Posts belonging to Category 'Guitar'

Guitar – The essence of Flamenco

The art of Flamenco is of very ancient and exotic origin, probably Arabic and Hebraic. The gipsies, with the flair for musical interpretation, have stamped it with their own peculiar personality. The derivation of the word “Flamenco” are various, including Flemish, resembling the Flamingo and even “roguish”. Suffice to say that it is “folk music” [...]

Guitar – Practicing with the Metronome

A metronome (and/or a drum machine/sequence) is one of the most important tools an aspiring musician owns. All exercises should be practiced with a metronome and an awareness of the tempo and rhythms you are working with. In the early stages, play quarter notes (that is, playing a note for each click of the [...]

Guitar – Practice Tips

by Daniel Gilbert and Beth Marlis

You will need ti find the “right place” for your daily practicing. The important ingredients of a good practice environment are

A comfortable chair, to help you keep good posture (Do not hunch over your guitar). You need to be able to stay relaxed and focused.  You may want to practice [...]