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Never Too Late to Rock: Am I Too Old to Start Playing Guitar?
Have you ever wondered if it’s too late to pursue your dream of playing guitar? In this article we’ll delve into the question, “Am I too old to start playing guitar?” Age should never be a barrier to exploring your musical passions. Join us as we discover the numerous benefits of learning guitar at any…
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Electric or Acoustic Guitar: Which is Right for You?
Embarking on your guitar journey is an exciting adventure, but one question often arises: Should you start with an electric or acoustic guitar? In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of both options, helping you make an informed decision based on your musical aspirations, preferences, and circumstances. Whether you’re drawn to the versatility…
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Guitar Maintenance and Setup Tips
As a guitar player, you know that proper maintenance and setup are vital for keeping your instrument in top shape and ensuring it delivers the best sound possible. I’ve been building and repairing electric guitars for the better part of twenty years at this point. Rest assured, with a little knowledge and a handful of…
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Guitar Lessons
Are you struggling to find the right guitar teacher who can truly unlock your potential and take your guitar playing to new heights? Look no further! Dave Dohearty is an expert guitar instructor who is here to overcome obstacles and help you achieve remarkable progress, unleashing your musical talent like never before. Imagine finally saying…
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Tonic vs Root Notes
I hear a lot of people use the terms “tonic” and “root” interchangeably. When you’re trying to learn some harmony, that can lead to some confusion. In fact, they refer to subtly different things, so let’s clear this up. Go to morefromdave.com for your free copy of the Harmony & Theory Quick Start!
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Major Scale Intervals
We built a major scale, now we can derive larger intervals based on the position of a note in the scale relative to the tonic. We’ll name these intervals: the distance between the first note of the scale in the third note is the interval of a third for example. The first note to the…
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Major Scale Construction
Let’s put these half steps and whole steps to work! In this lesson we’re going to start on a tonic note, and string together a series of whole step and half step intervals to create the seven note major scale. You can also download the major scale positions and start learning how the scale occurs…
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Half Steps and Whole Steps
Half steps and whole steps are the most basic building blocks in music, and the first step in understanding how music theory is applied to guitar. Most people are generally aware of these intervals, but how many of you have really taken the time to figure out how they occur on the guitar neck, and…
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Brooklyn High
Nelson Faria is one of those guys whose name starts showing up over and over again as you start digging into contemporary Brazilian music. He’s played with almost everybody in Brazil’s MPB scene (that’s the Portuguese initialism for Brazilian popular music), including Nico Assumpção, João Bosco, Nana Caymmi, Zélia Duncan, Cássia Eller, Toninho Horta, Edu…
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Partido Alto Samba with João Bosco
When I saw João Bosco would be performing at the Birdland jazz club in Manhattan in 2017 – his first show in the US in about a decade – my wife and I had a flight booked from Milwaukee to New York that same day! João Bosco is a former civil engineer turned guitarist/singer/songwriter/bandleader. He’s…