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- Sat Feb 14, 2015 10:05 pm
- Forum: Old Announcements
- Topic: Is the site working?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 31279
- Sat Jul 06, 2013 7:36 am
- Forum: Guitar Techniques, Exercises & Practice Tips
- Topic: The Blues Scale + Approach Notes
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6698
The Blues Scale + Approach Notes
<r>I've been experimenting/learning different aspects of playing the blues for a while now, but haven't yet looked at the Blues scale... <br/>
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It's such a simple scale that just fits over a standard blues progression, and if you include the approach notes of a major 3rd, 9th and 13th it can ...
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It's such a simple scale that just fits over a standard blues progression, and if you include the approach notes of a major 3rd, 9th and 13th it can ...
- Sat Jun 29, 2013 9:17 am
- Forum: Music Theory, Scales & Chord Progressions
- Topic: Soloing over a Basic Jazz Blues
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7089
Soloing over a Basic Jazz Blues
<r>Hey Guys<br/>
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A few weeks ago I looked at one way the twelve bar blues can be Jazzed up in terms of the chord progression. This week I'm looking at what technique can be used in order to compose a melody or solo over the new chords.<br/>
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I really like the introduction of the Secondary ...
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A few weeks ago I looked at one way the twelve bar blues can be Jazzed up in terms of the chord progression. This week I'm looking at what technique can be used in order to compose a melody or solo over the new chords.<br/>
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I really like the introduction of the Secondary ...
- Sat Jun 22, 2013 11:09 pm
- Forum: Music Theory, Scales & Chord Progressions
- Topic: Substitute Dominant Chords & Harmonic Minor Scale
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4310
Substitute Dominant Chords & Harmonic Minor Scale
<r>Hey Guys<br/>
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This week I'm taking a look at basically a Harmonic Tool known as secondary dominant chords, I don't think it's something I've heard allot of with regards to theory and guitar playing, but its such a useful tool to bring some different sounds into your playing or ...
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This week I'm taking a look at basically a Harmonic Tool known as secondary dominant chords, I don't think it's something I've heard allot of with regards to theory and guitar playing, but its such a useful tool to bring some different sounds into your playing or ...
- Sat Jun 15, 2013 9:27 am
- Forum: Music Theory, Scales & Chord Progressions
- Topic: Major Scale Modes
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10434
Major Scale Modes
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This Week I'm looking at modes how they are constructed and how they can be used. <br/>
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I've often found that Modes are misunderstood, both by beginners and experienced musicians. <br/>
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Just the other day I found something by a graduate of Berklee saying how he found ...
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This Week I'm looking at modes how they are constructed and how they can be used. <br/>
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I've often found that Modes are misunderstood, both by beginners and experienced musicians. <br/>
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Just the other day I found something by a graduate of Berklee saying how he found ...
- Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:58 pm
- Forum: Guitars
- Topic: Learning guitar online
- Replies: 13
- Views: 285525
<r>Thanks for mentioning me <I><s>[i]</s><B><s>[b]</s>Polyal<e>[/b]</e></B><e>[/i]</e></I><br/>
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I think you should find my lessons pretty useful I have tried to make them relativly structured or progressive. So feel free to start from the top and work your way through, if you do get confused ...
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I think you should find my lessons pretty useful I have tried to make them relativly structured or progressive. So feel free to start from the top and work your way through, if you do get confused ...
- Sat Jun 08, 2013 2:51 pm
- Forum: Music Theory, Scales & Chord Progressions
- Topic: Blues Progression Variation (Jazz Blues)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4779
Blues Progression Variation (Jazz Blues)
<r>Hey Guys<br/>
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Today I uploaded a lesson to my YouTube channel on one variation or embellishment, of the typical 12 Bar Blues Progression. Its a progression thats used in Jazz and gives you a few more options when soloing or just writing a melody over it, (I'll be covering the theory I use ...
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Today I uploaded a lesson to my YouTube channel on one variation or embellishment, of the typical 12 Bar Blues Progression. Its a progression thats used in Jazz and gives you a few more options when soloing or just writing a melody over it, (I'll be covering the theory I use ...
- Sat Jun 01, 2013 9:28 am
- Forum: Music Theory, Scales & Chord Progressions
- Topic: Superimposing Pentatonics
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6437
Superimposing Pentatonics
<r>Hey Guys<br/>
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So in my latest video I'm covering the topic of Superimposing Pentatonic scales, I have spoken about it, (<I><s>[i]</s>kind of<e>[/i]</e></I>) earlier but this is far more detailed and covers all the pentatonic scales that can be played over a dominant chord, in this instance ...
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So in my latest video I'm covering the topic of Superimposing Pentatonic scales, I have spoken about it, (<I><s>[i]</s>kind of<e>[/i]</e></I>) earlier but this is far more detailed and covers all the pentatonic scales that can be played over a dominant chord, in this instance ...
- Fri May 31, 2013 6:20 pm
- Forum: Share Your Music & Get Feedback
- Topic: I just got myself a SoundCloud - whats yours?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2307
I just got myself a SoundCloud - whats yours?
<r>Hey Guys<br/>
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So I <I><s>[i]</s>JUST<e>[/i]</e></I> signed up on soundcloud... (pretty late I know but anyways) <br/>
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I was just wondering how many of you guys have it, post your profile links, would love to check yours out as I'm sure would everyone else <br/>
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Here's mine: <URL ...
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So I <I><s>[i]</s>JUST<e>[/i]</e></I> signed up on soundcloud... (pretty late I know but anyways) <br/>
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I was just wondering how many of you guys have it, post your profile links, would love to check yours out as I'm sure would everyone else <br/>
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Here's mine: <URL ...
- Sat May 25, 2013 7:51 am
- Forum: Guitar Techniques, Exercises & Practice Tips
- Topic: Dominant Arpeggios (Another Tool for Lead Playing)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7252
Dominant Arpeggios (Another Tool for Lead Playing)
<r>In my video series today I introduce using Arpeggio's into your lead playing. <br/>
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I think it's usual to think of arpeggios as something in substitute for rhythm, to embellish rhythm, or used for lead playing in a sweep picking kind of way. But you can in fact learn them just like any ...
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I think it's usual to think of arpeggios as something in substitute for rhythm, to embellish rhythm, or used for lead playing in a sweep picking kind of way. But you can in fact learn them just like any ...
- Sat May 18, 2013 5:38 am
- Forum: Guitar Techniques, Exercises & Practice Tips
- Topic: Basic Blues Soloing
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3943
Basic Blues Soloing
<r>Hi Guys<br/>
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Here's this weeks video, a short guide with a few options as to how you can use the minor pentatonic scale over the the classic 12 Bar Blues progression.<br/>
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I really love the blues, especially for learning to compose melodies or solos's over changes, I'll be exploring ...
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Here's this weeks video, a short guide with a few options as to how you can use the minor pentatonic scale over the the classic 12 Bar Blues progression.<br/>
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I really love the blues, especially for learning to compose melodies or solos's over changes, I'll be exploring ...
- Sat May 11, 2013 10:33 am
- Forum: Musician Lounge – General Music Chat
- Topic: Motivation
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3534
Motivation
<r>So a couple of weeks ago someone asked me if I could make a video on motivation in relation to studying the guitar... So I did... I make a few points that I think are most important and keep me going through the tougher times.<br/>
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I think in the end my love and passion for playing will ...
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I think in the end my love and passion for playing will ...
- Sat May 04, 2013 8:39 am
- Forum: Beginner Guitar Lessons & Help
- Topic: hammer ons and pull offs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 23899
- Sat May 04, 2013 8:33 am
- Forum: Guitar Techniques, Exercises & Practice Tips
- Topic: Basic Lead Playing Techniques
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6424
Basic Lead Playing Techniques
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This weeks video is on basic techniques that are used in Lead Playing, these are basically second nature to me now in that I use them without really thinking about it, which I think they should be for any guitarist.<br/>
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What do you think?<br/>
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Here's the link ...
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This weeks video is on basic techniques that are used in Lead Playing, these are basically second nature to me now in that I use them without really thinking about it, which I think they should be for any guitarist.<br/>
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What do you think?<br/>
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Here's the link ...
- Wed May 01, 2013 12:12 pm
- Forum: Beginner Guitar Lessons & Help
- Topic: hammer ons and pull offs
- Replies: 5
- Views: 23899
- Sat Apr 20, 2013 8:03 am
- Forum: Music Theory, Scales & Chord Progressions
- Topic: Who uses the Cycle of Fourths?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4167
Who uses the Cycle of Fourths?
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My latest videos lesson on YouTube introduces the Cycle of Fourths.<br/>
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I think its a very valuable piece of theory to understand, as movements of a fourth are used countless times in music.<br/>
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It's also a great tool to use for practicing anything new, wether it ...
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My latest videos lesson on YouTube introduces the Cycle of Fourths.<br/>
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I think its a very valuable piece of theory to understand, as movements of a fourth are used countless times in music.<br/>
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It's also a great tool to use for practicing anything new, wether it ...
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 1:42 am
- Forum: Strings, Picks & Everything Else
- Topic: Hollow body semi accoustic....What strings?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6357
<t>I haven't had much experience with that type of guitar, but you might like to try Thomastik flatwound strings, they tend to suite that type of hollow body Jazz Guitars, but it does depend on the kind of sound your hoping to get out of them.<br/>
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The guitar you have its quite a shallow body ...
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The guitar you have its quite a shallow body ...
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 1:25 am
- Forum: Guitar Techniques, Exercises & Practice Tips
- Topic: Basic Rhythm Playing Technique
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11943
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 1:21 am
- Forum: Guitar Techniques, Exercises & Practice Tips
- Topic: Pentatonic scales
- Replies: 17
- Views: 259141
- Tue Apr 16, 2013 1:03 am
- Forum: Home Recording & Studio Production
- Topic: New VST Plugins
- Replies: 19
- Views: 111861
- Sat Apr 13, 2013 11:07 pm
- Forum: Home Recording & Studio Production
- Topic: My current recording setup
- Replies: 2
- Views: 9659
<r>That is a very ... <I><s>[i]</s>interesting<e>[/i]</e></I> setup, would be fun to hear what it sounds like. Post us the link to your sound cloud.<br/>
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In my experience the cheapest way to get awesome recordings is to use an emulator, there's plenty of software versions you can get for free ...
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In my experience the cheapest way to get awesome recordings is to use an emulator, there's plenty of software versions you can get for free ...
- Sat Apr 13, 2013 10:10 am
- Forum: Guitar Techniques, Exercises & Practice Tips
- Topic: Basic Rhythm Playing Technique
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11943
Basic Rhythm Playing Technique
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I was asked on YouTube to make one of my videos on rhythm playing, so I filmed one explaining my approach to the subject. Would be interesting to see what you think of it and if you have another way to go about it.<br/>
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You can check out my video here: <URL url="http ...
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I was asked on YouTube to make one of my videos on rhythm playing, so I filmed one explaining my approach to the subject. Would be interesting to see what you think of it and if you have another way to go about it.<br/>
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You can check out my video here: <URL url="http ...
- Sat Apr 13, 2013 12:06 am
- Forum: Guitar Amps & Cabinets
- Topic: Best Clean Tone? Original Roland JC-120
- Replies: 2
- Views: 10451
Best Clean Tone? Original Roland JC-120
<r>I first found out about this legendary amp when my teacher bought the most recent model. After playing his every week for a while I soon fell in love with its clean tone, and clarity it has. Ever since then I've tried to simulate that kind of sound for my clean tone, either with my TSL100 or ...
- Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:03 pm
- Forum: Introduce Yourself & New Member Welcome
- Topic: Hello!! from North London
- Replies: 4
- Views: 24421
Hello!! from North London
<r>Hello<br/>
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Just wanted to introduce myself, I've been a musical student since the age of about 7 when I discovered my passion for it, started out on trumpet but kinda switched to Guitar in High School.<br/>
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I studied Guitar quite intensely for about 3 years after which I took a bit of ...
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Just wanted to introduce myself, I've been a musical student since the age of about 7 when I discovered my passion for it, started out on trumpet but kinda switched to Guitar in High School.<br/>
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I studied Guitar quite intensely for about 3 years after which I took a bit of ...