Family Of Chords – Song Writing 101
As a teacher I am often asked how are songs made?
Songs use many techniques that I will discuss over the next few months.
First I will explain the Harmonized [...]
Archive for November, 2017
Common Blues Riffs!
Now that we know the Blues Scale and some of the most common Blues Chords lets do some common single (one note at a time) note riffs (common melodies). Again [...]
More Fun With The Minor Pentatonic Scale!
Now that you know the C Minor Pentatonic scale in all positions of your instrument lets learn some more chord progressions that go with the scale. Again staying in the [...]
Applying the Minor Pentatonic Scale
Record or have a friend play the following standard twelve bar blues in C then – play the single note C Minor Pentatonic Scale in all possible positions (registers) and octaves. [...]
Developing Good Rhythm Technique
One of the biggest challenges of playing any instrument is the ability to play in time. This is usually the weakest of all musical requirements. I recommend to first get [...]
Bass Guitar Techniques
To be a good bass player it is essential to be able to play with a pick and your fingers. First when using a pick on bass I recommend [...]
Guitar Practice Procedures and Strumming Techniques
A good habit for any instrument is to warm up. On the guitar start by picking the open thin E string (E string closet to floor) approximately 150 to 200 times. Use [...]
Getting the Most From Practicing / Studying Music – Part I
I was asked by a student recently how do I study more efficiently?Studying music or any complex subject requires structure and diligence! When preparing to study put only the [...]
Proper Technique For Changing Chords
One of the most important techniques for guitar (most instruments) is to be aware of not lifting your fingers away from the instrument. I tell my students slide like a [...]
Proper Technique For Changing Chords
One of the most important techniques for guitar (most instruments) is to be aware of not lifting your fingers away from the instrument. I tell my students slide like [...]