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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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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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
Can a 60-Year-Old Learn to Play Guitar? Read Post »
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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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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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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By Shawn Leonhardt for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer The guitar was one of the most popular instruments of the 20th century and while its genre dominance waned there are still so many people who love it. It can be found across the world and in most musical styles as lead, rhythm, accompaniment, and
History Of The Guitar Read Post »
It’s been a pretty turbulent 2023 and early 2024 for me, so I think it’s high time to slow things down. My first post of the year is usually a blog-focussed motivator for myself; Pointers on how the blog could improve and lessons learned, which hopefully other bloggers can get something from. But this year
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By Shawn Leonhardt for 30 Day Singer and Guitar Tricks While there are many guidelines, tips, and tricks to recording vocals, your set-up will greatly determine the ultimate decisions made. Every vocalist will have specific issues with their recording space and gear that they need to adjust for, there is no one-size-fits-all for vocals. Even
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