<r>Here's some helpful ideas I've taught student's when practicing modes. Let's say, for instance you start with A Ionian (A major scale)...<br/>
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After you ascend in A Ionian >> descend in B dorian, ascend in C# phrygian, descend in D lydian, and so on. If you're not too familiar with the ...

looks great! good luck!!

Hey Cogs, welcome to the forum!
Looking forward to getting to know you better.

Hi Olly, thank you again for posting this!

sounds cool watermelon john! Riff is also very catchy.
Keep up the good work!

I like the fender g dec amp. I'm a guitar teacher, and I've found these amps
to be very helpful to my student's! They're great amps because of their tone,
features, and the fact that it has drum and bass patterns built into it!

Olly is a great person and this is a great forum

<r>Hey guys, as guitar players we naturally crave speed! <br/>
Though speed is important, it's good to focus on your feel and technique too <E>:)</E><br/>
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Here's some tips that can help you build your speed:<br/>
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-Practice with a metronome<br/>
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-Keep a "speed chart" to track your ...

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<r>A capo is a great device you can use to help inspire new ideas.<br/>
I enjoy using a capo when songwriting, especially on the acoustic guitar.<br/>
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Think about it...some of the greatest songs ever written were played with<br/>
a capo (for example, "Here Comes the Sun" by the Beatles).<br ...

<t>The way you practice and what you practice is very important. Often, we get stuck playing the same riffs or songs. The goal is to always get to the next level of playing.<br/>
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In this thread, let's list some very helpful practice tips.<br/>
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Let's make this a long one, ok?!<br/>
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<t>I suggest working on major and minor open chords first. You'll probably find that some of the harder chords at first include F and B major (though these are generally played as a movable chord). <br/>
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It's also very important to learn the 12 bar blues since many songs are based off this.<br ...

<r>Great post. For the first lesson, I suggest getting to know the student and making them feel as comfortable as possible. You can briefly talk about their goals and inspirations.<br/>
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When I start instructing on the first lesson, this is generally the order I teach things (assuming they're ...

Hi NicolaePaul, nice to meet you! Welcome!
Looking forward to getting to know you better

Sincerely,
Eric

It is fantastic! very creative too.
i can picture this video in part of a movie.
you're both very talented.

best of luck!

Eric

Awesome Cully! great deal...enjoy

<t>One thing I've found to be helpful as a guitar teacher is to <br/>
give my student's a practice schedule.<br/>
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You can give them schedules on:<br/>
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1) Note reading & theory<br/>
2) Technique<br/>
3) Scales, modes, exercises<br/>
4) Chords & rhythm<br/>
5) Soloing & improvisation<br ...

Great links, thanks guys.

just curious what this was on the forum.

karma is awesome.

who likes the tune "Karma Police" by Radiohead?

Thanks for youtube! Just curious to know who some of your favorite youtube guitarists are...you know the guys who seem to have become famous (or partially) from youtube.

My #1 pick is Andy McKee.

What do you like?

<t>Hey guys,<br/>
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How are you?<br/>
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One thing that I've found enjoyable is teaching groups (2-3 people).<br/>
The student's get motivated by each other and it's a great way to practice<br/>
rhythm and lead with them.<br/>
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Also, having groups can earn you more income (hopefully!)<br ...

hi john thank you. finger tapping is a lot of fun and a very versatile technique :-)
will keep you guys updated!

Hey Zelig, welcome to this great forum!
pleasure meeting you!

hope to see you soon :-)
Eric

<t>Hey guys, here are some tricks for learning the notes on the fretboard.<br/>
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1) Memorize natural notes on low E, A, and D strings. Remember B-C and E-F are 1 fret (half step) apart. All other natural notes are 2 frets (whole step) apart.<br/>
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2) Use octaves to identify the notes on ...

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