Playing a solo on the guitar requires quite a little bit of knowledge and technique. The basics in this solo lesson are that you have to know the key in which you are playing, have an idea of how you want the thing to sound as a whole and you must always think ahead in Read the Rest…
The bulerias flamenco is a style of music most common at any flamenco get-together. It is a happy and festive form, suitable for parties because of it’s happy nature. It requires a high level of energy from both the guitar players as well as the singers and dancers. Get the latest Flash Player to see Read the Rest…
To understand the purpose of guitar strumming techniques we must first learn how to play the rhythm. Rhythm is an important part of any song. Without it it is impossible to develop any flavor in a song and it becomes much more difficult for the listener to understand it. So it is imperative to know Read the Rest…
Before I begin explaining the different flavors that guitar exercises are supposed to help you with, let us talk about your position when playing the guitar. You can tell if a guitarist is a classical player, a flamenco artist, an electrical guitar player or just some guy who sometimes practices playing the guitar just by Read the Rest…
Every guitarist dreams of playing the rhythm like a pro. In Spanish music the main rule is compas (rhythm) and there are several guitar strumming techniques. Jazz and pop music also requires at least basic understanding of rhythm patterns and chord progression. We know it is imperative to master it, and be able to change Read the Rest…