I am sure we are all a bit frustrated when it comes to tuning our guitars. As much as things have become easier by using a tuner of some sort, I always feel I have to always fine-tune my guitar as I start playing. If you don’t want to go as far as installing the… Continue reading Not Happy With Your Tuning? How To Fine Tune Your Guitar
Month: May 2013
How we hear Sound, Notes and Pitch.
Just wanted to share this great video that explains in simple words the complex physics behind string vibration and how we perceive sounds and notes. Great stuff!
Wayne Krantz: How to Practice with a Metronome
A couple of great videos by Wayne Krantz on how to practice with a metronome. You might like his style of playing or not, but you cannot deny that his time feel and ability to ‘lock in’ is phenomenal. There are great metronome apps these days, so no excuses: you can have a metronome at your… Continue reading Wayne Krantz: How to Practice with a Metronome
10 tips on Practising Guitar
It’s better to practice 30 minutes a day than 10 hours once a week. Take frequent breaks, distract your mind to then go back and give full attention to what you are doing. Usually 45 minutes practice followed by15 minutes break works for me. Always warm up and stretch before playing for hours. Start slow… Continue reading 10 tips on Practising Guitar
7 String Guitar Free Blank Templates
I have had a few messages about my Guitar Kit Pro, if I was ever going to include 7 string templates. I am not sure if I will expand that particular product, for now I thought of sharing three free templates here. You can download TABs, TABs+STAFF and BOX shapes for 7 string guitars from the… Continue reading 7 String Guitar Free Blank Templates
Shoulder Stretches
I am always looking for new exercises to stretch and make gigging less of a physical chore. If you have ever played a whole week of four-sets-gigs with a heavy Les Paul on you shoulder, you know you will feel better if you stretch before and after your gig, even just for a few… Continue reading Shoulder Stretches