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Unlocking the guitar fretboard and understanding key signatures

March 17, 2024 / Guest Posts, Guitar, Guitar Lessons, Guitar Tips

By Gary from Tune in, Tone up! This supports our podcast on SoundCloud on Friday 12th May 2017 (episode 13b is about how to practise without your guitar) https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/05/05/guitar-lesson-13-how-to-practice-without-a-guitar-and-further-rhythm-ideas-and-alternate-tuning/ If I could advise myself when I first started out on guitar, what things would I say? What do I wish I knew then, that I […]

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The Portuguese Guitar: A Melodic Journey through Lisbons Fado Culture

March 16, 2024 / Guitar, Music, Travel

Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of the Tagus River, Lisbon beckons travellers with its rich tapestry of history culture and music. At the heart of this vibrant city lies a centuries-old tradition that captivates the soul of Fado music. Central to the haunting melodies of Fado is the enigmatic Portuguese guitar, a revered instrument that

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In Search of the Perfect Guitar Tone

March 16, 2024 / Guest Posts, Guitar, Guitar Lessons, Guitar Tips

This is very much a Holy Grail-type quest. By this we mean it will never be fully accomplished but neither would any guitar player want it to be. Part of the joy of learning how to develop your guitar tone is the endless experimentation with your technique and equipment. This is not to say that

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All About Slash Chords On Guitar

March 13, 2024 / Guitar Lessons, Guitar Tricks

By Shawn Leonhardt for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer If you do not have a great understanding of music theory then slash chords can seem complicated and strange. In reality though once you have some basic building blocks on scales and chords it is not too hard and a great tool for improvisation and

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The terminal guitar rut (and breaking it)

February 17, 2024 / Guitar, Guitar Tips

A guitar rut is a common feeling of guitar and music underachievement. A lack of progress and ideas. A brick wall we all hit many times along our guitar-playing journey. I’ve always found a way out, but I fear this time it could be terminal! So what are the factors behind this terminal guitar rut,

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elderly man playing guitar while sitting on camping chair

Can a 60-Year-Old Learn to Play Guitar?

February 13, 2024 / Guitar Lessons, Guitar Tricks

Can you learn how to play guitar when you are older? Of course, you can! Life may change but there is always a chance to play music. Sometimes you just need to change your method, but mainly it is all about trying. As always if you want to accomplish anything you just need to work

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Valeton GP-200 Review

February 13, 2024 / Guitar Gear Reviews, Guitar Pedal and Multi-FX Reviews

Is the Valeton GP-200 the best affordable guitar multi-fx you can buy? Check out my deep-dive into the amazing Valeton GP-200 Guitar Multi-Effects processor. Is it better than a BOSS ME-80? the new BOSS ME-90? A Line 6 POD Go? Valeton GP-200 Unboxing and first impressions Valeton GP-200 Review – The ideal Multi-FX for gigging

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electric guitar and effects pedal on the floor

Real Guitar Amps vs Modelling

February 10, 2024 / Guitar

Has guitar amp modelling technology caught up or will nothing ever compete with the real guitar amp experience? I love guitar amps, valve guitar amps in particular, but recently I’ve delved into the world of modelling partly out of curiosity, partly out of trying to not be the traditionalist. How did that turn out? Well…

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Should I buy a Yamaha Revstar?

February 5, 2024 / Guitar

After almost 4 years with my Fender Player Stratocaster, GAS has once-again crept in for something completely different. Should I buy a Yamaha Revstar? In my 30+ years of player the guitar, Yamaha has always been a brand that has proved solid and reliable. Having owned many a Pacifica, my FG850 acoustic has been a

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