Let’s talk about 7 different areas of neoclassical guitar playing, that you can study to improve your skill, musicianship and creativity. Neoclassical guitar is great fun to play. When most people think of neoclassical style, they’re probably thinking of guitarists like Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Romeo or others. For a lot of people, neoclassical guitar playing is all … [Read more...] about 7 Elements of Neoclassical Guitar Playing
Archives for March 2021
How to Think About Guitar Scales
Improvising on guitar is really run, and is something that anyone can get the hang of. One vital element is how you think about the scale you use, and today, we will discuss exactly what that means The guitar is a strange instrument, shrouded in myth and legacy. A lot of players think that some things on the guitar can’t be taught, … [Read more...] about How to Think About Guitar Scales
Are You Practising or Playing Guitar?
Playing guitar and practising guitar are two very different things, but we often get them confused. By drawing some distinctions between the two, we can use our time more effectively and get better results in our playing For the first few years of learning guitar, I love to noodle. I would sit down and put hours into my playing… sometimes not really doing much of … [Read more...] about Are You Practising or Playing Guitar?
How to Memorise the Notes on Guitar
If you want to do anything creative, such as improvising or composing on guitar; then it is vital to learn where the notes go on the neck. It’s true, there are some people that have never learned any music theory in their life, can’t name a single note on the guitar neck, and can play great music and write hit songs. But they are in the minority. The vast … [Read more...] about How to Memorise the Notes on Guitar
Improve Your Songwriting with Song Analysis
We can learn a lot by critically listening to songs. When you know what to listen for, you will find many ways to quickly improve your songwriting skills. When you start writing songs on guitar for the first time, it can often be a bit overwhelming. Where do you start? What do you do? Those first obstacles of getting your first song together are too much for some … [Read more...] about Improve Your Songwriting with Song Analysis