Who would you rather operate on you? A surgeon with all 4 fingers or one with only 3 fingers? Stupid question, huh? So why then do you refuse to use your pinky finger when you play the guitar? It will add to your speed and your reach and it’s actually alot easier on your hand. A few years back I noticed I was starting to develop a rather nasty condition. My hands, especially my left hand, would go to sleep on me

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In order to master the guitar, it is first necessary to learn the notes on the guitar. In this lesson, we will concentrate on the notes located within the first five frets of the guitar. The musical alphabet is as follows:A, A#(or Bb), B, C, C#(or Db), D, D#(or Eb), E, F, F#(or Gb), G, G#(or Ab)

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Before you call up the fine folks at Madison Square Garden and try to book a gig there are a few things you should consider. Playing in a ‘working’ band is not all fun and games. While it’s true that this is the most satisfying job that I’ve ever had it is also lots of hard work. Depending on the type ofmusic you’re playing, you’ll need to schedule rehearsal times for the band. You’ll need to find a place to rehearse. It varies with

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• Before each gig, you find yourself warming up more parts of your body.
• It becomes more important to find a place onstage for your box fan than your amp.
• During the second set, you scream for the drummer to please stop hitting those damn annoying cymbals.

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Buying a guitar can sometimes be a real headache especially if you don’t know anything about them. This short article will attempt to clarify some terms for the novice as well as the expert.First of all, find out how much money you have to spend. If you buy an acoustic guitar all you will need is the guitar and a pick to start out with. You can expect to pay from $40 or $50 for a used student guitar up to more money than

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