Keith Wyatt Talks Blues on Guitar Speak Podcast
Thu, 06/29/2017 - 9:15am
Keith was featured on the Guitar Speak Podcast recently, check it out!
Essential Bluegrass Guitar Licks: The G Run
Wed, 06/28/2017 - 4:22pm
One of the most popular licks in bluegrass music is the famous G-run. If you’ve ever listened carefully to a bluegrass jam session, you'll hear it all the time. Notice how each person or instrument plays the rhythm part until they eventually get a chance to shine by playing the lead.
The G-run is simply a handful of notes played by the guitarist to complete a phrase and, at the same time, signal the beginning of a new phrase.
Maintaining your Nails for Classical Guitar
Wed, 06/28/2017 - 4:08pm
Any classical guitarist can tell you from experience that busting up your fingernails is no fun. It’s usually not until the next day’s performance when the tenderness and soreness really takes effect. Not only is maintaining your nails good for your overall hygiene, it is essential for playing fingerstyle guitar.
Here’s a brief overview to help you keep your fingernails in great condition for playing classical guitar, as well as a few suggestions on how to protect them from harm.
Pentatonic Scale Practice Ideas for Rock Guitarists
Wed, 06/28/2017 - 3:58pm
The pentatonic scale is probably one of the most common and useful scales you'll hear in rock guitar. It’s used in many other styles as well ranging from bluegrass to blues and beyond. As the name implies, it's a five-note scale and it's embedded within the seven-note major & minor scales. However, the omission of certain notes allows you to play faster and cover a broader range of notes across the fretboard.
The popularity of this scale makes it critical for any guitarist to understand, no matter the genre you prefer. Here are some tips to help you become more proficient playing in the pentatonic scale.
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