Learn Guitar Harmonics
Pinch harmonics are one of the toughest techniques you can play on guitar, easily distinguished from normal guitar notes by their unique bell-like sound. Pinch harmonics are often compared to artificial harmonics even though they are not the same thing. The technique was invented by an American Blues musician called Roy Buchanan, and has since been used by everybody form ZZ Top through Radiohead to Andy McKee. If I had to recommend one guitarist for you to listen to...
Read More...Learn Guitar Tremolo Basics
For many guitarists the tremolo is the technique that is most rewarding to play. It is also the technique that many find most difficult to master. However, if you are willing to spend some time perfecting it, it will be a fantastic addition to your repertoire. In a standard tremolo, the same string is plucked several times in a row using different fingers on the right hand. To start off use just the ring (r), middle (m), and index (i) fingers. Hit the base note with...
Read More...Half Tone and Full Tone Bends For Blues Guitar
I am going to come right out and say it, I am a bender, I don't know why, there is just something about it but I love bending! Every time I bend, I lift my left leg off the floor; the height to which I lift my leg is dictated by the extent of the bend. This has been no shortage of fun for friends and family who have come to see me play over the years; I am told it looks pretty funny. If you really want to learn to play blues guitar like a pro, you are definitely going...
Read More...Learn Guitar Fingerpicking
Guitar fingerpicking (also referred to as finger style) is an interesting alternative to using a pick for anyone that wants to learn guitar. Unlike using a pick, the strings are played directly with the fingers. A skilled guitarist can use fingerpicking to sound as though he is playing two separate instruments at once, which can create some very compelling and interesting solo arrangements. Guitar Fingerpicking Start Position The picture below shows the starting position...
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