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A FRESH LOOK AT CHORDS II

A FRESH LOOK AT CHORDS II

With so much interest from my last entry about different ways to voice chords – I thought we’d take a look at some basic leading chord ideas. Leading chords are ideas taken from the piano and used on the guitar. The goal is to use…

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BUYING A SECOND-HAND GUITAR

BUYING A SECOND-HAND GUITAR

If you’re considering buying a guitar and it’s not your first guitar – then second-hand is a good option! There are several things to consider and some points you will need to know before you start but if you know what you’re looking for and…

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BUYING YOUR FIRST GUITAR

BUYING YOUR FIRST GUITAR

If ever there was a question about guitar that is plagued by myth and misunderstanding it would have to be “Which Guitar Should I Buy?”  These five words have led to money and time being needlessly wasted, friendships strained and hearts broken. There are 8…

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YOU PLAY WHAT YOU PRACTICE!

YOU PLAY WHAT YOU PRACTICE!

I have been often asked; “What do I practice to get better on my guitar?” and that single question probably more than any other opens a virtual Pandora’s Box of worms! The reason why this is such a difficult question to answer is because it’s…

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A FRESH LOOK AT CHORDS

A FRESH LOOK AT CHORDS

I thought this week we’d get a little technical and have a look at chords and how you can make them sound so much better with just a little effort and a fresh approach. Chords are the backbone of your playing and in fact many…

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