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Distortion Is Awesome: Part II

by Kristian H

More distortion knowledge chunks from resident amp-turn-up-too-loud-er Kristian H. Read if you want to rock.

September 17, 2009 on 3:10 am | In Articles, Editorials, Gear & Equipment | No Comments |

Distortion Is Awesome: Part I

by Kristian H

Kristian H gets his science on and explains Distortion… that love-able guitar sound that’s ruined parent-offspring relations since the 1950s.

September 9, 2009 on 4:30 pm | In Articles, Editorials, Gear & Equipment | 1 Comment |

All About The Symmetrical Augmented Scale

by Edouard Brenneisen

Edouard Brenneisen is bringin’ symmetrical back with a look at the Augmented Scale. If you’re in to patterns and scales that don’t resolve, you’re in the right place…

May 27, 2009 on 1:29 pm | In Articles, Jazz, Songwriting & Composition | No Comments |

John Abercrombie’s “John’s Waltz”: Transcritpion & Analysis

by Edouard Brenneisen

Edouard Brenneisen hits the ‘Step with it’s first complete solo transcription, a composition called “John’s Waltz” by John Abercrombie. Any guitarists seeking solos to dig in to, look no further.

April 17, 2009 on 2:01 pm | In Articles, Jazz, Transcriptions | No Comments |

Odd Time Signatures In Composition

by Edouard Brenneisen

Edouard Brenneisen takes you in to the world of Odd Time Signatures… a magical place where you’re reminded that musicians actually do need to know something about math. Learn how odd time ideas can broaden your compositional toolbox… great insight for players of any instrument!

April 1, 2009 on 1:49 pm | In Articles, Editorials, Jazz, Songwriting & Composition | No Comments |

Effects… Where Do I Begin? (Hint: Right Here.)

by Ryan Gavan

Ryan Gavan gives the beginner guitarist a peek in to the world of guitar effects. If you’ve always wanted to explore the use of pedals and more experimental sounds in your playing, but don’t know much about the subject, here’s the place to start.

April 1, 2009 on 12:52 pm | In Articles, Gear & Equipment | No Comments |

Intervallic Patterns & Improvisation On Guitar, a.k.a. Guitaxohpon-ification

by Edouard Brenneisen

Edouard Brenneisen takes you guitar players into strange, saxphone-ish territory with an examination of intervallic patterns applied to scales. If you’ve ever wondered how saxophonists get so awesome, this is a must-read…

March 16, 2009 on 3:08 pm | In Articles, Guitar | 1 Comment |

Practicing and Warming Up

by Ryan Gavan

Wondering how you can make the most of a practice session? Have a look at Ryan Gavan’s article about his approach to warming up and to practicing guitar.

July 24, 2008 on 5:00 pm | In Articles, Guitar, Musician's Health | No Comments |

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GTR-012: Intervals On The Guitar
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