Play It Like You Mean It
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Blues Improvisation
Leaving Space
Hopefully, you’re not the type of person who talks too much. You know, the type that won’t let anyone else get a word in. When… Read More »Leaving Space
Tips On Playing Well With Others
So, you’re about ready to jam with others. I’m sure you have questions like “What should I expect?” and “What should I play?”. Playing with… Read More »Tips On Playing Well With Others
Blues Scale Variations
Fig. 1: Hexatonic The hexatonic, or six note, blues scale consists of the minor pentatonic scale plus the ♯4th or ♭5th degree. Fig. 2: Hepatonic The heptatonic, or seven note, conception of… Read More »Blues Scale Variations
Fun With The Major Pentatonic
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The Major Pentatonic
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Tactics To Transition Between The 12 Fret Octaves
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Playing The 12th Fret And Above
Fig. 1 Realize that the 12th fret is the same note as the open string. This is called an octave. An octave is the same note… Read More »Playing The 12th Fret And Above
Fun With Octaves
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