Being able to improvise on guitar is one of the most enjoyable aspects of playing music. To just sit down and play! No sheet music! No struggling! No thinking! Wait… No thinking? Yep, that’s right. When you see an guitar … Continue reading
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One of the most common problems that new students come to me with is how to accurately play the rhythm notation written on a page. Figuring them out by ear comes into play here too. With a little knowledge and … Continue reading
For a beginner guitarist, learning to play eighth notes can be a little confusing at first. But with a few quick little exercises you’ll be flying along with them in no time.
In your last lesson, “How To Read Guitar Notes For Beginners“, we talked about the different parts of the staff and how the pitch notations are used. One definition of music is that it’s sounds laid out over time. We’ve … Continue reading