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Thursday Tip

Thursday Tip

4 Easy Steps To Setting (and achieving) Guitar Goals!

Acoustic Guitar

You’ve probably been busy setting your business and/or personal goals, but what about your guitar goals? Here’s 4 easy steps to setting and ultimately achieving your guitar goals:
1. Write down your goals. What ever your goal is, i.e.; Learn to play fingerpicking., put it in writing, you’ll be more committed to making it happen.
2. Put a date on it. When you have a deadline, like; Learn fingerpicking by August 2020. you’re more apt to hit your goal.
3. Develop an action plan. Create a do-able plan, something you can realistically commit to, like; Practice picking 10 minutes each day.
4. Tell someone about your guitar goal. When you share your plans with someone else you’re more accountable. 
Play on…
Marlene

2020-01-09T07:08:24-08:00January 9th, 2020|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

2020 Song ~ I Can See Clearly Now!

In honor of 2020, play this fun song by Johnny Nash I Can See Clearly Now. It’s mostly D, G, A & C*, you can play along with the video (click here or left), and if you’re so inspired…play the calypso strum with rescato. It’s clearly 2020 music!
Play on…
Marlene

*The Bridge may have a couple of chords that you don’t know, yet, like F, C#m (C sharp minor) & Bm (B minor). I recommend these fingerings:

  

 

 

2020-01-02T09:24:24-08:00January 2nd, 2020|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Easy Tab With A Heavenly Sound!

Acoustic Guitar

Tabs (tablature) are fun to play. It’s different than playing chords, some people find it to be harder, for others it’s easier, but once you get used to reading and playing them they can be fairly simple. Here’s an easy one to try, Angels We Have Heard On High* ~ your guitar playing will sound heavenly!
Play on…
Marlene

*Note: The two circles at the beginning and end of a section indicate that you repeat that section.

2019-12-19T09:14:44-08:00December 19th, 2019|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: , |

Easy Thanksgiving Songs

Acoustic Guitar

Here’s two versions of the song Over The River And Through the Woods; version 1 with A, D, E7, B7, and version 2 with C, F, G7, D7   AND – in case you’re looking for more songs, take a look at this list of the Top 10 Thanksgiving Songs ~ if you like one (or more), look for the chords on-line.
I’m grateful for you and my guitar!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Play on…
Marlene

 

2019-11-27T09:42:29-08:00November 28th, 2019|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

Reminder…Humidify Your Guitar!

Keep your guitar wood at a relative humidity level of 45-55% to prevent cracking and/or other serious issues. But wait…are you thinking, ‘…hmmm, what is a guitar humidifier and how do I use it?’ Then watch this video of the 10 Best Guitar Humidifiers. Guitar humidity, for playing fluidity!  
Play on…
Marlene

P.S. They’re all good options, I use #3!

 

2019-11-21T10:12:51-08:00November 21st, 2019|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |

5 Simple Tips For Beginners

Acoustic Guitar

New guitarists should keep these 5 simple tips in mind:
1. Be Patient
2. Always Tune Your Guitar Before You Play
3. Don’t Compare Your Playing To Others ~ even Eric Clapton was once a beginner!
4. Try New Skills and Songs
5. Never Give Up ~ The temptation to quit will be greatest just before you succeed (Ancient Chinese Proverb)
Play on…
Marlene

 

2019-11-06T15:43:04-08:00November 7th, 2019|Categories: Thursday Tip|Tags: |
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