Can’t Remember? I’ve heard and read many artists state that some of the best performances that they have given were ones that can’t even remember. By this, I mean they give into the music/performance and go into a sort of trance, I guess you can say. I’ve seen this in many guitarists that I admire […]
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Getting Back Into Gear
Been Distracted: If you have followed Guitar Musings in the past, you have probably stopped reading the blog because there hasn’t been a post in months. This has been for a number of reasons; some personal and others professional. Anyway, I’m trying to get myself back on track; with my playing and my writing. Surround […]
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Sweet Spot
Quick Tip: Find a place in your home with decent acoustics. The most popular places are bathrooms but my favorite is a small hallway between my kitchen and dining room. Once you find a good spot, just play. It would be a good idea to have your guitar strapped on so you can walk around […]
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Top 5 Mistakes Made When Learning a Song
I’ve had many successes and failures in learning a new song on my guitar. I don’t necessarily have a set procedure when learning a piece. It depends on how much I like the song and/or how difficult it is. I do make mistakes in my routine and in trying to address this, I have compiled […]
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Tab vs. Standard Notation
I’ve witnessed and participated in many “Tab Vs. Standard Notation” debates. I’ve heard the “purists” call tab a “crutch” where you will never learn the piece completely without standard notation. While the the other side will argue that tab opens a door to a ton of music to those who did not get formal training. […]
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