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Is this just a "me problem"? I am going to think out loud...
Let me start by saying that I do not have any legit musical training with any instrument. I can hum pretty good and I can sing in the shower like nobody's business,…
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9 mths ago
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9 mths ago
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Hi, i'm for a while in Aix En Provence, and picked up a great book "La Guitare 2" by Didier Begon. While i can figure out music from the music sheets, it's always helpful hearing what it sounds like.…
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Playing on a crossover guitar
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using footstool with guitar support
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not sure where to put this but some of the technique used in this album is really amazing. Just sharing two of my favorite. no idea how she does it but it works.
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10 mths ago
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10 mths ago
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"a" finger nail shape
Hello, I've got a problem with figuring out a good nail shape for my "a" finger. The issue is that it strikes the string at a different angle than "i" and "m" for which regular round shape works fine.…
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11 mths ago
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Looking for advice on extended tremolo
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Silent Guitars. Yamaha SLG200N series or the like
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STACCATO ON SCALES WITH OPEN STRINGS
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11 mths ago
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Look for beyond 12th fret studies
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Bossa Nova
Just discovered this and totally loving this genre of music. Anyone with any good songs recommendations and resources on learning it? thanks!
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