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Funk Guitar Lesson: The Muting Technique (Part 1)
In this lesson, we’re going to work on three things: Developing your 16 note rhythmic prowess at different tempos. Feeling 16 notes to a metronome is considerably more challenging than 8th notes. The muting technique – playing all the strings without a single note or harmonic ringing out. This gives it a very percussive feel. Strumming speed (increasing tempo gradually), consistency (keeping a 16 note pulse for a long... -
Dan Patlansky – Clarens Guitar Weekend
Date: 8 – 10 June 2018 Venue: Clarens Backpackers and Inn Price: R4350,00* (*Price includes gift bag worth R1000, two nights accommodation in Backpackers, breakfast, dinner and workshops with Dan Patlansky.) Bookings: Email [email protected] BOOK YOUR SPOT TODAY – LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE! The DAN PATLANSKY CLARENS GUITAR WEEKEND is back in June 2018 for the first opportunity this year to eat, breathe, sleep and play guitar with #4 best... -
SA Guitar and Music Expo 2018
The SA Guitar and Music Expo is an event held at the Wanderer’s Club in Illovo, Johannesburg. Some say that this is South Africa’s equivalent of the NAMM Show in the U.S. because it’s one of the only events (at least, that we know of) that allow many different music and audio communities to come together. This strengthens the South African music products industry and promotes music instrument retail... -
5 Songs To Serenade Mom With This Mother’s Day
Do you want to do something extra special for your mom this mother’s day, but you’re running a little low on cash? Or maybe she feels too bad when you spend money on her and appreciates gestures more than gifts (moms for the win!). Well, lucky for you, we’ve put together a list of 5 great “mom songs” to serenade her with this Mother’s Day, complete with lyrics, chord... -
News: GE Instructors Take Home SAMMA Awards
2018 marks the 3rd year that a Guitar Excellence instructor’s band has been awarded prizes at the annual SAMMA evening for their outstanding performance. Our teachers continue to prove that Guitar Excellence only hires the best in the business. What is the SAMMA? The SAMMA (South African Metal Music Awards) is an annual event hosted at Rumours Rock City in Randburg, South Africa which awards the top bands in the... -
Funk Guitar Lesson: ‘Get The Funk Out’
In this Funk guitar lesson, we’re going to work on playing chords and adding muted strumming in-between. This exercise is designed to help you work on getting your muted notes perfectly silent while playing your chords flawlessly too. Always make sure that there is a clear difference or contrast between your muted strumming and when you strum a chord. You need to be able to quickly switch between muted... -
Digital Guitar Tone – Part 2
In the previous article, ‘Digital Guitar Tone – Part 1‘ we spoke about how ‘going digital’ has made our lives as guitarists more convenient in many ways. We also spoke about the downside, and how some would argue that the quality of sound still isn’t on par with the traditional ‘analogue’ gear used by all the top dogs. If this were 2-5 years ago, I would have to agree.... -
Digital Guitar Tone – Part 1
The music industry is one of the main industries that are taking full advantage of the latest advances in technology with digital guitar tone. There have been massive amounts of debates about digital amps and if they can compete with the top analogue amps out there. Even though these opinions on tone can differ, this article aims to point out the undeniable advantages that digital amplification has over analogue... -
SA Guitar And Music Expo 2017
We had an interview with the man behind the annual SA Guitar and Music Expo, Manie Grove and got to ask him a few questions regarding this wonderful event that is so needed in South Africa. Hosting an event like the SA guitar and music expo takes a lot of planning and work. How did it all start for you? Manie: It started about 20 years ago –... -
Stage Fright – What It Is & How To Control It
The 21st century has produced what many people call ‘bedroom musicians’. Let me explain – over the years, with guitars becoming so affordable and with all the free guitar lessons online (and the top-class affordable and professional video lessons from Guitar Excellence of course), becoming a guitar prodigy is now very possible without even stepping a foot outside of your bedroom. However, as much as this has enabled so...