Learn Guitar

Learn Guitar

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  • Episode 4: Strumming Tips, Arpeggios, Guitar Effects & Capo Secrets.

    We're back! Here's the 4th episode of the 'Learn Guitar Podcast'.

    In this episode you will learn:

    • 5 must-know capo secrets which will maximise any beginners progress.
    • How to take control of your strumming dynamics and instantly sound like a pro.
    • The power of arpeggios, a lead guitarist's secret weapon!
    • How to use guitar effects in a creative and musical way. (Learn about distortion, modulation, delay, reverb and loopers!)

      • Show Segments

      0:35 - Lead Lines (The Ultimate Guide To Guitar Effects & How To Use Them Correctly)
      12.23 - Quick Chords (Aadd9 & 5 Ways A Capo Makes A Guitarist's Life Easier)
      20:54 - Tips & Advice (A 7 Step Guide To Learning The Guitar)
      26:21 - Rhythm Section (Dynamics & Strumming)
      30:35 - Theory Tips (Arpeggios)
      37:33 - One Last Thing (The Importance Of Gigging, Guitarleles & Experimenting With Different Keys)

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      http://www.nationalguitaracademy.com

      44 min
    • Podcast 3: How To Embellish Your Chords, How To Jam With Other Guitarists, Understanding The Role of A Lead Guitarist, 3 Essential Guitar Scales, 'What Is Hybrid Picking?'

      BOOM! Here's the 3rd episode of the 'Learn Guitar Podcast'.

      In this episode you will learn:

      • How to embellish your chords and sound more musical in 3 easy steps.
      • 3 essential scales which will kick start your lead guitar journey.
      • Jamming Tips! 4 quick and easy ways to sound incredible when you play with other guitarists.
      • The #1 practice secret that will turbo-charge your guitar progress.
      • A cool picking technique which is used by country guitar gods.

        • Show Segments

        0:36 - Lead Lines (Lead Guitar Role & The 4 Pillars Of Lead Guitar Knowledge)
        10:00 - Quick Chords (G Major 7 & How To Embellish Chords)
        16:52 - Tips & Advice (How To Jam With Other Guitarists | How To Practice Effectively)
        31:10 - Rhythm Section (Hybrid Picking)
        34:45 - Theory Tips (Major Scales vs Minor Scales vs Pentatonics)
        38:40 - One Last Thing (Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Banjos, Mandolins, 'It Might Get Loud' & Led Zep Reunion?)

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        http://www.nationalguitaracademy.com/podcast3

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        http://www.nationalguitaracademy.com

        45 min
      • Podcast 2: Solo Tips, 'String Grouping', Strumming Patterns, Chord Construction and Minor Pentatonic Diagonals

        Welcome to the Learn Guitar podcast from the National Guitar Academy. We SIMPLIFY the guitar world so you can make music and have fun as quickly as possible

        In this episode you will learn:

        • 5 tips for killer solos & left hand techniques (string-bending, vibrato, alternate picking, etc)
        • The no#1 way to make your strumming come alive: String-Grouping
        • 4 tips for making your chords sound more musical
        • The pros and cons of strumming patterns
        • A rare and very cool type of A minor chord: Am9
        • How to blend minor pentatonic patterns to sound like a guitar god
        • A vital (and EASY) piece of music theory - what major and minor chords are made of

          • Show Segments

          00:32 - Lead Lines (Solo Tips, Lead Guitar Basics)
          07:11 - Quick Chords (Am9 & String Grouping)
          10:50 - Tips & Advice (Blending Minor Pentatonic Boxes)
          19:20 - Rhythm Section (The Pros and Cons of Strumming Patterns)
          23:29 - Theory Tips (Major & Minor Chord Construction)
          26:05 - One Last Thing (Alternate Tuning, Snarky Puppy, Tinariwen)

          Download the BONUS PACK for this episode:

          http://www.nationalguitaracademy.com/podcast2

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          http://www.nationalguitaracademy.com

          32 min
        • Podcast 1: We Have Lift Off!

          It's finally here! Welcome to the Learn Guitar podcast from the National Guitar Academy. We SIMPLIFY the guitar world so you can make music and have fun as quickly as possible.

          In this episode you will learn:

          • A rare and cool 2-finger chord (that's very easy to play)
          • The #1 lead guitar 'secret' (AKA 'The all-conquering importance of keys')
          • How to get started with lead guitar
          • The best way to hook up with other musicians
          • How to get from "notes to music"
          • What time signatures are (and why they matter)

            • Show Segments

            00:32 - Lead Lines
            07:42 - Quick Chords
            09:20 - Tips & Advice
            19:00 - Rhythm Section
            25:06 - Theory Tips
            28:34 - One Last Thing

            Download the BONUS PACK for this episode:

            http://www.nationalguitaracademy.com/podcast1

            Visit our site for free guitar tips & video lessons:

            http://www.nationalguitaracademy.com

            33 min

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          The Learn Guitar podcast from the National Guitar Academy will make you a better guitarist by teaching you our best guitar tips and secrets for rapid progress.