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Thursday Tip

Thursday Tip

How to Play All You Need Is Love

February is Heart Month and Valentine’s Day, so I thought you might like to play All You Need is Love by The Beatles*.  The chords are: G, D, Em, Am, D7, D6, A, B7 & C, and the rhythm includes a couple of time signatures within this song, so start with a basic strum and then embellish from there. 
All You Need Is Love by The Beatles  chords/lyrics
Play on…
Marlene

*To hear about the song’s history and how to play this song, listen to this week’s podcast episode by clicking here!

 

      

 

 

 

2022-02-01T10:40:02-08:00February 3rd, 2022|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Songs with 100 in the Title!

Today marks a podcasting milestone, the release of my Tips for Guitar Playing Success podcast show’s 100th episode ~ whoa-hoo!
In honor of the occasion I thought it would be fun to share a couple of ‘100’ themed songs* for you to play.
1. 100 Years by Five for Fighting  chords/lyrics
2. 100 Years Ago by The Rolling Stones  chords/lyrics
Enjoy and cheers to the next 100!
Play on…
Marlene

*To hear about these ‘100’ songs and playing suggestions, listen to this week’s podcast episode by clicking here!

 

      

 

 

 

2022-01-19T11:58:20-08:00January 27th, 2022|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

The Best Guitar Tuners for Acoustic Guitars

Tuning your guitar is obviously super important. I find that the clip-on electronic chromatic tuners are easy to use and very accurate, so here are a couple of brands/models that I like:
Snark: 1. SN5 basic tuner (pictured), 2. ST-8HZ includes a metronome
D’addario: Small/compact 1. Micro Headstock tuner, 2. NS Micro Soundhole tuner
Wegrower: 1. Basic tuner with a rechargeable battery
As far as tuning apps, GuitarTuna and Fender Guitar Tuner are good.
BTW ~ What’s the difference between a guitar and a fish?
A: You can’t tuna fish!
Play on…
Marlene

*To hear a more details about these tuners, listen to this week’s podcast episode by clicking here!

 

      

 

 

 

2022-01-11T12:40:33-08:00January 20th, 2022|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

The Secret to Achieving Your Guitar Playing Resolution

 With the new year upon us and (hopefully) your guitar playing resolution on your mind, I thought it would help to share a couple secrets* for success:
1. Keep your goal simple, like learn the F#m chord rather than learn all bar chords.
2. Be realistic about your time frame, like 6 months from now rather than by next week!
3. And ~ the ‘secret sauce’ ~ after 1 month review your goal, time frame, & plans, then adjust your time frame as necessary. After all, you still have 352 days left to make it happen!
Play on…
Marlene

*To hear a more detailed description of the secrets, listen to this week’s podcast episode by clicking here!

 

      

 

 

 

2022-01-11T09:25:09-08:00January 13th, 2022|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Listen to the 5 Most Loved Episodes of 2021!

In case you missed them or want to listen to them again, here are the top 5* most listened to podcast episodes of 2021 ~ see if any of these were on your list of favorites!
#1 Acoustic Guitar vs Electric Guitar
#2 July 4th Patriotic Songs to Play
#3 Easy Christmas & Hanukkah Songs
#4 How to Play the D Scale on Your Guitar
#5 The Best Woods for Acoustic Guitars

Play on…
Marlene

*To hear a recap of the top 5 episodes, listen now by clicking here!

 

      

 

 

 

2022-01-05T17:05:17-08:00January 6th, 2022|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

15 Guitar New Year’s Resolution Ideas!

It’s a good time to reflect on your 2021 playing year and set your guitar goal(s) for next year. To help inspire you here’s 15 guitar resolution ideas:
1. Practice
2. Memorize a song
3. Learn a new music style
4. Learn note bending
5. Learn a new strum
6. Study music theory
7. Play tablature
8. Use a metronome
9. Play with others
10. Learn alternate tunings
11. Learn solo improvisation
12. Learn scales
13. Expand your chord knowledge
14. Understand song formatting
15. Write a song
Happy New Year!
Play on…
Marlene

*For more about these ideas and setting a 2022 goal, listen to my newest podcast episode by clicking here!

 You could win a $50 Guitar Center gift card, but hurry, your membership must be received by tomorrow night (12/31/21 at 11:59 pm PST).  Simply join my podcast club and you’ll be automatically entered in the drawing. Click here for more details and to join the club!

 

      

 

 

 

2021-12-29T19:09:50-08:00December 30th, 2021|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

How to Play Auld Lang Syne with Bar Chords

Last December I shared simple ways to play Auld Lang Syne*, a couple with easy chords and a basic tab. This year I’m taking it up a notch and challenging you to play a bar chord version. It will be a great opportunity to ‘up’ your bar chording skills while prepping for your New Year’s Eve gig!
here’s the song/chords link
Merry Christmas!
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn how to play this bar chord version of Auld Lange Syne, listen to my newest podcast episode by clicking here!

DON’T FORGET!!! You could win a $50 Guitar Center gift card! Simply join my podcast club and you’ll be automatically entered in the drawing. Click here for more details and to join the club!

 

      

 

 

 

2021-12-23T08:26:32-08:00December 23rd, 2021|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

5 Helpful Guitar Duet Tips!

Playing music with another guitarist is so much fun! Here are 5 tips* that have helped me when I play with another person:
1. Decide on a song
2. Choose a format for your song (i.e. chords, tabs)
3. Run through the song and begin to choose parts/styles
4. Practice, both together and on your own
5. Feel each others’ vibe so you can synchronize!
You and your playing partner could become a dynamic duo!
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn more details about each of these 5 tips, listen to my newest podcast episode by clicking here!

DON’T FORGET!!! You could win a $50 Guitar Center gift card! Simply join my podcast club and you’ll be automatically entered in the drawing. Click here for more details and to join the club!

 

      

 

 

 

2021-12-13T12:44:28-08:00December 16th, 2021|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , |

Easy Guitar Tablatures for the Holidays!

Christmas tablatures can be a beautiful way to musically celebrate the season. Here’s 2 easy guitar tabs for you to play:
1. Silent Night
2. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
These songs can be instrumental to your festivities!
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn how to play these tabs and for these songs’ histories, listen to my newest podcast episode by clicking here!

DON’T FORGET!!! You could win a $50 Guitar Center gift card! Simply join my podcast club and you’ll be automatically entered in the drawing. Click here for more details and to join the club!

 

      

 

 

 

2021-12-08T18:04:38-08:00December 9th, 2021|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

12 Days of Christmas, a Lively Guitar Sing-along Song!

This is such a fun song* to play and sing, and it’s a wonderful song to involve everyone in the merrymaking of season! It’s pretty easy to play, C, G, A & D and here are the lyrics to have ready for your singers!  
Play on…
Marlene

*To learn all about this song and some really fun playing ideas, listen to my newest podcast episode by clicking here!

DON’T FORGET!!! You could win a $50 Guitar Center gift card! Simply join my podcast club and you’ll be automatically entered in the drawing. Click here for more details and to join the club!

 

      

 

 

 

2021-12-02T08:31:32-08:00December 2nd, 2021|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , |
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