Practicing chords and chord progressions can get a bit mundane at times. Yet they’re the building blocks of playing songs.It’s helpful to find ways to practice that make it more interesting. At the same time it’s important to learn to change chords on time without slowing down or speeding up.A great way to do both is to practice with Jam Tracks.So what are Jam...
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Learning to play guitar is really pretty simple… but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. I get that it takes patience and persistence. I’m just saying that it’s not complicated. It comes down to two basic things: knowing what to practice and making the time to do it. Today, I’ll deal with the issue of practicing, not what to practice (we will deal with that in other...
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If you want to learn how to play guitar effectively you must learn how to practice properly to both make good use your time and to keep from getting discouraged. In this series Guitar Practice Tips I answer many of the questions that have been asked or should be asked about practicing by students that are progressing on the path to guitar awesomeness. A question I...
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Imitate Start by imitating your favorite players. Copy there licks and transcribe their solos from recordings. Also attempt to emulate their sound and the subtle inflections that create the magic in their playing. Here's what Clark Terry has to say about the first step: By imitating the players you love, you’ll begin to understand the music on a deeper level and...
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The Perfect Guitar Practice Session For Beginners When learning to play guitar one of the most important aspects is to learn how to practice. In this lesson I'm going to demonstrate the perfect practice session. This is just an example of a practice session. What you actually practice will vary depending on your level and what you working on. I find it...
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