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Jun
2009
Learn the Note Names on Guitar in 4 Easy Steps
By Dennis St Germain. Posted in Guitar Corner, Music lessons for all instruments
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Jun
2009
By Dennis St Germain. Posted in Guitar Corner, Music lessons for all instruments
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Jun
2009
By Dennis St Germain. Posted in Guitar Corner, Music lessons for all instruments, learn music, music, music lesson
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Jun
2009
By Dennis St Germain. Posted in Guitar Corner, Music lessons for all instruments, learn music, music, music lesson
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Nov
2008
By Dennis St Germain. Posted in Music lessons for all instruments
Introduction to Spelling Chords By: Dennis St. Germain In this music lesson I want to show you how to spell chords and understand the component parts of a chord. You don’t have to even read music to learn to spell chords. All you need to know is the first seven letters of the alphabet. In music, chords [...]
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Nov
2008
By Dennis St Germain. Posted in Music lessons for all instruments
I’m trying to post something that everyone can take away. Even at the early stages of someone’s musical path, you run into a major scale. Remember Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do well, that’ a Major scale. Let’s talk about what chords are found in a Major scale. For example I’ll use the [...]
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Jul
2009
By Dennis St Germain. Posted in Guitar Corner, Music lessons for all instruments, learn music, music
The best Of Brazilian Jazz in a fake book format. Learn some of the most beautifull music from great Brazilian Artist.
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May
2009
By Dennis St Germain. Posted in learn music, music
Karl Paulnack, the Music Department head at Boston Conservatory, wrote this essay based on his speech to incoming freshmen, and it is, gratefully, making the rounds on the internet.
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Apr
2009
By Dennis St Germain. Posted in Guitar Corner, Music lessons for all instruments, music lesson
There will be times where you will hate that "same old lick" you "always play". Be aware of this point in the tune and the next time around do something else.
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Apr
2009
By Dennis St Germain. Posted in Guitar Corner, Music lessons for all instruments, learn music, music, music lesson
The key thing is that you don't have to be a genius to play music, all you need is an interest in music and commitment to a life long learning of your instrument also known as a passion for music.
Continue reading...There are so many topics to cover but since this is a lessons oriented site I've decided to talk a little bit on drum notation and the multitudes of methods and changes that you may encounter when someone hands you a "chart" to follow.
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Jan
2009
By Dennis St Germain. Posted in learn music
Whether you play rock guitar, jazz piano, drums or the banjo. Learning to play a musical instrument offers a lot of benefits. I feel that if there's one thing you should learn in your lifetime, it's how to play an instrument. Here are 5 reasons why:
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