Thursday Tips
How To Play A Bar Chord
Give bar (barre) chords a try. Playing a bar chord on guitar can be tough, in fact it might sound icky at first, but in this video I show you how to play a bar chord and tips to getting a good sound. Soon you’ll be a great bar-(chord)-tender!
Play on…
Marlene
Memorial Day Song To Play ~ Toby Keith’s American Soldier
Here’s a song to play this weekend, Toby Keith’s American Soldier. It’s fairly easy, pretty much using the C, G and D chords, and here’s the lyric/chords link (note: capo on fret 2). Thanks to all who serve, have served and to those who made the ultimate sacrifice ~ we’re a grateful nation.
Play on…
Marlene
Shake Up Your Playing!
Want to give your non guitar playing family and friends a chance to ‘jam’ along with you? As explained in this Making Music article, small percussion instruments can really help them to be involved. Your jam session will shake and roll!
Play on…
Marlene
3 Fun Songs For Mother’s Day!
Treat the mom in your life to a musical gift, your guitar playing. Here’s a few suggestions ~ Mother and Child Reunion (Paul Simon), Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys (Willie Nelson), Mother Like Mine (The Band Perry). Happy Mother’s Day!
Play on…
Marlene
Magical Experience…Playing With Other Guitarists!
Guitar brings people together and it’s a fun way to communicate in a group. And talk about playing together…in this 40 Fingers/Bohemian Rhapsody video see how the connectivity of these 4 people makes beautiful music. Voila, guitar jams are magical!
Play on…
Marlene
What’s Ebony? Where Does It Come From? ~ The Ebony Project
Continuing with our International Guitar Month theme, today’s tip is to learn about guitar wood, specifically the sustainability of Ebony. In this Acoustic Guitar article, Adam Perlmutter shares the great work Taylor Guitars is doing to plant new ebony trees in Cameroon ~ a perfect way to honor Earth Day (4/22)!
Play on…
Marlene
Historically Speaking ~ Origins of Acoustic Guitar!
Continuing with our International Guitar Month theme, today’s tip is focused on guitar history. Learn the origins of our wonderful instrument by watching this fantastic 5 minute guitar history video. Our modern day guitars have evolved beautifully ~ and the rest is history!
Play on…
Marlene
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