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Muscle Memory In Relation To Guitar
Muscle Memory has been defined as the ability to reproduce a particular movement without conscious thought, acquired as a result of frequent repetition of that movement. In relation to guitar playing, this either helps us get better quicker or makes learning very repetitive which can quickly lead to boredom. So how can learning about muscle memory and being aware of what it, benefit us as guitar players? Memory is learnt... -
Finding A Compatible Guitarist
Working with a second or a compatible guitarist isn’t just some casual decision that you make on a whim, like choosing to study law, having a vasectomy or signing up to a suicide pact with your ex-girlfriend. This is the most important and intense relationship you’ll ever have. Friends, lovers and mail-order brides come and go, but a good guitarist is your shadow for your musical life. Here’s a... -
Changing Strings The Right Way
Knowing myself and a few other guitar players, for some people it’s like having a ritual take place when it comes to changing strings. Especially when the guitar is brand spanking new and you have to change your first pair of strings. Out comes the cloth and the tools, as well as the ointments to shine and clean your guitar. Now, something to consider is that it can be... -
How To Choose The Right Musical Instrument For You
One should ask yourself whether your chosen musical instrument and its nature are rightly suited for you. Many musicians and artists overlook this and go through stages of spending years learning different instruments. They keep searching long before deciding which one is best suited for them. Genres And Your Instrument Music genres have expanded a great deal over the last century. The electrified and amplified nature of modern instruments... -
Inspiration From The Past For Music Of The Future
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... -
Creating & Maintaining a YouTube Channel
One of the best things about creating your own YouTube channel is that it’s easy to do. You don’t need a huge budget to promote your project. It’s about embracing a few simple ideas, being passionate about what you do and showcasing your talent. Here’s how it’s done. Get Started Setting up your YouTube channel is simply a case of registering: choose a name and add some simple design... -
Songwriting – Food For Thought
Every song is different – different words, different chords and different melodies. If parts of a song sound similar to one another then lawyers step in. But when you think about songwriting and the way songs are constructed, you might say that they have more similarities than differences. Dig out the chord sheet and lyrics for the last song you wrote and play it through. Chances are, it’s in... -
Musical Development Through Listening
Many of us turn on the radio and tune in on a daily basis as we drive to work or on our way home without considering how it affects our musical development. Now I’m not saying that there’s anything wrong with listening to the radio but no matter what is said, it is a fact that whatever you listen to will affect you as a person and especially a... -
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...