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Forum: Guitar Gear & Accessories
05-10-2013, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 224
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There is a great demonstration of the Goodsell...
There is a great demonstration of the Goodsell Overdrive Pedal on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ114K0_wN4) |
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Forum: Bands & Artists
03-15-2013, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 414
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MatthiasYoung
If you want to get into Stevie Ray Vaughan, here...
If you want to get into Stevie Ray Vaughan, here is an awesome guitar lesson on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQKTMt0e0qU) ! |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
09-21-2012, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 200
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MatthiasYoung
Beginning Metal Guitar
A new Book & DVD Package has just been released by Watch & Learn, Inc. — Metal Guitar Method. This book starts from ground zero covering both melodic and rhythmic playing, and introduces students to... |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
09-21-2012, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 305
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The best way to really analyze your technique is...
The best way to really analyze your technique is to get in front of a qualified guitar instructor. While you can get great tips of what to do and not do from videos (and I recommend them all the... |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
09-21-2012, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 306
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MatthiasYoung
The right arm could have too much tension in such...
The right arm could have too much tension in such a way that it is leading to RSI - you really should get in front of a qualified guitar instructor - one who really understands the mechanics of... |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
09-18-2012, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 403
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
09-18-2012, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 403
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One note about playing slow—use quick motions....
One note about playing slow—use quick motions. Only the tempo is slower. Otherwise, you can develop a slow technique, and then trying to speed up becomes even more difficult. |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
09-18-2012, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 153
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MatthiasYoung
I would guess that you're playing too fast and...
I would guess that you're playing too fast and your picking hand is losing control with too much motion. Slow down and gain control. |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
09-10-2012, 11:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 290
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MatthiasYoung
Everyone here will have a different opinion on...
Everyone here will have a different opinion on what to learn, but the basic technical things to cover are scales, chords, arpeggios, and slurs (hammer-ons and pull-offs). This doesn't mean that you... |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
08-31-2012, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 471
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MatthiasYoung
Here's a great video on YouTube for practicing...
Here's a great video on YouTube for practicing Barre Chords (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBnS4uhaXAI&feature=plcp) . |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
08-23-2012, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,199
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MatthiasYoung
A great theory book I recommend is The...
A great theory book I recommend is The Guitarist's Music Theory Book (http://www.freeguitarvideos.com/books/MTB.html?source=MY) . This will help you both visually and sonically. |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
08-17-2012, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 475
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MatthiasYoung
Your tip joint is hyperextending. Work to...
Your tip joint is hyperextending. Work to accurately place the tip of your finger on the notes. This is often a control issue due to not moving from the knuckle properly. |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
08-16-2012, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 537
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MatthiasYoung
Practicing speed bursts can really help you...
Practicing speed bursts can really help you develop speed with accuracy. |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
08-16-2012, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 717
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MatthiasYoung
The wrist doesn't actually contain muscles - the...
The wrist doesn't actually contain muscles - the motion is from the knuckle of where the finger meets the hand. That is actually controlled in the forearm. |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
08-09-2012, 01:46 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 307
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MatthiasYoung
Even if excess tension doesn't currently affect...
Even if excess tension doesn't currently affect your playing, it could affect it in the future. |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
08-06-2012, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 397
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MatthiasYoung
Technique has nothing to due with a genre of...
Technique has nothing to due with a genre of music. Your hand placement should be in the most efficient manner to achieve what you're trying to play. Regardless of where the thumb is, I'll interject... |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
08-06-2012, 12:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 382
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MatthiasYoung
You can definitely shred your nails, even if...
You can definitely shred your nails, even if you're not shredding on the guitar lol! Sally Hansen Triple Strong is the best stuff I know of. |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
08-03-2012, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 278
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MatthiasYoung
Giuliani's 120 Right Hand Studies. A little dry,...
Giuliani's 120 Right Hand Studies. A little dry, but very useful in the long run. |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
08-02-2012, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 209
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MatthiasYoung
With a wide neck, the thumb will remain lower....
With a wide neck, the thumb will remain lower. For barre chords and scales, wrapping the thumb can make those difficult. Basic open position chords can easily be played by wrapping the thumb. But... |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
08-02-2012, 11:28 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 389
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MatthiasYoung
Good vibrato combines the use of the fingers,...
Good vibrato combines the use of the fingers, wrist, and forearm. Vibrato can move parallel to the string or perpendicular. Depending on how your vibrato is being created will determine how your... |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
08-02-2012, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 380
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MatthiasYoung
Try Giuliani's 120 Right Hand Studies. While not...
Try Giuliani's 120 Right Hand Studies. While not the most exciting of exercises, they are very useful. |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
07-26-2012, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 372
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MatthiasYoung
Pumping Nylon rocks!
I will say though, that...
Pumping Nylon rocks! I will say though, that tension in your forearm is better than tension in your hands, as the knuckles from which your fingers should be moving are triggered by the muscles of... |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
07-26-2012, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 203
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MatthiasYoung
In addition to the intonation, if you're not...
In addition to the intonation, if you're not using heavy gauge strings, then your bass can sound rather muddy. The action may also need to be adjusted to help with intonation. |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
07-26-2012, 01:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 379
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Here's a link to a YouTube video on basic barre...
Here's a link to a YouTube video on basic barre chords. This should help. Barre Chords (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBnS4uhaXAI&feature=plcp) |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
07-19-2012, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 200
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MatthiasYoung
Here's a great instructional video on YouTube...
Here's a great instructional video on YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBnS4uhaXAI&feature=plcp) for playing barre chords. Hope that helps! |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
07-16-2012, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 331
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MatthiasYoung
Justin Guitar (http://www.justinguitar.com) is...
Justin Guitar (http://www.justinguitar.com) is great. There's also Guitar Jamz (http://www.guitarjamz.com) , Free Guitar Videos (http://www.freeguitarvideos.com?source=MY) , and tons of stuff on... |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
07-16-2012, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 516
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MatthiasYoung
I agree. If the neck is too far away, then it's...
I agree. If the neck is too far away, then it's not angled properly. |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
07-16-2012, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 631
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MatthiasYoung
There's a lot of exercises that can be done, but...
There's a lot of exercises that can be done, but first you need to isolate where tension is occurring. Is your entire hand tensing when fretting a note? Which finger(s), etc. Once you've isolated the... |
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Forum: Guitar Techniques
07-16-2012, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 482
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MatthiasYoung
Assuming that your guitar is set-up correctly,...
Assuming that your guitar is set-up correctly, make sure you're not squeezing your barre chords. Even though your thumb will have the tendency to press into the back of the neck, try to keep it... |
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Forum: Musician Talk
07-13-2012, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 533
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MatthiasYoung
Good point lol! And if no personal teacher, there...
Good point lol! And if no personal teacher, there are tons of youtube lessons, justin guitar, marty schwartz, FreeGuitarVideos, etc. where students can work independently. |
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