The Surefire Plan To Reach Any Goal That You Have On The Guitar
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Are you highly ambitious about achieving a certain goal on the guitar but you have no idea how to do it? This can be a tough situa ...
» The Surefire Plan To Reach Any Goal That You Have On The Guitar
One scale to rule them all? The minor blues scale is maybe the most useful scale you will ever find. Why? Because it's applicable in any situation - even if it doesn't fit, it's gonna sound cool! I think of it as the ultimate guitar scale, fo ...
» Mega Blues Scale Run - All Over The Neck
Stevie Ray Vaughan's tune Scuttle Buttin' is quite the workout. I can sort of play the main theme, but it's not easy. It's tricky to lock in with the groove and the timing is challenging.
Here is a lick from the tune, which is obviously base ...
» SRV Scuttle Buttin' Blazing Lick
I've bought a few things from Rondo Music over the years, and I have to say, most of it is pretty nice quality for what you pay.
I have an SX guitar a ...
» Budget Guitars with Quality
You really must know guitar scales well in order to play freely. It's fine to just know one minor pentatonic position or box, and then just use your ears to guide you. That's how many blues gre ...
» How To Practice Guitar Scales Effectively
I've been asked quite a few times about how you start a blues solo. The answer is, "it depends". It depends on the style of the song. A fast blues will be much different than a slow one, in terms of how you pl ...
I have been names as one of the top YouTube channels for guitar. I am happy that my YouTube work is getting noticed. I've been doing this for a long time now, and it's great that it's working.
What is ...
» Top YouTube Guitar Channels
I have been listed as one of the top 75 guitar blogs in the world. Wow, that is an honour.
I really don't deserve it, since I don't have much time to update Dolphinstree ...
» I was awarded as Top Guitar Blog
I have create a T-Bone Walker style blues tune in the key of G, (T-Bone's favorite key). It's a medium tempo song, similar to T-Bone Shuffle.
In this course, I teach the melody, a 48 bar long solo, and t ...
» T-Bone Walker Guitar Lesson
I've created a fun lesson on the best blues licks to use. I call them Killer Licks, because they are must-know licks.
A very useful thing about these licks is that they all start the same way. That's another ...
There is a new guitar tab editor available for Android and iOS. It supports guitar and bass tablature.
Sofia, Bulgaria – August 25, 2016 - We are adding the ...
» Guitar Tab Editor iPad - iPhone
The ES 339 Pro from Epiphone is an inexpensive, and very nice semi hollow guitar. The body is slightly smaller than a 335, and this guitar looks and feels great.
I often get asked how to create good looking videos for youtube. Here are some general tips for getting good results when creating videos lessons or demos.
1) Lighting. This is t ...
» 4 Tips for Making Great Youtube Guitar Videos
Prince Rogers Nelson; June 7, 1958 - April 21, 2016
I am devastated to learn that Prince has passed away.
He has been a huge influence throughout my life. He was a ...
» Prince Funk Guitar Lesson Chelsea Rodgers
I am so glad and thankful when students post clips and/or videos of them playing. The reason I feel this way is because I see big leaps their improvement over time. Let me explain.
You see, the ...
» Jump Your Blues Solo by Esteban
Chris Rolling is a French guitar player with great tone and lots of mojo. I've had a listen to his latest EP project - The Chris Rolling Squad.
Overall, I'm digging the tones and the guitar playing. I find ...
The Nikon D500, the long awaited follow-up to the D300S is finally coming.
In case you didn't know, I'm a ...
» Nikon D500
I recently did an interview with the amazing Scott Henderson, and it turned out great! Check it out below. Huge thanks to Scott for taking the time - he really gives back to his f ...
» Scott Henderson Interview 2015 Vibe Station
What could be cooler than being the lead singer or guitarist in your own band? Not only do you get to enjoy your love of music but you also get to be ranked as cool among ...
» Great tips for teenagers looking to start their own band
The classic minor blues, in the key of D minor. Louis Armstrong had a big hit with his version (which is terrific).
I've worked on this thorough lesson for a long time, and now it's finally available for r ...
On May 14, 2015, we lost a legend. BB King moved on quietly at his Las Vegas home, where he was in hospice care after suffering from dehydration.
B.B. King was born on 16 September 1925 t ...
» B.B. King - The Thrill Will Never Be Gone
I love the sound of a Fender Super Reverb or Twin cranked up all the way. Same with an old Marshall Plexi. Those amps start to really bloom when they are pushed.
There is an obvious problem ...
» How to get good blues lead guitar tone
As a guitar teacher, I get all sorts of questions from students. Some want to learn about the pentatonic scale, others want to learn common basic chords, and some want to learn the modes o ...
» How To Become The Guitar Player You Want To Be
This is a fuzz pedal by Fairfield Circuitry, made in Quebec, Canada.
It's got a very thick and fat tone, I really like it. ...
» Unpleasant Surprise Fuzz Demo
The Hammer Jammer is an interesting device you can put on your guitar, for percussive guitar playing.
The Hammer Jammer provides incredibly fast hammering techniques, unique sounds and unusual patt ...
» Hammer Jammer Percussive Guitar
Well, it could happen. If you like writing and love music, you should enter this contest.
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2014 has been a good year for music. Ben Howard, Taylor Swift Foo Fighters, Sam Smith, The War On Drugs, Eric Church, Jungle, are some of the top picks on iTunes.
I have collecte ...
» 2014 - best of iTunes - music, books, apps, movies
Teaching kids to play the guitar might seem like a difficult and stressful task to undertake, but it doesn?t have to be! The key to successfully teaching kids how to master ...
» Easy Songs & Chords for Teaching Kids to Play the Guitar
Amalia loves to play music, and she is definitely a natural - picks up melodies really fast.
She has been taking piano lessons for a while, but recently switched to the Cl ...
» Oh! Susannah on Clarinet and Guitar
The BIAS Desktop plugin from Positive Grid is a very nice tool for your digital audio workstation. It is provided in AU, VST, RTAS and AAX formats for Mac and PC as applicable.
You can ...
