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Category: Better Practicing
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Creating A Guitar Practice Routine and Schedule
A well-structured guitar practice routine and schedule is the backbone of effective guitar practice. It ensures that you allocate time to various aspects of your playing, maintain consistency, and make steady progress. This blog post will guide you through creating a practice routine and schedule that fits your lifestyle and helps you achieve your goals.…
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Why Practice Guitar Scales?
After teaching students for over 20 years, this question still puzzles students. If you ever spend time reading an online forum or the comments on a blog post on the subject, you’ll have plenty of opinions but no true answers. Our answers to why we do something should be more than just, “It works for…
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Classical Guitar Chair Height and Balance
When discussing classical guitar seating position, the conversation continually turns to understanding which apparatus should be used. Do you use a footstool? Doesn’t that make your back hurt? Have you considered the ErgoPlay, Dynarette, or GUITARLIFT? However, few consider the classical guitar chair height as an element to consider in creating the ideal position for…
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Enhancing Guitar Skills: Mastering Finger Independence Exercises
Playing the guitar requires not just passion but also precision and control. One of the fundamental challenges faced by guitarists, especially beginners, is achieving finger independence. Possessing great finger independence is one of the defining characteristics separating the amateur from the professional. The ability to move each finger independently on the fretboard is crucial for…
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Unlocking Your Musical Potential: The Benefits of Keeping a Guitar Practice Journal
In the journey of mastering any musical instrument, consistency, and structured practice are key. For guitarists, this entails not only strumming chords and practicing scales but also actively tracking progress, identifying areas for improvement, and setting goals. One powerful tool that often gets overlooked in the arsenal of a dedicated guitarist is the practice journal…
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Mastering the B7 Guitar Chord: Essential Tips and Tricks
Mastering the B7 guitar chord opens up a world of musical possibilities, adding depth and flavor to your chord progressions. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced guitarist, understanding and perfecting this chord shape is crucial for your musical journey. In this comprehensive guide, let’s talk about the intricacies of the B7 chord, providing you…
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Mastering the Fretboard: Easy Songs to Play on Electric Guitar
The sound of an electric guitar can evoke a myriad of emotions, from sheer exhilaration to tranquil introspection. Whether you’re a beginner picking up the instrument for the first time or a seasoned player looking to expand your repertoire, there’s always something special about discovering new songs to play. In this blog post, I’ll explore…
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Mastering Easy Guitar Solos: A Beginner’s Guide
Are you an aspiring guitarist looking to impress your friends or simply add some flair to your playing? Perhaps you’ve been itching to dive into the world of guitar solos but feel intimidated by the complexity of many iconic riffs. Fear not! In this guide, I’ll explore the realm of easy guitar solos, perfect for…
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Get More From Your Guitar Practice Routine: 15 Essential Tips for Effective Progress
Embarking on a journey to master the guitar is an exhilarating endeavor, filled with moments of discovery, challenges, and triumphs. However, progress is not solely determined by the amount of time spent practicing, but rather by the quality of that practice. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll explore fifteen practical strategies to optimize your guitar practice…
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5 Ways To Find Motivation To Practice Guitar When It’s Lacking
Every guitarist, whether a seasoned pro or a beginner, encounters moments when the motivation to pick up the guitar and practice seems elusive. The good news is that you’re not alone in this struggle. It’s perfectly normal for your motivation to ebb and flow. The key to progress lies in finding ways to reignite your…