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Chord Substitution Generator for Making Chord Melodies

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Published May 11, 2010 at 10:19 a.m.

When creating a jazz guitar chord melody arrangement we want to pick a chord that has the melody note as the highest note. But rather than use the stock chord changes from a lead sheet, we can often add more chords or substitute existing chords for new chords. This free online Chord Substitution Generator will [ ... ] ...

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V-Picks demo and comparison

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Published May 4, 2010 at 6:18 p.m.

I decided to buy a couple of V-Picks after Guitar Noize’s very own Paul Davies recommended them, check out his post The Amazing V-Pick. I bought a Small Pointed and Medium Pointed V-Pick and they were kind enough to send another couple of picks for the review, the Medium Ultra Light and Medium Rounded. I have recorded the video above to illustrate the difference in tone between the picks. All of the picks have a nice fat tone especially the thicker picks, I am used to very thin picks so it

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5 for the Weekend - 2008

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Published April 23, 2010 at 11:14 a.m.

Sound Proof (Greg Howe ‘Sound Proof’) ... Greg is really, really good on this album. I really enjoy his playing and he’s actually got some great videos up on his website you should check out where he makes everything look so freakishly easy. There’s some brilliant stuff all over the record but possibly the pick is the title track. Sometimes it’s Vai territory, then it’s Return To Forever, then it’s over to Stevie Wonder… there’s a bit of everything for all! ... Off the One

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Songwriting Practice: Analyzing Music by Ysrafel

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Published April 20, 2010 at 6:10 p.m.

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It is time for another post from Ysrafel, this is a great article for anyone interested in learning how to start writing their own songs. There are a set of questions that can be applied to any song to help you analyse the form, harmony, structure etc. so that you can apply these techniques in your own songwriting ... Find out more about Ysrafel over at his website www.ysrafel.com ... For free access to more songwriting tips and advice on becoming a better guitar player, click here and sign up

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Jonny Lang Lesson

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Published April 6, 2010 at 8:05 a.m.

Guitar Player magazine recently caught up with Jonny Lang, who is currently touring as part of the Experience Hendrix tour. Lang gave Guitar Player a lesson in some of the techniques he uses, including his vibrato technique and alternating between a pick and using his fingers. See the lesson below: ...

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Review: Red Bear Guitar Picks Big Jazzer

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Published April 27, 2010 at 6:57 p.m.

I first heard of Red Bear guitar picks over at GuitarGear.org and I remember thinking who on earth would pay $20 for a guitar pick. Well in my never ending quest for the perfect guitar pick I finally succumbed to the nagging urge, I mean for $20 it has to be good right? I checked out their website and noticed that Guthrie Govan uses a Red Bear Big Jazzer Heavy pick and that was it, sold. I bought 2, just in case I lost one! I ordered the exact same pick shown on the Red Bear homepage with the

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Beginner Guitar Chords‚ Three 3 string Chords You Can Learn Fast

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Published Jan. 22, 2010 at 9:38 a.m.

Most beginners pick up the guitar because they want to learn a song, or songs. Songs of course are made up of chords so students want to learn to play chords as quickly as possible. The tough part is that chords aren’t the easiest things to play on the guitar, and they can frustrate a [ ... ] ...

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5 for the Weekend - 2000

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Published Jan. 15, 2010 at 6:21 a.m.

Misterio (Al Di Meola ‘The Grande Passion’) ... Misterio is awe-inspiring. Al Di is awe-inspiring. He seems so rejuvenated with such incredible inspiration at this point in his career. Double Concerto, Al’s interpretation of the Astor Piazzolla composition is absolutely astonishing and quite possibly the most expressive thing I’ve ever heard in my life. The way that piece builds is head-shakingly good, a lesson in composition to say the least ... For me, this was the album where Al Di

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5 for the Xmas Weekend - 1999

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Published Dec. 24, 2009 at 11:16 a.m.

The Deception of the Thrush (ProjeKct Four ‘King Crimson The ProjeKcts’) ... Having been fortunate enough to have witnessed a mesmerizing live performance of this piece I can honestly say there’s nothing quite like it. Absolutely astonishing, jaw dropping, emotive, colourful art at it’s very best. There isn’t a single riff, hook or pentatonic lick in sight. When I watch the Crimson boys improvise I recognize just how far from greatness I am. The Deception of the Thrush won’t gather

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Play Rock Band and Guitar Hero with the You Rock Guitar

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Published Dec. 19, 2009 at 4:09 p.m.

Instead of buttons and strum bar, how about using real strings, guitar pick and frets? Well now you can with the You Rock Guitar. Here’s a video of a guy playing Here Comes the Sun on Rock Band using the You Rock Guitar..Share and Enjoy: ...

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