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How To Get A Stevie Ray Vaughan Tone

by on 26. Jul, 2010 in Amps, Blues, Effects, Gear, Guitars, Styles

Possibly one of the most sort after guitar tones, Stevie Ray Vaughan’s signature sound is an ongoing debate in the musical world today. Being introduced to SRV and Double Trouble, and after recovering from my face melt by Stevie’s pure natural guitaring abilities, the facet that most captured mine (and most first time listeners’) attention [...]

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Common Obstacles That Beginners Make And Getting Over Them

by on 30. May, 2010 in Rock n Roll 101

Most beginners, when starting out at anything new, more often than not come face to face with a seemingly un-climbable wall of obstacles. Some people at this point attempt to climb this wall, some succeed and some don’t, and other people merely turnaround and go home. Playing the guitar is no exception. It brings about [...]

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The Benefits Of Having Lessons With An Instructor

by on 19. Apr, 2010 in Practice Tips

Correct Application Without someone to show you the proper way to execute finger patterns, chords, scales, appregios etc. You run the risk of learning incorrectly and creating some seriously bad habits. Even something as simple as holding the guitar. Hold it wrong and you’ll end up fighting with the instrument for the rest of your [...]

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