10-Second Tips Archives - Page 11 of 15

October 29, 2021 In 10-Second Tips Practice Tagged as 10-Second Tips quick tips By Dan Thorpe

10-Second Tip – “The Forgetting Curve”

There is nothing more frustrating than learning something, only to forget it all!

I know that feeling.

Well, here is a simple tip to help…

October 22, 2021 In 10-Second Tips Practice Tagged as 10-Second Tips quick tips By Dan Thorpe

10-Second Tip – Be Like the Most Underrated Member of the Band

I love big bass and I cannot lie.

One thing I recommend you do is this:

October 15, 2021 In 10-Second Tips Practice Tagged as 10-Second Tips quick tips By Dan Thorpe

10-Second Tip – This Keith Moon Inspired Guitar Tip

Welcome to a new weekly 10-second tip.

Do you want to improve your sense of rhythm?

Of course, who doesn’t?

Well, this is a good little tip for improving your rhythm, especially when you are bored, waiting around, or just listening to music…

October 8, 2021 In 10-Second Tips Practice Tagged as 10-Second Tips quick tips By Dan Thorpe

10-Second Tip – What Is “Maintenance Mode”?

Welcome to a new weekly 10-second tip.

If you have learnt more than 5 songs, pieces, riffs or melodies, this is how you ensure you don’t forget them.

October 1, 2021 In 10-Second Tips Practice Tagged as 10-Second Tips quick tips By Dan Thorpe

10-Second Tip – A Bit of Both

Welcome to a new weekly 10-second tip.

This tip is not for everyone, but a fair few of you will find it useful.

September 24, 2021 In 10-Second Tips Practice Tagged as 10-Second Tips quick tips By Dan Thorpe

10-Second Tip – A Simple Way to Not Forget Your Songs

Welcome to a new weekly 10-second tip.

Something I tell students a lot is this…

September 17, 2021 In 10-Second Tips Practice Tagged as 10-Second Tips quick tips By Dan Thorpe

10-Second Tip – A Simple Way to See If You Are Improving

Here is a simple tip, but definitely one worth thinking about.

If you do this, you will be able to see your progress over time in a meaningful and clear way…

Without having any doubt whatsoever about whether you are improving or not.

Here it is…

September 13, 2021 In 10-Second Tips Chords Practice Tagged as Chords Practice Methods By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Advice From Billy Joel, “Wotsits”, and Buzzing Chords)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including advice from Billy Joel, Wotsit nightmares, and more. Here we go…

September 10, 2021 In 10-Second Tips Practice Tagged as 10-Second Tips quick tips By Dan Thorpe

10-Second Tip – Why We Should Listen to Other Genres

Welcome to a new weekly 10-second tip.

This week I am talking about something that makes music just more fun.

It also keeps it fresh and teaches us new skills and different ways of playing guitar.

So, what is it?

September 3, 2021 In 10-Second Tips Practice Tagged as 10-Second Tips quick tips By Dan Thorpe

10-Second Tip – Air Guitar

Many guitarists struggle to get in a good position on the fretboard.