Guitar Amplifier Schematics

Strength Training Exercises
Dan Denley, the mastermind behind THE greatest and most comprehensive online learning programs: AmazingGuitarSecrets, BluesGuitar Secrets, and just recently, LeadGuitarSecrets. has kindly agreed to supply a set of articles and mini-lessons for my GuitarTips Blog ( Thanks Dan! )

This tip shows how you can improve your guitar playing immensely, using strength training exercises which will only take 10 minutes out of your day. These exercises are ideal as a precursor to either guitar practice, or actually performing live.

I hope you will enjoy and benefit from Dan's expertise, see the link below:

Dan Denley - Improve Your playing in only 10 minutes per day


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Dan has very recently released a fantastic new resource, Lead Guitar Secrets, which contains everything you could possibly need to help you become an accomplished Lead Guitar Player.

I was privileged to receive an advance copy of the full course - I told Dan that if it didn't live up to the high standards of his previous works, I could not, in all conscience, give it a review, much less a 'thumbs up'. But, as I might have guessed, he has exceeded himself once again - this is the most complete and well-presented instruction set I have EVER seen for lead guitar players, whether at the early stages of learning or for the already proficient player.

There are 4 DVD's with video and audio lessons, backed up by a 200 page detailed instruction manual with music notation as well as tab for each of the lessons, PLUS a CD-ROM tutorial AND an audio CD full of backing tracks to help you to practice your new-found skills.

If you're convinced, or would like to find out more about the course, go straight to the launch page at the link below:

Lead Guitar Secrets - Everything you need to know about playing Lead Guitar

Meanwhile, Dan has kindly supplied me with a condensed version of one of the lessons from the Amazing Guitar Secrets course, which you can check out at: Amazing Guitar Secrets

Enjoy your music,

P.J. Murphy
webmaster, PJ's Guitar Chords & Lyrics
http://www.guitarsongs.info
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Learn to Play Guitar Fast
There are many beginner guitarists out there eager to learn to play the guitar easily. However, just about as many have a rather vague idea about what this means. This article is aimed to clear out a few misconceptions about playing fast, state some basic rules about learning to play the guitar Fast and provide [...]

Developing Good Timing
As per previous post, I've been trying out the great new resource from Chris Standring - GuitarMadeSimple, which is mainly aimed at the learning to intermediate guitar player, but is certainly setting me straight on some things I 'thought' I knew, and helping me correct some bad habits I've acquired over the years

You could do yourself a huge favour by checking out Guitar Made Simple (click on the link), it could be the best Christmas present you ever give yourself, if you want 2007 to be the year you become a 'Guitar Player'.

I've asked Chris Standring, the brains behind the course, to supply another article for my Blog readers for December, and he has given me this insightful article on 'Developing Good Timing', which is a critical asset for any guitar player, and one that doesn't always come instinctively, but needs to be learned.

As it's coming up to Christmas, he has also offered a chunky discount to my site visitors and Blog family, so click on the GuitarMadeSimple link to take advantage of this kind offer.


Enjoy your music,

P.J. Murphy
webmaster, PJ's Guitar Chords & Lyrics
http://www.guitarsongs.info
Guitar Chords Blog: http://www.guitar-chords.blogspot.com
Guitar Tips Blog: http://www.guitar-tips.blogspot.com


pjmurphy@guitarsongs.info

Learn To Play Guitar Online: The Pros and Cons of Online Lessons
So you want to learn to play guitar, and doing so online would be pretty convenient, right? But, you’re worried that it will be tough to sift through the bad lessons and the people just trying to scam you out of $100’s of dollars. While the Internet has made many things easier, making choices can be more difficult when there are thousands. If you want to learn to play guitar online, you’ll need to have a good understanding of the differences between online and off line lessons, what your ultimate goals are with guitar, and finally what style of lessons will be best for you.
First and foremost, decide what level you want to be at, and how quickly. By taking guitar lessons off line and in person, you will have to play at your instructor’s pace, and they will give you guidance based on their personal style and experience. They will start you off with simple exercises, depending on your current level. (This in-person experience is helpful for some, but the pressure has a negative effect on other’s learning.) They will gradually help you improve your skills, and it typically takes weeks or even months to be able to play some songs without too much effort. Most instructors will charge about $20 - $25 per hour, so after taking lessons twice per week for a month, you’re talking about $160 - $200!
If you are looking to randomly play in your room, for friends and family, etc. then paying this much for private lessons can be unnecessary. However, if you plan on specializing in a certain area of guitar such as blues, classical or jazz, and would like to play in a band for school or with your friends, this option can be a good fit for you, provided you have the money to do so.
The other alternative is to learn to play guitar online. The Internet has literally thousands of choices for guitar lessons, so you want to figure out what learning methods are best for you. Some packages are simply eBooks (pdf books) that explain theory of guitar. Others use audio tracks to help guide you through the process while you play along with exercises, much like private lessons. Some options even include videos to show you what they’re doing and let you hear how it should sound. Lastly, there are a few software games to help you learn to play guitar online as well. All of these options are fabulous in their own right, but a combination of learning styles is vital, no matter what level you want to achieve.
As long as you purchase a package that has as many of these learning techniques as possible, learning to play guitar online has one major advantage over off line lessons: you can use them over and over, until you’re comfortable. Unlike private lessons, there will be no pressure to finish exercises within the hour, there will be no limits to your learning and having to try things on your own, only to find out when you come back for the next lesson that you were doing it the wrong way.
If you decide to learn to play guitar online, you will pay less money, and be able to fine-tune your skills by focusing on the exact exercises you want, and be able to practice them as much as you like, with no pressure, from the comfort of your own home.
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Guitar Blogs
Check out this guitar blog I found, it's called "A Guitar Teacher's Lesson Notebook". Quite fascinating actually, there are posts on such things as: guitar workshops custom made amps singing lessons how to start a rock band beginner, intermediate and advanced tutorials All at the below link: A Guitar Teacher's Lesson Notebook

Free Guitar Lessons
If you look, there are free guitar lessons all around. One such offering is via videoguitarlessons.com You can take lessons from such legends as: Larry Carlton Marc Seal Bill Yates Rick Okie and many, many more! You can learn blues country jazz rock and much, much more! I am not affiliated with this site, so check it out and make your mind up yourself. Here is a recent press [...]

Mark Knopfler's Guitars
I know that some of my readers are very interested in Mark Knopfler and his guitars. For those of you who don't know, Mark was part of the very successful Dire Straits band of the 80s. Mark is particularly reverred by guitar fans, because he has an almost genius-like ability with the guitar. He even prefers to finger [...]

Take command over your Instrument
This tip comes from Chris Standring, whose GuitarMadeSimple program... well, does what it says on the tin!

While learning theory and practicing all of the techniques you need to try to get your sound 'out there' are obviously critical, Chris' article goes into the importance of the level of control you have over your guitar, and of the relationship between guitar and player.

This is by no means a technical tip, but one that you should read, think about, and remember when you get on that stage and prepare to play to your audience.

Check out the tip at this link: Take command over your Instrument ( Chris Standring )

Enjoy your music,

P.J. Murphy
webmaster, PJ's Guitar Chords & Lyrics
http://www.guitarsongs.info
Guitar Chords Blog: http://www.guitar-chords.blogspot.com
Guitar Tips Blog: http://www.guitar-tips.blogspot.com


pjmurphy@guitarsongs.info

Fretlight Guitar
Check out this video below of the fretlight guitar. It plays exactly like a regular electric guitar but you can learn how to play guitar with ease! Via a USB connection to your computer, you can easily program it and the frets will light up showing you where to place your fingers - no need to take [...]

Calling all Acoustic Guitarists!
Regular readers of this Blog will know that my website recently welcomed it's 10 millionth visitor - yup, you read it right: 10,000,000 visitors!!

I'm preparing a celebration event, at which there will be a load of goodies to give away - guitar lessons, keyboard lessons, backing tracks, voice lessons - top prize will be a shiny new guitar!! More about this very soon.....

As my own content is free, the 'goodies' were obtained by putting the squeeze on my partner sites ( actually unfair, as they all volunteered very generously ).

First to 'capitulate' was Kenny Mann, the GuitarAlliance guru, and he has kicked off the party with a special offer ( after a little extra pressure - a REALLY special offer ) for my Blog and newsletter subscribers ONLY.

To take advantage of this opportunity, you will need to click on the link below. You will be asked for a username and password.

http://justacoustic.com/pj

Username: acoustic
Password: guitar1

To be perfectly honest, I surprised myself with my own powers of persuasion on this. Please don't miss out on this genuine opportunity for acoustic guitarists!


Enjoy your music,

P.J. Murphy
webmaster: PJ's Guitar Chords & Lyrics - http://www.guitarsongs.info/
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