Archive for June, 2009
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Jun
2009
The CAGED System For Learning Guitar Scales - Part I
You may at some point have come across the term ‘CAGED’ in relation to guitar scales, and wondered exactly what it meant.
‘CAGED’ is a method for helping you memorise different scale patterns on the guitar fretboard, and how they link together. If you’ve ever tried to learn scale patterns over the whole fretboard, and found them all blending into one, or had trouble remembering the shapes, the CAGED method could help you out. Read the rest of this entry »
19
Jun
2009
Using ‘Pedal Notes’ To Get The Sound of Modes
Much has been written on the topic of the modes of a scale, and how to play and improvise using them. In this post, I’m going to show how using ‘pedal notes’ can help you hear the overall sound of a particular mode. Read the rest of this entry »
12
Jun
2009
Getting Started With Barre Chords
There are a few transition points when you’re learning guitar, where learning a new technique opens up a huge range of new avenues, in terms of what you can play. I think one of these main transition points is learning barre chords. Read the rest of this entry »
5
Jun
2009
5 Tips For An Effective Guitar Practice Session
We all know that practice makes perfect, right? Especially so when it comes to learning to play the guitar, or any instrument for that matter. However, you need to make sure that your guitar practice time is spent effectively, to make the best progress. Here are 5 tips for your guitar practice sessions. Read the rest of this entry »
