Ear Training, Transcribing & Reading

naming chords?

Some beautiful tone (and playing) on a Guild...

Antonio Lauro - La Gatica (Venezuelan Waltz)

I need help about multi effects/ modelers

55 Gibson ES 125

What he is doing is very simple. He is just using the common, root in the bass voicings and approaching them with dominants. Nothing complex as he says. There are slight variations each time he plays...

Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

not proud of it. if everyone did that then anyone who wanted a guitar could have one. with the complete absence of rage there would be no "poor kids in nyc" because the world would be a perfect...

1 key, 3 strings for a year

I agree. That's probably the correct beginning approach to mobility in comping or chording on guitar.

Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

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Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

For what it’s worth, this isn’t quite as straightforward on guitar. I think what Jeff is suggesting maps onto this well. Third and seventh on the D and G strings to start with several available...

Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

^ Play the inversions to the basic chords on the page god damn it. After that play the inversions with scale notes on top. This is how you get your chord chops up. The beginning basis isn't...

Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

I don't believe there is a single source for advice on setting up a signal chain. There are lots of videos on U tube. Many are useless or worse (with bad advice). Some are informative. It...

I need help about multi effects/ modelers

Reg I’m having trouble bridging the gap between what I do now and what I’m missing. Like Peter asked, what should I add to my practice? Adding a V or ii V to approach the next chord? I know I...

Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

I think he switched to the humbucker mostly to deal with buzz at clubs with dirty power.

Ed Bickert's sound

What would you suggest for someone who does need to practice this stuff? And I think Tal just means that there higher rhythmic density at lower tempos. Lots more space to fill and more of an...

Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

hey Allen... yea I made quick vid... but wouldn't load and had to split.... back now and had to post vid on my youtube site to download on JGF... Anyway here is quick example I made earlier....

Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

This is an internet canard with no basis in truth. Plenty of young guys want old guitars, and many of them are reaching the stage of life where they can afford them. Plus, they in fact did all grow...

Buying guitars as an investment

The TI Swing Series JS111 .011" last me about 4 months before I notice bumps forming on the G string over the frets, indicating that the wraps are getting worn and deformed by the frets. This causes...

Flatwound Strings - how long do yours last?

True - often it's the other way round. Even at the lowest level of the press agency news tickers that feed tidbits to journalists working from their cosy offices you'll find biases in the form of...

Death of USA made guitars

I do not believe most news sources are heavily influenced or controlled by those with political agendas.

Death of USA made guitars

Playing melody in thirds, fourths, etc.

Death of USA made guitars

I just ordered all the Real Books lol

What not to do on a gig

A couple of Guitar Center stories...

FYI: Gibson L-4 HSL4 Light Cherry Burst, 2022

Any other bakers on here?

Younger guitarists are discovering the joys of having a jazz box. Good!

Anyone had an archtop Plek'd?

how to fix string alignment

Gibson Thin line Guitar Models

Buying guitars as an investment

Modified Gibson Johnny Smith