No matter what instrument you play, dynamics are one of the most crucial aspects of musical expression. Dynamics refer to the volume and intensity of sound, ranging from soft whispers to thunderous crescendos. Mastering dynamics allows you to add depth, emotion, and storytelling to your performances, making your music more engaging and impactful. In […]
Автор: Денис Русаков
My experience with a different kind of gig
I recently was hired as the guitar player for the local community playhouses’ production of “Little Shop of Horrors”. I got the gig because of my friendship with another guitar player. We both go to the largest church in Lincoln, NE and we both play electric guitar on the worship team (we are usually scheduled […]
Mistakes that let your playing feel uncomfortable and unreliable and how to avoid them
By Michael Korte When you feel uncomfortable while you are playing anything, check your hand positions for these 5 Mistakes. If you eliminate them, you are a lot closer to playing with ease and in comfort. Your thumb posture One thing you see very often as a guitar teacher, is the incorrect posture of […]
The Lesser Known Musical Elements: Texture
If you’re like me, a rock/pop/blues/jazz/soul/r&b etc. musician living in America, you almost never hear about ‘texture’ in your daily musical life. But chances are, you make decisions having to do with texture all the time in your music, without even being aware of it. By learning a little about what texture is and how […]
3 Ways A Good Guitar Teacher Will Help You When You Have Limited Practice Time
Regular guitar practice is one of the key factors in how much you progress and how much fun you can have on guitar. Sometimes it is much more difficult to get the time you want to be able to put in good practice sessions and it can become frustrating. The situation can be anything. You […]
How to be always motivated to play and practice an instrument
Playing guitar or making music in general can be one of the most beautiful things in the world. Unfortunately many people often quit playing their instrument too early due to a lack of motivation. This way they are never able to make the experience of being a great musician. Now what ist the main reason […]
Common note, uncommon music
By Max Canonaco Sometimes there are principles in music that are very general and simple to use, to create different musical results. Today we will see a way to instantly find different solutions for your compositions, on a harmonic level. This means we will focus on how groups of notes work together to create a […]