Thursday Tips
Don’t Avoid Playing the ‘F’ Chord
Don't avoid playing the 'F' chord. Most guitarists are not fond of this chord and though it can be a challenge, don't let that stop you from playing songs with F, rather learn tricks to play it successfully as seen here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecPzu9sTKbo .
Soon the 'F' will stand for fantastically fun chord!
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Marlene
Learn Playing Techniques Used in Specific Songs
Learn playing techniques used in specific songs. For example; check out this tutorial demonstrating the picking pattern used by Paul McCartney in the Beatles song Yesterday. You’ll be playing like a rock star!
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Marlene
http://acousticguitar.com/play-mccartneys-fingerpicking-pattern-from-yesterday/
Try Using a Metronome
Try using a metronome. Practicing with a metronome can help improve the rhythm of your songs, strumming, picking and even chord changes. They are available electronically like this one https://www.8notes.com/metronome/ and can be adjusted for tempo (speed). Learn to keep the rhythm of the beat!
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Marlene
Stringing
The change in seasons is a good reminder to change your strings. They should be changed about every 6 months and just in case you forgot how ~ here’s a re-stringing demo from Martin Guitar. Change is in the air!
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Marlene
Play October Inspired Songs
Play October inspired songs. Halloween is approaching, so try this eerie tablature https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL2hiAa1_WQ . You’ll improve your tab reading/playing skills while getting into the ‘spirit’ of things!
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Marlene
http://www.FuzzyMonkeyTabs.com/hallow… This is the music from the 1978 film Halloween which was written and directed by John Carpenter. John Carpenter also wrote this music. This tab includes just the high pitched melody without any bass notes. Tis’ the Season. 😎
Is Your Guitar Going Out of Tune Frequently?
Is your guitar going out of tune frequently? This informative article in the November issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine discusses the reasons and solutions. It’s great to keep in tune with your guitar!
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Marlene
Seasonal Changes Can Affect Your Guitar
Seasonal changes can affect your guitar. Fall brings temperature changes, along with humidity level variations. It’s important to keep things constant for your guitar and here’s how https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eq4H0ZGJEU (note the cool device used to hold the guitar). Change is in the air, but not for your guitar!
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Marlene
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