“Playing scales for grades is like walking up and down stairs, you wouldn’t want to step on the highest one twice.”
Practice
Chords In The Key Of F Sharp and G Flat Major
Probably the busiest key with all six sharps, barre chords are needed throughout unless a capo is used.
Source: Chords In The Key Of F Sharp
D chord with added finger
When you gain confidence and experience with a D chord, the left hand thumb can hook over the neck to the low E string.
Hendrix did this a lot for his more danced chords.
Source: D chord
Classical Guitar
Whether you’re interested in learning classical or already play I’m sure there’s new things to find out about it.
How it looks
How a G7 looks on the fretboard
G7
A bluesy chord often found in 12 bar, recommend for beginners in the early stages of learning.
Chuck Berry – Johnny B. Goode
Listen to early rock ‘n’ roll recordings to hear what would shape more classic tracks to come.
Understanding flamenco
Guitarist El Ingles analyses bulerias, a highly rhythmic Flamenco dance form
Learning maths through music
As I teach guitar or bass I often find myself teaching maths to students to help them get their head round various tasks.
