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Advanced Wayne Krantz Influenced Soloing Technique

Advanced Improvisation Technique Influenced by Wayne Krantz In case you need an introduction to Wayne Krantz, here are some videos of him performing live. As you can tell, Wayne has an incredibly unique style and personality as a guitarist. While I was in Berklee, I had the good fortune to study private instruction for a … Advanced Wayne Krantz Influenced Soloing Technique

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Gorgeous and Cool Guitars

Guitars and Humor This German company makes aluminum guitar necks. They even have an all-aluminum guitar. I like the chrome, shiny, polished look. German engineering with classic, timeless design. Baguley Guitars Aluminum Neck Guitars Blue Metallic Beauty Crazy Gorgeous Burl Delft Porcelain Elaborate Carved Woodwork Eye-Catching with Classic Look Grey Red Oddity Innovative Headless Design … Gorgeous and Cool Guitars

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The Scale With the Most Names

The Scale With the Most Names The scale with the most names is the Phrygian Dominant scale It’s scale number 1232 in the scale book I published. The Phrygian Dominant scale is one of my all-time favorite scales and scale sounds. It is the 5th mode of the harmonic minor scale. What this means is … The Scale With the Most Names

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Tips for If You Need Motivation to Practice

Tips for If You Need Motivation to Practice I can always tell immediately when a student is starting to lose drive and motivation. That student’s energy changes over the course of a couple of weeks, progress comes to a halt, lesser positive attitudes and insecurities start to muddy up communication with the teacher during lessons. … Tips for If You Need Motivation to Practice

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How to Play The “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” Intro

How to Play The “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” Intro I always thought the intervals of the main intro theme that David Gilmour plays sounded magical. Before the 4-note motif intro theme he solos over the chords: Gm Dm Cm Gm The part 4-note motif I’m talking about starts at 4:18 in the above live … How to Play The “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” Intro

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