Try Transcrbing Leadsheets
There are many things you and I should be doing to improve our music skills. I know what these are, but I often ignore them.… Read More »Try Transcrbing Leadsheets
Lessons
Learning a run from Yesterdays
I’ve been motivated to practice a different set of scale positions than the CAGED forms I know. That isn’t the subject of this post. What… Read More »Learning a run from Yesterdays
What are you NOT doing to become a better guitarist?
First, by you, I mean me. Some of you are doing exactly the right things to become a better player. However, I am not alone… Read More »What are you NOT doing to become a better guitarist?
Updates from other DanLovesGuitars Sites
This is a quick post to share some of the content I’ve curated from my Pinterest and YouTube channels. The items here relate to recent or soon to be published… Read More »Updates from other DanLovesGuitars Sites
Harmonica Instruction Videos
Last week I posted a suggestion that giving a harmonica is a good choice for the holidays or anytime. Harmonicas are relatively inexpensive and a… Read More »Harmonica Instruction Videos
Technology, Copyright and Learning to Play Guitar
The tools available to students of the guitar – or any instrument – are constantly changing and for the most part improving with time. When… Read More »Technology, Copyright and Learning to Play Guitar
Our Amazing Ability to Learn
Humans have an amazing ability to learn new things. I’m saying this partly to give myself a pat on the back for learning a new… Read More »Our Amazing Ability to Learn
Different Approaches to Arpeggios
Time for Guitar Camp for One again. I’ve neglected my guitars this year and have been playing mostly ukulele. But it’s time to get back… Read More »Different Approaches to Arpeggios
Arpeggios from major scales – Part 2: Harmonized Scale
The harmonized scale, like the circle of fifths, is a wonderful, amazing and somewhat mysterious musical construct. If you don’t know or remember the harmonized… Read More »Arpeggios from major scales – Part 2: Harmonized Scale
Arpeggios from major scales – Part 1
I reviewed how to play major scales on the guitar in my last post. You’ve learned those scales right? I’m still working on them –… Read More »Arpeggios from major scales – Part 1
