10 Ways Using a Flash Recorder Can Help Music Students & Teachers
BY ERIN SHRADERSure, our smartphones can record audio and video, but they also to a million other things that we might need to access at any given moment. ... Read More...
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Stuck in a Rut With Your Guitar? Try These Practice Techniques
By Adam PerlmutterIt’s not uncommon for even the most accomplished guitarists to hit walls when practicing—whether caused by difficulties in learning to pl... Read More...
Quick Tip: All Practice and No Play Makes Jack a Dull Guitarist
BY JANE MILLER | FROM THE FEBRUARY 2014 ISSUE OF ACOUSTIC GUITARWriters have a saying to describe the process of practicing their craft: B.I.C. or Butt in ... Read More...
3 Practice Techniques to Learn Tough Passages and Overcome Musical Roadblocks
BY KIRK HAMILTON | FROM THE DECEMBER 2009 ISSUE OF ACOUSTIC GUITAR30-MINUTE LESSONWhen learning new songs, sooner or later you will come upon a difficu... Read More...
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Double the Effectiveness of your Precious Practice Time by Recording It
FROM THE MARCH 2009 ISSUE OF ACOUSTIC GUITAR | BY DAN APCZYNSKIThere’s a well-worn philosophical riddle that asks, “If a tree falls in the forest, and ther... Read More...
Perfect Your Practice: Sharpen Your Time-Keeping Skills on Guitar
By Adam PerlmutterDeveloping a solid sense of time is essential for all musicians—and that’s especially true for those who play with others. There are many... Read More...
Perfect Your Practice: 3 Approaches to Warming Up on Guitar
By Adam PerlmutterWhen starting a practice session, it can be tempting to jump right into the latest song that you’ve been working on. But just as it would... Read More...
How Do Guitarists Practice?
By Adam PerlmutterPracticing is one of the most important things you can do as a guitarist, whether you’re an absolute beginner or seasoned professional. Y... Read More...
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Stay Loose and Avoid Injury by Developing a Guitar Warm-Up Routine
Like it or not, playing the guitar is an athletic endeavor. Just like any sport or exercise, it can take a bit of playing time before you reach your “zone.” Incorporate these exercises into the beginning of your daily practice routine, and you’ll stay loose and maintain a better shot at staying injury free.
Video Lesson: How to Warm Up Smartly
From the September/October 2019 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY PAUL MEHLINGIn the quest for making music, we spend a certain amount of ... Read More...