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Hear and Play Drums Series - "The Secrets To Playing Drums by Ear"

2007-06-11T13:44:00.000+08:00

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Guitar Pro 5

2007-05-10T11:46:00.000+08:00

Description

Retail price : $59 US
Our price : $29.50 US ( 50 % off)

Guitar Pro is a multitrack tablature editor for guitar, banjo and bass. Besides writing scores, Guitar Pro is a complete tool for young and accomplished guitarists alike to progress, compose, or simply accompany themselves.

A Powerfull, Simple and Intuitive Editor

Guitar Pro allows you to create whole scores for guitar, bass or other stringed instruments in a few minutes.

View and Listen to your Tablatures

Far more than a simple editor, Guitar Pro allows you to view and listen to a score under the best conditions.

A Complete Workshop for the Guitarist

Guitar Pro includes many tools for the guitarist such as the chord diagram generator, the guitar tuner, the metronome, the scale tool or the fretboard...

For more inform, click here ....
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eMedia

2007-05-10T10:20:00.001+08:00

eMedia Bass Method Instructional Software

Retail Price : $59.95 US
Our Price : $ 29.90 US ( 50% Off )

Bass has never been so easy as with this beginning level CD-ROM. Master the bass with this proven method.

The eMedia Bass Method 1 CD-ROM gives you a beginning-level CD-ROM featuring over 100 step-by-step on-screen lessons by instructor John Arbo. Over thirty full motion split-screen videos show multiple angles and close-ups of both hands. Over 200 songs and exercises - using an animated fretboard, recorded audio, and variable-speed MIDI audio - help you develop the skills you need to start playing.

Use the eMedia Bass Method to learn triads, fills, and syncopation, and create bass lines for your favorite songs. Use the bass-only or no-bass options, and play along with the band. The Bass Method CD-ROM is a great way to perfect your technique!

Many of the songs in eMedia's Bass Method are found in Guitar Method, so bass and guitar students can jam along with each other as they learn. Features hit songs made famous by the Grateful Dead, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bob Dylan, Steve Miller, and others. eMedia also includes an automatic tuner, recorder, chord dictionary, and digital metronome with the Bass Method CD-ROM to give you everything you need to start playing bass guitar today!

Minimum System Requirements :

Macintosh: Power PC, System 7.5.3 or greater, CD-ROM drive, 16MB of free RAM

PC: Pentium PC or better, Windows 95/98/NT/2000/Me, CD-ROM drive, sound card, VGA+ display, 16MB free RAM

eMedia Beginner Guitar Lessons

Retail Price : $49.95 US
Our Price : $ 24.90 US ( 50% Off )

Everything you need to begin playing!

eMedia Beginner Guitar Lessons is the unique solution that provides all the tools you need to begin learning to play guitar right away. Learning is made easy through 31 step-by-step lessons ranging from basics like stringing your guitar to a variety of strumming techniques. Full-motion videos with an on-screen teacher give life to the lessons, and an animated fretboard guides you through fingering for the songs and exercises. There’s even an automatic tuner (for visual interactive tuning of your guitar), as well as other valuable accessories including a recorder, metronome, and chord dictionary with playback.

This cutting-edge way of learning avoids the pitfalls of confusing books, videos and difficulty finding the right teacher. eMedia Beginner Guitar Lessons makes learning to play easy!

Includes:
- Over 30 lessons
- Animated Fretboard
- Automatic tuner
- Video instruction
- Chord dictionary
- Digital metronome
- Acoustic or electric

eMedia Guitar Method Volume 1

Retail Price : $59.95 US
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This best-seller makes learning fun regardless of the type of guitar you own. 155 comprehensive lessons cover basics to chord strumming, playing melodies, fingerpicking and more. The over 70 songs include hits from artists such as Bob Dylan and Steve Miller. With over 30 videos from instructor Kevin Garry, Ph.D., the title offers a better alternative to expensive lessons and hard-to-follow books.

Includes an animated fretboard, multi-track audio, and variable-speed MIDI tracks so that you can slow down any song or exercise. A built-in automatic tuner allows you to interactively tune your guitar and a digital metronome, recorder, Internet song guide and 250-chord dictionary round out the score!

PC: Windows 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / Me / XP, CD-ROM drive, sound card, VGA+ display, 16 MB of free RAM, 22 MB of free disk space.

Macintosh: Power PC, Requires Mac OS 7.5.3 or greater; built for Mac OS X; CD-ROM drive (1x or faster), 16 MB of free RAM, 18MB of free disk space. Window/Mac CD-ROM.

eMedia Guitar Method Volume 2

Retail Price : $49.95 US
Our Price : $ 24.90 US ( 50% Off )

Take your playing to the next level with eMedia Guitar Method 2! In 85 more video-enhanced lessons, learn popular songs and licks with intermediate-level skills such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, bends, vibrato, slides and barre chords. The rhythm section illustrates different strumming styles, while chapters on melodic soloing teach you how to play in the style of famous guitarists like Eric Clapton, Jerry Garcia and Jeff Beck. The fingerstyle section teaches new playing techniques and applies them to songs and exercises.

Learn how to read music, scales and modes. A variety of music styles is covered and you can choose between tablature or standard music notation. Also includes built-in automatic tuner, metronome, recorder with playback and an expanded 900-chord dictionary.

eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method

Retail Price : $49.95 US
Our Price : $ 24.90 US ( 50% Off )

eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method CD-ROM offers everything you need to learn how to play. Over 300 step-by-step lessons start from basics such as hand position, rhythm and playing on black keys, and move on to music notation, sight reading, scales and much more! Piano teacher Irma Irene Justicia, M.A., who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music, guides you with over 70 video demonstrations of techniques. Learn songs and exercises from either the music notation or an animated keyboard that displays fingerings in-time with the music.

Songs and exercises are enhanced by live recorded audio, variable-speed MIDI keyboard tracks and colorful MIDI accompaniments. You will learn from over 100 popular classical, blues, pop and rock songs, including hit songs from artists such as Billy Joel, Elvis Presley and Elton John! Interactive review and ear training screens help reinforce new concepts and develop your ear. When used with an electronic MIDI keyboard, you can get specific feedback on playing mistakes, including wrong notes and rhythms.

Other accessories on the eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method CD-ROM include a built-in digital metronome and one-track recorder.

Jamorama – The Ultimate Guitar Learning Kit

2007-05-10T09:48:00.000+08:00

Retail price : $39.95 US
Our price : $19.90 US ( 50 % off )

This package is by far the most complete and fresh approach to guitar playing that I have seen in a long time. I highly recommend Jamorama because I do believe it will deliver results and have you playing your favourite Aussie songs like a professional using the most effective techniques. There is something here for every guitar player, regardless of ability. And at the current cost, it really is worth every dollar spent!

Pls click HERE for more detail. You can either purchase from the site directly or from me,
which is cheaper by 50%.

Other product by Jamorama :

1) Rocket Piano - Learn Piano Today! From The Makers Of Jamorama, Includes Video Lessons Plus Numerous Games.

2) Jamorama Acoustic Guitar. Acoustic Version Of The Fast Selling Jamorama.

3) Jamorama Lead Guitar. Jamorama Lead Guitar, Another Great Converting Jamorama Guitar Course. Get On This One Quick!

Guitar Lesson Software

2007-05-08T12:14:00.000+08:00

Are you like me? Have you been overwhelmed by all of the "learn guitar" programs available on the web? It's crazy! Worst of all, most of them are pretty worthless and it's difficult to tell how good they're going to be until after you've already paid. I've reviewed several and found some that are good.

Learning how to play the guitar is not an easy task, it takes time, effort and instruction—that all come at a price. Time and effort is up to you, but instruction can be extremely expensive. Guitar Lesson Software is a valuable, cost-effective alternative that can be used in your own home and at your own pace.

In this site, you’ll find Guitar lesson software reviews, ebooks and products.
Our price is cheaper than the retail price. If you are interested in any of the products, pls email me at :

inlink.info@yahoo.com

I will give you the instruction on how to pay.

Our payment method is by paypal only.

Pls come back again as i am still uploading more ebooks and products.

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Guitar Pro5

Gospel Keys Urban Pro 600

2007-05-03T13:23:00.001+08:00

At last...! Gospel Keys Urban

Pro 600 is finally here!

Now... You Can
Add Over 87 Of The Hottest Urban-Contemporary Chords &
Progressions to All your
Gospel Favorites in less than 6 Hours!

Today
is the day! My friends at HearandPlay.com have just
released their latest
GospelKeys Urban Pro 600 DVD course!

Click here to see video clips and audio samples of
what the course will teach you to play over 87 Urban
Gospel Chords in no time flat!

The dvd courses are selling
fast so I recommend you get to their website to check it
out! Also, for a limited time, they're offering a bonus
disc with exclusive (...never before seen) footage
(...the total course is 4 discs / almost 6 hours)!

For a 4-disc, almost

6-hour course, $69 is a giveaway! Where else can you
get gospel music lessons for $11 an hour? You don't have
to take my word for it. See it for yourself - LOOK
BELOW :)

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With this newest Urban Gospel course you'll be able
to...

* Implement a host of simple tricks that are
guaranteed to instantly add that well-known west coast
flavor to your playing (like Jason White and
Mike Burrell).

* Beef up your playing drastically by adding
these small little grace notes, slides, and fill-ins to your

chord transitions. Jon utilizes this trick at least 80% of the time and he
spills the beans on exactly what to do to "own" it.

* How to master the art
of passing chords so that your

chord progressions and songs never sound dull or
"predictable." As you'll learn in the course, the goal
is to be unpredictable." That's when you know you've
arrived.

* Learn the ways of the west coast and how to
contemporize your playing by using countless numbers
of "stu?pid "chords", movements, and accidentals!

(Note: Please don't be offended.
This is real terminology in the gospel musician
community).

* How to play tons of
opened and closed chords and how to use them at the
right time.

... And much much more!

If you're like me, you know how hard it is to find
valuable resources for gospel musicians! If you're truly

serious about learning worship music, this could very well be what
you've been looking for!

P.S.

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These are must haves for 2007

2007-01-05T12:21:00.000+08:00

Gospel Lover !

Are you someone who is absolutely in love with gospel music?I mean, you hear it on Sundays during the church service,listen to it in your car on the way to work, and recite all the songs of your favorite artists(...Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, Vickie Winans etc.) word for word. If this is you, you're going to absolutely love what I just found out.

I think the only thing better than listening to gospel musicis actually playing it yourself (...letting the spirit come from within). Now, you can do just that. You can play virtually ANY of your favorite Gospel songs on the piano and now the organ by EAR in no time!

Click here for more details:
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My friend Rev.Jermaine Griggs over at GospelKeys.com has taught more than 189,000 gospel musicians around the globe to reach their wide range of musical goals using his infamous GospelKeys learning method.

The GospelKeys series breaks down hundreds of licks, tricks, and techniques into great detail and is very easy to understand. It's like having a professional instructor ready to teach you at any time in the comfort of your own home.

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No matter what style of Gospel Music moves you the most: Hymns, Congregational Songs, Slow Worship, Up-tempo Praise, Shouting music, Urban & Contemporary, he's got you covered!

Here's the best part. In celebration of the new year, Jermaine decided to slash the price of his entire "GospelKeys Box Set" by more than 50%! You heard right, you can get this one of a kind Gospel Instructional set of DVDs for less than half of the normal cost. Jermaine told me this deal will only be available for 3 days after you've read this e-mail. SO...

Start playing Gospel music TODAY!

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2006-12-04T14:33:00.000+08:00

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How To Protect Your Guitar & Make It Last Longer

2006-11-16T14:57:00.000+08:00

Last year a friend of mine flew overseas for 2 years and left his Shergold Masquerade Guitar in the shed -- fully strung!

For those of you who don't know -- Shergold guitars were hand made guitars and there were only 12 of them built back then

Today those are priceless! So you can imagine the value of these things if you do manage to get your hands on one of them!

When he got back he found the entire guitar neck bent right out of place! You could imagine the look on his face!

Today I thought I'd run through a few maintenance tips!

It's always a good idea to maintain your guitar as not only will it keep it's value if you decide to sell it, but it also lasts longer and keeps it sound!

TIP # 1
If you are going away, always take the strings OFF! This reduces tension and prevents it from bending or bowing at the neck

TIP # 2
Always keep it in a dry place. Once moisture gets into the wood, it dulls the sound and increases the chances of bending when pressure if placed on it

TIP # 3
Use cleaning agents on the body of your guitar. Don't sting on cheap stuff. Go for good quality cleaning agents. Polishes oils, gloss coats e.t.c. Layer it onto your guitar. Do not let it crack or splinter.

TIP # 4
Your fingers have natural oils on them and it gets into your strings every time you play. Try to wipe your guitar strings after you finish. This prevents the oil from your fingers getting into the strings and rush appearing on your strings

TIP #5
Always, always, always buy a carry bag for your guitar. I know they cost money and don't seem like a worthwhile thing as you'll never bump it -- but get one. They keep your guitar in a dry place, prevent knocks, chipping as well as offer security as most guitar bags have locks on them.

It just wouldn't be Christmas without these...

2006-10-18T08:24:00.000+08:00

The Christmas season, my favorite season of the entire year, is ALMOST here. I have the PERFECT gift idea that YOU or one of your relatives would LOVE to see under the tree (...or better yet, on top of their piano :)

I know about his brand new 3 H-O-U-R Christmas course, Christmas Keys Vol.1 - "Conquering Christmas Classics," which has just been released.

"Christmas Keys vol.1" is LOADED with tons of powerful tips, easy-to-do tricks, and techniques that will allow you to be playing like an expert by this Christmas season - GUARANTEED!

In this course, you'll...

Learn several variations of each song so you can play these Christmas classics a different way every time!

*Discover the power of "inversions" and how changing one note in your chord can totally alter the way a progression sounds!

*Beginners: How to play an entire song with only three-fingered major chords (...also known as "major triads").

*How to add fuel to your bass by understanding how "power" chords work in holiday music...

*How to play "Go Tell It On The Mountain" in a churchy praise style! I'm talking about bass lines, runs, fill-ins, and more (...similar to GospelKeysTM 300 and GospelKeysTM 500)!

*From beginning to end: How to play every song, step-by-step, with no guessing (whatsoever) or any information left out!

By the end of this course, you'll have what it takes to fully play all of these Christmas songs by ear - That's a PROMISE! Read more ....>>>

Due to the high demand and moderate supply, this incredible offer for Christmas Keys will only be around for a short time. So......Don't waste time!

Place your order TODAY!

What's the difference in strings?"

2006-10-17T11:45:00.000+08:00

Today I want to talk to you about strings and the different gauges that are available today.

Not only are there different brands of strings -- but there are also different gauges / thickness too!

Depending on what gauge / thickness you use determines the sound of your guitar playing!

Just remember...
The higher the gauge number -- the thicker the string
The lower the gauge number -- the thinner the string

Thicker strings last longer and have a chunkier sound. Thinner strings don't last as long and have a much brighter sound.

As a side note: if you find your strings vibrating a lot or aren't ringing out properly - this is usually because they are slightly touching the frets on your guitar.

If you have this problem -- go for a thinner gauge string and they will offer your fingers more room to move on the fretboard!

If you want -- check out: as they specialize in selling guitar strings and as well as offer free shipping on some orders!

Here's a rough guide to string gauge and thickness...

ULTRA LIGHT STRINGS
E-------------.008
B-------------.010
G-------------.014
G-------------.022
A-------------.030
E-------------.038

EXTRA LIGHT STRINGS
E-------------.010
B-------------.014
G-------------.020
G-------------.028
A-------------.040
E-------------.050

LIGHT STRINGS
E-------------.011
B-------------.015
G-------------.022
G-------------.030
A-------------.042
E-------------.052

MEDIUM STRINGS
E-------------.013
B-------------.017
G-------------.026
G-------------.034
A-------------.046
E-------------.056

HEAVY STRINGS
E-------------.014
B-------------.018
G-------------.028
G-------------.040
A-------------.050
E-------------.060

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How To Improve The Way You Sound By Using Effects

2006-10-17T10:49:00.000+08:00

Let's get into effects!

This is one of my favorite areas of guitar playing as I religiously plug my effects pedal in whenever I play my guitar!

Now for those of you who don't know -- effects pedals manipulate the sound of your guitar (in a good way!)

So for example if you place the effect "REVERB" on your guitar it will make it sound like you are playing in a large concert huge hall.

If you place the effect of "DELAY" on your guitar, it will constantly repeat what you play over and over.

If you place the effect of "DISTORTION" on your guitar, it will distort the sound of your guitar and make it sound either crunchy, wheezy, hard metal sounding or just rough as nails!
Now there's a million effects pedals out there, but let's cut straight to the bone here...

Firstly if you want to hear some examples of effects, check out my site over at:
http://www.guitartips.com.au/subpages/guitarlessons-cooleffects.htm

....where I sat down and recorded a few main effects for you. Please don't ask me which pedal I used to record those sounds as I go through hundreds each year!

Now if you want to get into effects pedals, there are 2 types you can go for.

Ibanez TS7 Tubescreamer Effects Pedal

The first is a SINGLE effect pedal. They contain only 1 effect and cost usually around $50 - $150 per pedal to buy. Here's what a single effects pedal looks like...
Very simple and straight forward with 4 knobs to adjust the effect, and an input and output jack. To turn the effect ON -- use your feet to press down.
To turn the effect OFF -- do the same thing! The only trouble is if you want 5 or 10 pedals, you'll need to by 5 or 10 of these things and it can get expensive, not to mention connecting all these up in a line when you go to play on stage!

The second is a MULTI - EFFECTS Pedal. Zoom 606 Guitar Multi Effects Pedal
It's exactly what is sounds....'multi' meaning many effects in one unit.. They offer a lot more options and effect settings. Many allow you to create / combine your own effects also!

These are recommended for advanced players as they can get a bit complex to operate.
They also allow you to program different effects in and save them to each pedal. So during songs you can switch from one effect to another. Very hot tool.

There are slightly smaller ones that are still multi effects pedals but instead of having 4 pedals, they have 2. They are about half the size of the above image and slight cheaper also.

more on effect pedals .....>>> read more
.

Bottom line -- get into effects pedals. They add spice to your playing and make you sound like a rock star -- even if you're only in your bedroom!

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How To Hold A Barre Chord

2006-10-06T11:19:00.000+08:00

Today I'll show you how to hold a barre chord.
It is one of the most important chords you'll need in your guitar playing.

The beauty of this chord is that once you can hold it, you'll be able to move it anywhere on the fretboard and it becomes a different note.

To kick off -- this is a barre chord. Don't worry which fret to play it on for now. Just learn how to hold it. I've also included the tabs below to make it easier...

TABS:
E--1--
B--1--
G--2--
D--3--
A--3--
E--1--

This is an example of a Barre Chord. Pace your index finger across ALL 6 strings, followed by your middle finger on fret 2, and finally the rest of your fingers on string the 3rd fret of strings 5 & 6.

Admitted -- it is hard to hold at first, but in time you will get it. The more it hurts the more your fingers need to be stretched. Keep at it each day and I guarantee you'll be able to hold it.

Before I carry on, barre chords are always measured by your index finger. So if I say play a barre chord on fret 4, you place your index finger across ALL strings on fret 4, followed by the rest of your fingers. So always measure a barre chord by your index finger.

Now -- once you can hold a barre chord, you are then able to move it to different locations on the fretboard and play different notes!

So for example...if you hold a barre chord on the 1st fret (top string) you are playing an F chord!
If you move it to the 3rd fret (top string) you are now playing a G chord.
If you move it to the 5th fret (top string) you are now playing an A chord and so on.
Here's a guide of what I'm talking about...

Bottom line -- learn a barre chord as it is one of the most important chords you will need to play the guitar. It will not be easy the first time -- but keep practicing and never give up!

WRITTEN BY GUITAR TIPS

If you've always wanted to learn to play the guitar but never had the chance, give me 17 minutes a day for 90 days and I'll show you how to play virtually any song you want! Visit http://www.guitartips.com.au

How To Read Tabs Quickly And Easily

2006-10-05T09:27:00.000+08:00

Many e-mails come into my office asking how to read & write tabs.

I've written about this before -- but I'm going to cover it again to make sure we're all singing from the same song book!

I'll also include a few advanced symbols and meanings as it's important you know what they mean in case you get stuck!

Now -- tabs are not proper music notation. They are an easy way to learn your favourite songs.

If proper music notation is what you want -- check out: http://datadragon.com/education/reading/

...as they provide a great tutorial. But if all you want to do is learn your favourite song quickly and easily -- tabs are the way to go!

Here's how they work....(you'll pick this up in 2 seconds!)

Tablature is a way of indicating the positioning of notes and fingering on the guitar fretboard.

There are 6 tab lines representing 6 strings on the guitar. (The 1st string is the thinnest, and the 6th string is the thickest) They are as follows:

E----------------------------- String 1
B----------------------------- String 2
G----------------------------- String 3
D----------------------------- String 4
A----------------------------- String 5
E----------------------------- String 6

When a number is placed on one of the lines, it indicates the fret location of note for example,

E----------------------------- String 1
B------4---------------------- String 2
G----------------------------- String 3
D----------------------------- String 4
A----------------------------- String 5
E----------------------------- String 6

This means to play the 4th Fret on the 2nd string

E----------------------------- String 1
B----------------------------- String 2
G----------------------------- String 3
D----------------------------- String 4
A------0---------------------- String 5
E----------------------------- String 6

This indicates an open 5th string

E---1------------------------- String 1
B-----------8----------------- String 2
G-------7--------------------- String 3
D---------------2------------- String 4
A----------------------------- String 5
E------------------------12--- String 6

This indicates:
1st Fret, 1st string then
7th Fret, 3rd string, then
8th Fret, 2nd string, then
2nd Fret, 4th string, then
12th Fret, 6th string.

Further Points To Remember...

Other letters / symbols used in tabs.
h - hammer on
p - pull off
b - bend string up
r - release bend
/ - slide up
\ - slide down
v - vibrato (sometimes written as ~)
t - right hand tap
x - play 'note' with heavy damping

When you see all numbers in a line one after another
E---3------------------------- String 1
B---3------------------------- String 2
G---4------------------------- String 3
D---5------------------------- String 4
A---5------------------------- String 5
E---3------------------------- String 6

...it means you play the entire chord using all strings

When you see tabs that have "h"
E--------------------------------String 1
B--------------------------------String 2
G--------------------------------String 3
D--------------------------------String 4
A---------7h9-----------10h12----String 5
E---0--0----------0--0-----------String 6

....it means to do a "Hammer On" from the 7th fret to the 9th fret and again for the 10th fret to the 12th fret

When you see other tabs that have "p"

E--------------------------------String 1
B--------------------------------String 2
G--------------------------------String 3
D--------------------------------String 4
A---------9p7-----------12p10----String 5
E---0--0----------0--0-----------String 6

....it means to do a "Pull Off" from the 9th fret to the 7th fret and again for the 12th fret to the 10th fret

When you see other tabs that have "b"
E--------------------------------String 1
B--------------------------------String 2
G--------------------------------String 3
D--------------------------------String 4
A---------7b9-----------10b12----String 5
E--------------------------------String 6

...it means strike the string 5 on the 7th fret, then bend the note up so that it sounds the same as the note played on the 9th fret.

Here's a quick tablature legend to keep on file...

h - hammer-on
p - pull-off
b - bend
pb - pre-bend
r - bend release (release immediately if no number after r)
/\ - slide into or out of (from/to "nowhere")
s - legato slide
S - shift slide
- natural harmonic
[n] - artificial harmonic
n(n) - tapped harmonic
~ - vibrato
tr - trill
T - tap
TP - trem. picking
PM - palm muting
\n/ - tremolo bar dip; n = amount to dip
\n - tremolo bar down
n/ - tremolo bar up
/n\ - tremolo bar inverted dip
= - hold bend; also acts as connecting device for hammers/pulls
<> - volume swell (louder/softer)
x - on rhythm slash represents muted slash
o - on rhythm slash represents single note slash

WRITTEN BY GUITAR TIPS If you've always wanted to learn to play the guitar but never had the chance, give me 17 minutes a day for 90 days and I'll show you how to play virtually any song you want! Visit http://www.guitartips.com.au

How To Re-String Your Guitar And Double It's Life

2006-10-05T09:16:00.000+08:00

If you're finding yourself constantly breaking strings and having to change them every time you play -- here's an awesome trick to make your strings last 3 times as long!

When you re-string your guitar, most people simply thread the string through the tuning peg and start to tighten!

This is great -- if you want to HALVE the life of your strings!

The trick is all in the threading! When you simply place your string through the tuning peg hold and tighten, you have just created the highest tension, eliminated any form of slack and doubled your chances of snapping the string when you go to break it in.

Give this a go...
The trick is not to thread the string through the tuning peg on the first thread. What you do is gently wrap the string around the tuning peg 3 or 4 times over -- THEN thread the string through the hole.

By doing this you allow more slack in your string, reduce tension and literally double the life of your strings.

It provides your guitar with a heavier grip on the string which also prevents your strings going out of tune easily.

Here's what I mean...

...see how the string is wrapped several times around the peg before threading it through the hole. This is how you make your strings last longer!

Pretty simple trick -- but give that a go next time you re-string your guitar and I guarantee it will last!

WRITTEN BY GUITAR TIPS
If you've always wanted to learn to play the guitar but never had the chance, give me 17 minutes a day for 90 days and I'll show you how to play virtually any song you want! Visit http://www.guitartips.com.au

How to reduce feedback when you play

2006-10-02T17:00:00.000+08:00

If you've performed live on stage or even a casual jam with your friends at band practice -- one of the most annoying things guitarists have is a thing called FEEDBACK!

If you don't know what feedback is -- it's that terrible high pitched sound that comes from speakers.

It usually happens when you place your microphone too close to the speaker or play your guitar directly in front of the amplifier.

Not only does this damage your ears, but it puts your audience off when they come to hear you play!

Now I'm not an expert on the dynamics of feedback. But I have performed on stage many times and have learnt a few tricks to avoid feedback from occurring...

The first step is to turn down your treble on your amplifier. Too much treble invites feedback so don't have too much treble in your amplifier settings.

The second step is to turn the volume on your guitar up only 3/4. Don't turn your volume up full as this is invites huge feedback! Always leave a little room on your volume, so don't turn it up all the way. Only 3/4 and I guarantee you will reduce feedback at least 80% with this trick.

One other trick is to turn down the gain or distortion on your amp. When you play softly, you can turn your gain or distortion full. But when you start playing with some serious volume, turn your gain only 50%.

You will still get the same sound and distortion, but this is the trick to avoiding feedback from occurring when you play loudly.

Finally, if you're using an effects pedal, only turn it up 3/4 the way. Like your guitar -- always leave a bit of leeway as it offers more control over the sound and keeps your playing tight!

Remember this -- if you keep control of your volumes, you reduce the level of feedback and have a much tighter sound as an over all band. If you turn everything up full and try to rule the world -- you'll sound a mess and out of control.

WRITTEN BY GUITAR TIPS

Major Chords

2006-09-15T15:57:00.000+08:00

When you first start playing guitar, the easiest chords to play are the ones requiring the least amount of fingers, and in the least awkward positions. This usually means that one or more open strings are involved, meaning that you play that string but you don't need to place a finger on it. Major chords are perhaps the most common type of chord found in Western music, and are traditionally the first chords that a beginning guitarist learns.

One mnemonic that teachers use to help remember the most common major chords is the the word CAGED. This stands for the

* C Major
* A Major
* G Major
* E Major
* D Major

chords. Each of these chords has its own special fingering which we will go over in this lesson, and gradually these shapes will become second nature to you (trust me on this). When someone said that rock and roll is basically "three chords and an attitude", the three chords they were talking about are some subset of the chords you will learn in this lesson. If you can play these chords comfortably, you can play some blues, Beatles, Nirvana, and a lot of other cool music.

For now, I don't want you to worry about strumming or rhythm. I just want you to concentrate on each chord, how it sounds, and how it feels under your fingers. Also, keep in mind that becoming comfortable with these fingerings and switching back and forth between them is one of the hardest tasks you'll ever endure and is usually the difference between those who have fun playing their guitar, and those that keep it in the case under their bed.

so that when you jam with your friend and they say 'play a C chord', you know what to do. The fingering for a C chord is shown below:

So what does this mean? This is a typical chord chart. Each string can have one of three options:

1. X - which means don't play that string
2. O - which means play that string open
3. Note Marker - This shows you where to put your finger on the string and the number inside the marker tells you which one to use.

Thus, the chart for the C chord above tells us the following:

* 1st String - Play it open
* 2nd String - Put your index finger on the 1st fret
* 3rd String - Play it open
* 4th String - Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret
* 5th String - Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret
* 6th String - Don't play it

So try it out. Put your fingers in place and strum it. It's OK if some notes don't ring. That's natural. In time, all the notes will ring loud and true. The important thing is that you just played a C chord!.

One of the reasons why the C chord is a good first chord is that it lays out on the fretboard in a very natural way for your hand. You'll find this not to be the case for some of the other CAGED chords that we'll learn in this lesson.

Try playing the music example below, set your loop count to "Forever" in your preferences at the bottom of the page, hit the play button, wait for the music to start, and try to play along with the example. It'll help you become more comfortable with the chord.

The A Major Chord
The fingering for an A Major chord is a little more difficult than the C chord, especially if you have big fingers or a small guitar. The main thing is that you have to play the 2nd fret on the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th strings in order to play an A. The fingering for an A chord is shown below. Also, note that the chart shows exactly where your fingers should go for this fingering. The notes are staggered a bit along the second fret because there isn't enough room to align all three of your fretting fingers vertically across the neck:

Thus, the chart for the A chord above tells us the following:

* 1st String - Play it open
* 2nd String - Put your ring finger on the 2nd fret
* 3rd String - Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret
* 4th String - Put your index finger on the 2nd fret
* 5th String - Play it open
* 6th String - Don't play it

So try it out. Put your fingers in place and strum it. It's OK if some notes don't ring. That's natural. Note that if another fingering feels better, then by all means go with that. I think Sean uses his ring finger to play the 3rd string, and his middle to play the 2nd string. He does this because it's easier to move to a D Major chord using this fingering (more on the D Major chord later in this lesson.)

Try playing the music example below, set your loop count to "Forever" in your preferences at the bottom of the page, hit the play button, wait for the music to start, and try to play along with the example. It'll help you become more comfortable with the chord.

G Major Chord

E Major Chord

D Major Chord
That's pretty much it for this lesson. Hopefully these chords are starting to feel a bit more comfortable under your fingers.
The most important thing is to have fun, and don't get too frustrated. Even Hendrix started off by learning his major and minor chords.

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How to buy an acoustic guitar

2006-09-07T16:09:00.000+08:00

Fender J5 Signature Acoustic Guitar

Question to ask.

What kind of string? Nylon or steel string?
What size suite you? Grand concert, dreadnought, jumbo.
What type of wood? Spruce, cedar, maple, rosewood etc?

The best Guitars to go for if you are looking at playing Classic Acoustic music is eitherSteel String Acoustic.

Ibanez AEF1812NT

Spanish Classic Acoustic Guitars are extremely light and having nylon strings which are very soft on your fingers. They come in a range of different sizes even very small size for young kids. Spanish Classic Acoustic guitars are also a lot cheaper and easier to maintain than Steel String Acoustic Guitars.

Taylor 110 Sapele Laminate Dreadnought 6-String

Steel String Acoustic Guitars are a little more expensive compare to Spanish guitars.

With acoustic guitars, there is no need to go for big brands when you are first starting out. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable playing it. Also, make sure your fingers fit around the guitar neck and it is not too big for you to play.

I've played $50 guitars and $5000 guitars. If the guitar feels good and sounds good, it looks well taken care of (for a used guitar), and you like it (and can afford it), buy it! Take it home and enjoy.

There are

some great new Guitars out

there for under $600.

Johnson Carolina JD27

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2006-09-06T10:39:00.000+08:00

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2006-09-05T10:01:00.000+08:00

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2006-09-05T08:41:00.000+08:00

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Guitar positions

2006-09-04T14:28:00.001+08:00

As guitar come in an infinite variety of shapes and sizes there is no particular right or wrong way to hold the guitar other than what feels the most comfortable.

When standing, make sure that the strap is securely fitted with the strap buttons on the guitar pushed right through the slots on the strap ends. These may be quite stiff at first but will loosen with wear. Some players prefer a high strap position, others prefer it lower. The strap is adjustable so you should experiment to find the most comfortable. You should aim to be able to reach all parts of the neck without any undue contorting of your wrist (on the fingering hand) and not feel cramped in the forearm or shoulder of the picking arm.

Similarly when sitting, you will find that the contours of the guitar fit nicely over one leg and leave your hands in a comfortable position.A point to note here is that when seated, your wrist will automatically be in a different position around the guitar neck to when standing so if you expect to be playing mostly standing then it is worth practicing that way.