Thursday Tips
Go International, Tour Manuel Rodriguez Guitarras Factory!
Go to Toledo, Spain without leaving home and learn about classical guitar construction. On this tour we join 3rd generation luthier Manuel Rodriguez as he guides us through the processes used to build a Spanish Guitar. Viva la guitarra!
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Marlene
Take A Taylor Guitars Factory Tour
Learn about your instrument by touring a guitar factory. In honor of April’s International Guitar Month I thought it would be fun to ‘take’ you on some guitar factory tours that highlight the various methods and processes used in guitar construction. Let’s start with the Taylor Guitars factory tour. Enjoy being a tourist!
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Marlene
Learn New Guitar Chords
Explore new guitar chords using the internet. For example; this ChordBook site allows you to ‘build’ a chord, like the Em (E minor), by clicking on the E, then click min (minor), and bonus, click on the pick to hear the chord sound (be sure your speaker is on). Expand a-chord-ingly!
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Marlene
How To Find 3 Chord Guitar Songs
Yes it’s true, no kidding, you can play many songs using just 3 chords. Here’s a cool website to help you get your fingers (ha, ha) on some 3 chord guitar songs ~ you can’t go wrong, with a 3 chord song!
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Marlene
Luck o’ the Internet ~ Irish Music Guitar Skills
Add some Irish flavor to your music. You can use the internet to find skills related to holidays and events, for instance; in honor of St. Patty’s Day try these cool Irish rhythm and lead guitar skills. Irish guitar playing, can you ‘jig’ it?!
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Marlene
Luck o’ the Internet ~ YouTube!
Use YouTube tutorials to learn specific songs. Simply look for a song title, include the word tutorial or lesson, and voilá someone will show you their interpretation of how to play the song. Here’s one in honor of International Women’s Day (today)!
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Marlene
Record (audio/video) Your Guitar Practice
Record your practice sessions. It’s a valuable tool and here’s why; 8 Reasons To Record Your Guitar Practice. Try it! As mentioned at the end of the article, record and listen for one week. Your guitar playing will improve in record(ed) time!
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Marlene
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