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April 23, 2024 In Practice Tagged as guitar practice By Dan Thorpe

A Timeless Quote All Guitarists Should Know

I read an interesting quote the other day.

Not from a guitarist, but this time from the great composer, Edward Elgar (born not too many miles from where I am writing this).

April 22, 2024 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (500 Times, Playing Leftie, and Healthy Competition)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life…

Here we go…

April 19, 2024 In 10-Second Tips Tagged as 10-Second Tips quick tips By Dan Thorpe

10-Second Tip – Avoiding “Tension Creep”

Here is a 10-second tip for you.

This is all about avoiding what I call “tension creep”.

April 15, 2024 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Bristol, Passion, and How Lucky We Are)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including thoughts on being passionate about the guitar, a live event, and more.

April 12, 2024 In 10-Second Tips Tagged as 10-Second Tips quick tips By Dan Thorpe

10-Second Tip (The Power of “Syncopation”)

Here is a 10-second tip for you to enjoy.

It is all about “syncopation”.

April 11, 2024 In Legends Practice Tagged as Travis picking By Dan Thorpe

How to Travis Pick the Old-School Way

For me, Travis picking is one of the coolest things about playing guitar.

April 9, 2024 In Practice Tagged as guitar practice By Dan Thorpe

Splinters!

Splinters are bad for guitarists!

April 8, 2024 In Practice Tagged as guitar practice By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Mojo, Beware, and a Creativity Tip)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including thoughts on a creativity tip, the magazine Mojo, and more.