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  • Everyday Carry For The Modern Guitar Teacher

    Everyday Carry For The Modern Guitar Teacher

    By Tyrone Mayer
    In May 19, 2022
    On Gear, Guitar Lessons, Guitar Teacher
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    Everyday carry or EDC is a very popular term being used currently. YouTube has exploded with this scene. It was a term commonly used by the “prepper” community but has shifted to the more modern man or women. It simply means – the stuff you carry on you to make your life easier or use every day. What this does not mean is carrying an entire workshop or tool...
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  • top 4 ear training tips

    The Top 4 Ear Training Tips

    By Jason Hall
    In Apr 26, 2022
    On Ear Training, Guitar Lessons
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    Ear training tips are common. But not so commonly practiced. Training your ears isn’t exactly exciting as learning to play the Randy Rhoads Crazy Train solo. Let’s face it, many guitar players overlook ear training. In particular, the aural element is very important when it comes to ear training. You may be too shy to involve their voice in their playing, even if it’s just counting out loud during...
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  • a guitarists journey

    A Guitarists Journey: Enjoying The Milestones

    By Tyrone Mayer
    In Apr 7, 2021
    On Guitar Lessons, Inspiration, Motivation
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    A guitarists journey and even musicians in general share the idea that they are never done. There is always one more piece, another technique, an alternate phrase, better tone, and, a plethora of other things. These ideas coupled with the selfish nature of learning an instrument the tendency can be to focus on deficiencies instead of what we have accomplished. Why is this? I know that I am guilty...
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  • Top 5 Chord Progressions

    Top 5 Chord Progressions

    By Jacques Bekker
    In Feb 2, 2021
    On Barre Chords, Chords, Guitar Lessons, Open Chords
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    The top 5 chord progressions are the order in which chords are played in a song. They are the foundation of harmony in Western music from the Classical period to the 21st century. Chord progressions define how the melody and rhythm of a song will be determined. Chord progressions are identified by using Roman numerals, this enables players to quickly transpose to a new key and recognise the song’s progression. All styles of music have...
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  • The 3 Things Slowing Down Your Guitar Progress

    The 3 Things Slowing Down Your Guitar Progress

    By Theo Young
    In Apr 3, 2020
    On Guitar Lessons, Motivation, Practice Tips
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    In this blog we are going to discover the 3 things slowing down your guitar progress. As every guitar player has a blind spot these are important to take head of. Most guitarists will often find out the hard way down the line losing valuable practice time. While every guitarist wants to accomplish different things. One may want to become a full-fledged shredder whereas the other might want to...
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  • Funk guitar lesson - the muting technique part 1

    Funk Guitar Lesson: The Muting Technique (Part 1)

    By Erick Gerber
    In Oct 31, 2018
    On Electric Guitar, Funk Guitar, Guitar Lessons
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    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...
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  • Jazz guitar lick in C major

    Jazz Guitar Lick | Free Guitar Lesson

    By Darren Powell
    In Sep 5, 2018
    On Guitar Lessons, Jazz Guitar, Online Guitar Lessons, Video Guitar Lessons
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    This is a III-VI-II-V-I Jazz Guitar Lick in the key of C Major. The lick utilizes all the “inside notes” of the harmony. It outlines the exact functions of the chords as played in the progression. So, in terms of modes, you will be highlighting Phrygian, Aeolian, Dorian, Mixolydian and Ionian. This would be a typical Be-Bop sounding line. It uses 8th notes throughout the line as well as...
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  • boom chick rhythm

    The Boom-Chick Rhythm | Country Guitar Lesson

    By Stefan Vos
    In Jul 10, 2018
    On Guitar Lessons, Open Chords, Styles, Video Guitar Lessons
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    A very popular country guitar technique is a rhythmic device called boom-chick. Click the video below to learn how to play this simple but creatively rewarding technique: ►To get FULL ACCESS to our video lesson library click here: https://www.guitarexcellence.co.za/product/video-membership/ ►For more great lessons and other valuable free content delivered straight to your inbox, subscribe here: https://www.guitarexcellence.co.za/newsletter-sign-up/ ►For more FREE lessons subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://goo.gl/oTbwrS Notes: The boom-chick...
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  • 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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  • funk guitar lesson

    Funk Guitar Lesson: ‘Get The Funk Out’

    By Erick Gerber
    In Jan 31, 2018
    On Electric Guitar, Funk Guitar, Guitar Lessons, Online Guitar Lessons, Video Guitar Lessons
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    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...
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