theory methodically can be difficult, the way the fretboard is laid out is unintuitive when compared to the piano which makes working through these lessons tedious for many players who early on …
Can Your Child Benefit From Learning An Instrument? We Take A Look.
When children come home from school enthusiastic about playing a guitar or other musical instruments, we all let out a collective moan. Very few of us look forward to the prospect of listening to a youngster practice a screechy violin or tunelessly practice the recorder; nevertheless, once they crack it, it may be thrilling to watch and hear what they have accomplished. There are also a number of benefits that are readily apparent for youngsters …
Ultimate Hobbies For Music Lovers
If you have always had a passion for music then there are many careers and hobbies you can get into. It isn’t just always about playing an instrument, there are plenty of other ideas out there. It is all about finding the right one for you and once you have that enjoyment then you will never want to let it go. Check out the list below for all your music-loving hobbies. Learn an Instrument The …
Rock ‘n’ Roll Star: How to Boost Your Confidence In Time For Your Next Gig
Ask any musician and they will tell you they have experienced stage fright at some point in their career. It doesn’t matter who you are, whether you sell out arenas and stadiums worldwide or are coming up to your first ever gig in your local bar, it’s understandable to feel nervous. These nerves can get the better of you, causing you to make mistakes that do not represent your genuine talent. If you have a …
How to Maximize Your Potential for Success as a Musician
Are you interested in taking steps to maximise your potential in the music industry? This is a highly competitive sector and every year thousands of people try to find a footing selling their art. Here are some of the key possibilities that you should explore here that can help you get the results that you deserve. Expand Your Reach First, you should think about expanding your reach as a musician. You need to consider how …
How Your Child Can Benefit From Learning a Musical Instrument
The kids coming out of school waving permission slips for a musical instrument makes us all moan. We do not love the prospect of listening to a child practice a high pitched violin or noisily rehearsing the recorder, but if they get the hang of it, the results can be amazing. Aside from the obvious advantages of learning a musical instrument, there are several other advantages to be gained. Apart from being a pleasurable hobby, …
How To Get Your Kids Enthusiastic About Learning The Guitar
Getting your little one to appreciate guitar playing means getting them to appreciate good music. Learning the guitar, just like any other musical instrument, holds so many health benefits. It helps boost confidence, enhances your creativity, and gives you a different avenue to express your emotions, among other numerous benefits. Learning to play the guitar can be a great and fun experience for your kids. It gives them something they can hold on to even …
