Guitar Lessons: Soloing Melodically

Sorry about the audio quality on this one, I think Youtube has done something wrong here as the video was fine before I uploaded it! I’ll upload it again and replace this one soon!

September 4, 2010 at 12:23 pm | Guitar Technique and Exercises, How to | No comments

In the Style of…

Here’s an introduction to my latest project: the “In the Style of…” series. Basically, I’m doing a new series of articles on understanding the playing styles of different guitarists- with licks and riffs “in the style of” that guitarist. Hopefully it should be fun. You can find this series in the “Exercises” section from the [...]

August 4, 2010 at 11:00 pm | Guitar Technique and Exercises, How to | No comments

Guitar Lessons: More on Picking Technique

It seems that no matter how many posts or videos I do on this, I’m still getting questions about anchoring. Of course, I’m happy to answer any questions, but I think that at least some of them could be answered by another video… …so here it is! I explain the physical processes behind picking and [...]

August 2, 2010 at 11:00 pm | Guitar Technique and Exercises, How to | No comments

Guitar Lessons: Picking Technique FAQ

I get a lot of questions about guitar picking technique, anchoring, strumming patterns and the best way to go about things, so I’ve decided to write this short lesson so that you can make sure you’re doing things right. So, starting with the basics… How Do I Hold the Pick? Seems simple, right? Yet you’d [...]

July 6, 2010 at 11:00 pm | Guitar Technique and Exercises, How to | No comments

Learn to Play 20 Easy, Three Chord, Guitar Songs

It’s amazing just how many songs you can learn to play just by knowing three guitar chords! If you’re a beginner guitarist, or just looking for some easy, strum-along songs, then this lesson should be just what you’re looking for. I have compiled a list of 20 easy songs that all use just three open [...]

June 30, 2010 at 11:00 pm | Guitar Technique and Exercises, How to | No comments

Nailing It with the Hammer-on!

Yesterday, I was sitting with my guitar- going through all my usual warm-up exercises- you know the ones- chromatic “spider exercises” etc, (if you’re not familiar with how to play these, check out the “Exercises” section of the site).  Anyway, I realised something that’s very simple, but at the same time probably has the greatest [...]

June 29, 2010 at 11:00 pm | Guitar Technique and Exercises, Practicing and Practice Routine | No comments

Guitar Lessons: Muscle Memory

Which is better: learning to play a song off by heart, or learning the chords that make up a song off by heart? Say you learnt Bob Dylan’s “Knocking on Heavens Door” note for note (a song that also been covered by Guns’n’Roses in case you haven’t heard the original). Now, all you’ve done is [...]

June 9, 2010 at 11:00 pm | Guitar Technique and Exercises, How to, Practicing and Practice Routine | No comments

Grip Strengtheners and Finger Weights

OK, so this video is about those grip-strengthening devices you can buy that supposedly help your playing (you know the ones, where they offer resistance and you basically have to squeeze them). I also go on to talk about finger weights which you attach to your fingers when playing guitar to strengthen your finger muscles. [...]

June 2, 2010 at 11:00 pm | Guitar Technique and Exercises, Music News and Opinions, Practicing and Practice Routine | No comments

How to play like Dimebag from Pantera

Here’s an interesting selection of lessons I’ve found on YouTube by Dimebag Darrel of Pantera, and later, Damageplan. Dime is sadly no longer with us, but it’s through his music that he lives on. I though it would be good to share these videos as they give a real insight into his technique. I hope [...]

May 3, 2010 at 11:00 pm | Guitar Technique and Exercises, How to | No comments

Guitar Finger Gym

If you’re like me, then you’ll constantly be sending yourself “back to basics” to perfect you guitar technique. Even though it’s challenging (not to mention: fun!) to play fast alternate picking, or six string sweeps every so often it’s helpful to go back and iron out any possible “bad habits” that you might have picked [...]

April 26, 2010 at 2:37 pm | Guitar Technique and Exercises, Practicing and Practice Routine | No comments

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