There are a few alternate tunings you may come across when beginning a guitar, and the E flat (Eb) tuning is one of them. So, what exactly is it? E Flat guitar tuning is the process of tuning the strings down a half-step lower. How do I tune my guitar to E Flat? The process […]
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Learning pentatonic scales can be confusing when you start to see words thrown around like “major” and “minor” all the time. So, let’s get rid of your confusion. There are two ways to explain the difference between major and minor pentatonic scales. 1. Derivative Pentatonic Theory Derivative pentatonic theory is where we take a group
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The CAGED system is a common way to view and understand scales on guitar. It uses the open chord shapes that you likely learned as a beginner, and uses them for visualization. There are 5 Major Scale CAGED shapes, and here they are. Major Scale CAGED shapes using C Major You’ll use the C major
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Memorizing string names is your first step into memorizing the entire fretboard. Luckily, the names are super easy to remember! Follow along as I show you how to easily remember guitar string names and order. How many strings does a guitar have? As a general rule a guitar has six strings. There are guitars containing
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What is an arpeggio? An arpeggio is a broken down chord. You simply take the notes from a chord and play them one at a a time. What are guitar arpeggios used for? There are multiple uses for arpeggios. The term is usually first heard in relation to fingerstyle guitar. When used in fingerstyle, it’s
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What is G7? G7 is a dominant 7th chord. You’ll usually see it written and abbreviated as G7, rather than writing out the full name, G dominant 7. G7’s notes are G, B, D, F. It’s most commonly used and seen as the V chord in the key of C Major. Which fingers are used
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What is the B Minor chord? The B Minor chord, usually abbreviated as “Bm” or “Bmin”, is a three note chord (triad) containing the notes B, D, and F#. It’s most commonly derived from and used with chords and notes from the E minor scale. Why the B minor chord is hard The B minor
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How’s your right hand technique? Are you happy with it? I suppose you’re not, seeing that you’re here. Or maybe you’re just a beginner, and you’re making sure you learn the right hand technique properly. Either way… This guide will show you the top 5 right hand technique fundamentals, and how to apply them. Holding
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Today I’m addressing a classic question. This question is often brought up by beginner guitar players, and tends to have a simple answer. That question being “Should I play guitar with pick or fingers?” There are times when you’ll need to use a pick, and times when you’ll need to use your fingers. Choosing when
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Your picking hand might be struggling, and it could be because you don’t know how to hold a guitar pick. Or maybe you’re just starting to use a pick, and you want to start off right! Luckily I’ve put to gather this easy guide for you to learn how to hold a guitar pick fast.
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