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SA Guitar And Music Expo 2017
By Erick Gerber
In May 3, 2017
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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...
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Dorian Mode | Theory Lesson
By Devlon Horne
In March 10, 2017
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The Dorian scale because of its b3 interval is also a minor scale. so all that we have to do is take our minor pentatonic scale and add the intervals that make up our Dorian scale. They are the major 2nd interval and then for this specific mode’s sound instead...
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Improve Guitar Tone – 5 Smart Tips
By Stefan Vos
In March 10, 2017
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Jeff Owens from Fender offers some cost-effective tips on how you can improve guitar tone, no matter what guitar you play. Check out his five tips below: HAVE A WELL-ORGANIZED PEDAL BOARD Effects pedals are a terrific way to develop your own tonal identity. One basic thing to...
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Monster Rock Riff | Guitar Lesson
By Craig Goudge
In January 10, 2017
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There’s a very popular combination of legato techniques in Rock guitar playing. It starts with a bend-and-release, followed by a pull-off and then a hammer-on a few notes later. This classic combination is clearly displayed multiple times in this monster rock riff. Practice this combination until it’s like second nature...
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Stage Fright – What It Is & How To Control It
By Erick Gerber
In January 10, 2017
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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...
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We Wish You a Merry Christmas
By Tyrone Mayer
In December 8, 2016
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Merry Christmas from all of us here at Guitar Excellence! We’ve found this cool video of this talented kid playing a fingerstyle version of ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’, just for you. Whether you’re a Guitar Excellence pupil and want to ask your tutor to teach you this...
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