If you’re a Taylor Swift fan, a.k.a. a ‘Swifty’, then you’ll love this week’s tip and podcast episode*! It’s all about the song Invisible String.
Here’s the guitar chords and the tablature, plus you can hear the story behind the song and my playing recommendations by listening to this week’s podcast episode!
Play on…
Marlene
*To learn about Invisible Strings and how to play it, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
These 3 popular and beautiful Hawaiian songs are fun to play on guitar* – and no slack key guitar skills needed!
1 Over the Rainbow/Wonderful World
2 White Sandy Beach of Hawaii
3 Beach in Hawaii
And, you can learn how to play them by listening to this week’s podcast episode!
Aloha
Play on…
Marlene
*To learn how to play these 3 songs, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
If you’ve ever heard guitar music in Hawaii, it was probably slack key guitar. It’s a specific Hawaiian style of music where strings are down tuned and the music is played with fingerstyle patterns. To gain your slack key guitar* playing skills listen to this week’s podcast episode!
Aloha
Play on…
Marlene
*To learn how to play slack key guitar, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
Playing with a thumbpick* can be fun, but it can take a a little getting used to. Here’s a few tips to help you:
1 Choose a pick that fits comfortably on your thumb
2 Choose a gauge (thickness); light, medium or heavy
3 Start getting used to it by playing the bass notes only
4 Then add in the melody while playing the bass notes.
And listen to this week’s podcast episode!
Play on…
Marlene
*To hear more about playing with a thumbpick, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
Are you shopping online for your guitar? If so, then keep these 5 tips* in mind:
1 Ask questions, get info and photos
2 Check the return policy
3 Know the price range of your guitar
4 Learn about brands & models
5 Look for bonus offers, i.e. financing, free shipping, etc.
And listen to this week’s podcast episode!
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Marlene
*To hear details about each online shopping tip, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
Jimmy Buffett, one of the most talented performers of kick back music, passed away on September 1st. In his honor, I thought it appropriate to share how to play this Parrothead anthem Margaritaville*!
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Marlene
*To learn about the song’s inspiration and how to play it with just 3 chords, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
Get ready to take your guitar playing to the next level because master guitarist John Knowles, CGP, shares his expertise, knowledge and his many tips for guitar playing improvement such as:
Sing while you play
Everything is on the guitar more than once (i.e. E chord)
Train yourself to barely clear the strings (chord changing)
‘Arrive’ at your chords, stay loose
And so much more – you won’t want to miss this one!
To hear John’s words of wisdom click here to listen to the podcast and check out my YouTube channel to see John’s videos!
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Marlene
Both instruments are wonderful but how do you know which one is better for you? That’s simple, learn about both instruments before you decide, like these basic facts:
Similarities: stringed instruments, general construction (body, neck, head), fretted, can play notes or chords
Differences: Size, guitar is up to 40″ while ukuleles are 11-24″, guitar sound is bigger, ukulele sound is lighter, tuning (guitar E, A, D, G, B, E, ukulele G, C, E, A).
To learn more about the similarities & differences of guitars and ukuleles, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
Play on…
Marlene
There are so many great country songs and here’s 3 I think you’ll enjoy playing!
I Walk the Line Johnny Cash
Jolene Dolly Parton
The Gambler Kenny Rogers
Play on…
Marlene
*To learn more about these songs and how to play them, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
You definitely need to play well with others to have a successful guitar jam session*!
Here’s a few ideas and suggestions to help you get started:
~Choose a day, time & location
~Invite your guitar friends
~Set up, chairs, stands, etc.
~Sustenance is important!
~’Jammers’ can bring copies of songs to share
~Most importantly, have fun!
Play on…
Marlene
*To hear about jam sessions suggestions, including do’s and don’ts, listen to my newest podcast!