Comparing Classical Guitar to Rock Guitar
Fri, 09/29/2017 - 11:03am
As guitarists, we explore new and different styles of music in an effort to satisfy our curiosity, utilize our creativity, and improve our technique in the process. In this blog we’ll compare the genres of rock and classical guitar in an effort to understand some of the foundational techniques that can inform our own playing.
Unlock Your Jazz Guitar Playing With Ear Training
Fri, 09/29/2017 - 10:34am
As a jazz guitarist, your most vital tool is your ear. Specifically, your ability to identify intervals and chords will ultimately determine your improvisational capacity, all other things being equal.
One of the ultimate goals of every jazz musician is to be able to play what he or she hears internally, with little to no perceptible disconnect between the pure ‘flow’ of internal creativity and the external output of flawless technique founded upon countless hours of functional practice and repetition.
Let’s take a quick look at how to unlock your jazz playing with ear training, starting with basic interval identification.
Pick Muting For Rock Guitarists
Thu, 09/28/2017 - 1:03pm
As guitarists, we should strive to incorporate expressive techniques into our playing. After all, music is an expression of the soul. Having a well rounded toolbox of techniques will help you be more articulate as you transfer your ideas to notes on the guitar. With that in mind, we wanted to take some time to feauture an old favorite techique rock guitarists use: pick muting.
Read on to see how it differs from other types of muting techniques.
New Country Guitar Lessons
Fri, 09/22/2017 - 4:15pm
This is a new section added to the learning section where George is going to cover some key concepts when playing jazz piano in a digital setting such as a keyboard or electric piano. In this first lesson on Funk Soloing, George lays out some ideas to help you effectively solo with taste and an understanding of the different mechanics of using this style of sound in a band setting. Find it the Beginner section or just click here!
In this new Intermediate lesson Guthrie takes the 1-3-5 method a step further by adding the flat 7 to the pattern. This lesson will help you get familiar with the 7th chord outlines around the neck and also has tablature to help you get started. Find it in the Intermediate section or just click here!
Read on to see what other new country guitar lessons that Guthrie filmed in the ArtistWorks studios recently. Many of these topics were informed by requests from students here, stay tuned for more coming soon!
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