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Download the Latest Issue of ’Martin – The Journal of Acoustic Guitars’ for Free
New issue includes features on the new D-28 and HD-28 guitars, Mark Knopfler, and much more. New issue includes features on the new D-28 and HD-28 guitars, Mark Knopfler, and much more. Martin Guitar has unveiled the latest issue of their Journal of Acoustic Guitars, and you can view it for free right here! Martin…
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Rhythm Rules: 8 Ways to Navigate a 12-Bar Blues
Chops: IntermediateTheory: IntermediateLesson Overview:• Understand how to add extensions to dominant chord shapes.• Learn riffs in the style of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Brian Setzer.• Develop a better sense of swing by playing Freddie Green-style rhythm guitar. Click here to download a printable PDF of this lesson’s notation. A 12-bar blues is one of the…
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Collings Guitars Unveils New 01 T, OM2H SB T Acoustics, I-35 Deluxe Electric
Company unveils its three newest models for 2018. Collings Guitars has unveiled its new 01 T, OM2H SB T acoustic guitars, in addition to its I-35 Deluxe electric. Collings OM2H SB T Collings Guitars Collings OM2H SB T From the company: Channeling Thirties’ aesthetics and tone, the T-Series has been designed for those seeking a guitar…
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Eclectic Effecting 101: How to Use Stock Pedals to Unlock New Sounds
Photo by Andy Ellis Have you ever wondered how to combine guitar effects to create unique and unusual sounds? If you’re willing to experiment and think creatively about your gear, it’s not too hard. For starters, let’s agree on one thing: a new guitar color means very little if it lacks a musical context. Without…
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The Easy F Chord
In this lesson, we’ll learn how to play a very commonly used F chord. It’s called “easy F”. Some people might mistake it for an open chord, but it’s not! First of all, it’s got no open strings. Secondly, it’s just the fragment of a larger chord voicing. Watch the video to learn all about…
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3/4 Time Guitar Exercise
What is 3/4 time and why do you need to know it? It’s a very common time signature where each measure of a song gets 3 beats. Normally, in standard 4/4 time, we get 4 beats per measure. Below is an exercise that you can do to help you learn how to play in 3/4…
