Ear Training Archives | Guitar Excellence

Songwriting With Chords

By Devlon Horne
In Feb 11, 2018
On Bands, Chords, Ear Training, Guitar Lessons, Improvisation, Song Writing
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It could be said that songs consist of only three things and they are namely melody, lyric and chords. Let’s have a look at how to focus on the use of guitar chord changes in the songwriting process and, how you can use them to make your songs communicate more powerfully. Let’s Add Some Chords When you’re adding chords to a new song you get to decide on the...
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Ear Training Basics & Choosing The Right Instrument

By Theo Young
In Nov 2, 2017
On Ear Training, Guitar Buying Advice, Practice Tips
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I remember my first guitar – the sheer excitement of just wanting to hit the strings and play a song and feel how it adjusts to my hand. Having your own instrument is truly is a unique experience. Where nowadays most might prefer an iPad or a fancy cell phone, a musical instrument is different. Some might argue but it’s definitely way more worth it in terms of what...
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Inspiration From The Past For Music Of The Future

By Theo Young
In Jul 6, 2017
On Ear Training, Inspiration, Motivation, Practice Tips, Song Writing, Theory
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There are some things that simply can’t be replaced, bought or even imitated, and music performed and played by musicians who have put in unseen hours, blood sweat and tears to truly master their instruments is a unique and timeless phenomenon! Even with all the music programs and technological advancement in this modern age we live in, it is still not possible to replace a true musician with his...
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Guitar Tips: Learning To Use Your Ears

By Erick Gerber
In Aug 4, 2014
On Ear Training, Practice Tips, Rock n Roll 101
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Are you tired of looking for tabs on the internet for hours on end, in order to find one that’s exactly like the song you’re trying to learn, and that doesn’t have any mistakes in it? Have you ever spent weeks learning a song, just to find out you’ve learned it wrong? Here are some guitar tips to help you improve your hearing and overall guitar playing. Unless you...
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How to Approach Improvisation as a Beginner

By Anthony Bierman
In Apr 8, 2013
On Blues, Ear Training, Guitar Lessons, Improvisation, Jazz Guitar, Online Guitar Lessons, Practice, Practice Tips, Rock Guitar, Rock n Roll 101, Scales, Styles, Theory
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When dealing with improvisation with my students, I use a systematic method that begins with the basic concepts of improvisation and moves through the styles to the more advanced forms of jazz improvisation. I will give a brief overview of how to approach improvisation as a beginner in this blog, there are many ways and this is only one approach, but I have found some success with it. A...
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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Guitar Lesson

By Richard Oldfield
In Apr 19, 2010
On Acoustic Guitar, Barre Chords, Bass Guitar, CADGED system, Chords, Ear Training, Electric Guitar, Guitar Lessons, Open Chords, Practice, Practice Tips, Rock n Roll 101
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Being prepared for your guitar lesson will ensure that you get the most out of your time spent with your teacher. Following the few steps listed below will help facilitate a better understanding of the material covered in the lesson. No Distractions Keep all distractions at bay for the duration of your guitar lesson. It may be hard to explain to your curious younger brother or your new puppy...
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The Role of the Bassist in a Band

By Daniel Herber
In Apr 19, 2010
On Bass Guitar, Ear Training, Gig Guidance, Playing in a band, Playing in Time, Practice, Practice Tips, Recording, Rock n Roll 101, Song Writing
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The role of the bassist in a band is the sonic link between the rhythmical and melodic elements of any band. With drums, it provides the backbone. In addition, the traditional function of the bass guitar is to flesh out any bands’ sound. By being played in such a way that the percussive elements of the instrument reinforce and supplies power and groove. This can apply to a busy...
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The Correct Way To Practice Guitar

By Anthony Bierman
In Apr 9, 2010
On Ear Training, Guitar Lessons, Improvisation, Playing in Time, Practice, Practice Tips, Rock n Roll 101, Scales, Song Writing, Styles, Theory
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Let’s look at the correct way to practice guitar with the following tips. Put in the hours The most important thing to do when practicing is to master discipline, practice often and as regular as you can. Anyone can find the time to practice they just have to learn to organize their time efficiently enough to fit in the time every day. You should learn to practice everything as...
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