Good guitar posture* can help you feel better and play longer, more enjoyable playing sessions. That’s why it’s important to be mindful of your body as you hold and play your guitar.
Play on…
Marlene
*To learn guitar posture improvement ideas Click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
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Being able to easily find natural notes on your fretboard* is a good thing to know. First, it’s good to understand how notes are laid out on your guitar neck (see the March 2023 Fretboard tip), then you’ll play only the natural notes, no sharps or flats, in order – A, B, C, D, E, F & G – on each string.
Play on…
Marlene
*To learn more about playing natural notes on your guitar fretboard, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
For us guitar players, callused fingertips are normal and important. They can be a bit painful to acquire though, but worth it.
Here’s a few tips* to help toughen your skin and build up those precious calluses:
1. Play guitar regularly (everyday is ideal)
2. Play shorter, more frequent sessions (i.e. 5-10 minutes, 3x/day)
3. Use lighter gauged strings or nylon strings
4. Be patient, it takes time!
5. Check out these soreness relieving ideas to help you as you build your calluses
Play on…
Marlene
*To learn more, listen to my the newest episode by clicking here!
Setting a practice routine will help you become a better player. Just follow these simple steps* to develop your routine and before you know it it will become a habit. Establishing guitar playing habits is the key to your quick improvement!
1. Set a day, time and frequency
2. Set the amount of time
3. Decide on a start date
4. Map out a practice plan
5. Try it out for 30 days
6. After 30 days, assess and adjust
Play on…
Marlene
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*To get started setting up your own practice routine, click here to listen to this week’s podcast episode!
As you know by now, I love to run with a good theme! Here are some songs* to play on Sunday for, or in honor of, your father:
1. My Old Man by Zac Brown Band video chords
2. Song For Dad by Keith Urban video chords
3. Cat’s in the Cradle by Harry Chapin video chords
Happy Fathers Day!
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Marlene
*To hear about the writers’ inspirations and playing/rhythm suggestions for each song, listen to my newest podcast ~ episode 68!
Recently someone said, “…the times are changing…” and “…there should be a song about that…”. It got me thinking about Bob Dylan’s song, The Times They Are A-Changin’. Here’s the chords and lyrics, so you can give it a whirl. You’ll be in good company, it’s been covered by The Byrds, Simon & Garfunkel, The Beach Boys, Tracey Chapman & Brandi Carlile!
Play on…
Marlene