You have made the decision to take one of the most notable roles in a band, congratulations. But before you are going to try to reach the extremities of your vocal range like Freddie Mercury there are a few steps you should consider before proceeding to Wembley Stadium. This way…

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So… You’ve learned your chords. Your technique is improving. You’re invited to a jam session with a few friends. They start playing in G and ask you to improvise a solo. You feel you should have learned a few guitar scales by now, but you didn’t know where to start…

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Let’s play this heartfelt acoustic ballad! It features a very simple stripped-back instrumentation: just acoustic guitar and vocals. This is a classic combination that works perfectly for a folk sound and adds to the intimate feel of the song. “Redemption Song”, made famous by Bob Marley…

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Do you dream of being able to play the piano and sing your favourite songs? It might seem like an impossible dream – but if you follow these steps to learn basic piano chords, you’ll be playing and amazing your friends in a very short time.   How to…

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Let’s play this groovy blues-rock classic! You’ll notice the song has a strong driving rhythm that really makes you tap your foot. If you listen to the drumbeat, you’ll hear the bright crack of the ‘snare’ drum on beats 2 and 4. This is an incredibly common and important rhythm…

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There comes a point when every beginning guitar player will come to a crossroads of sorts in regard to developing their playing skills. Sure, it’s easy to learn how to play songs by reading chord charts and guitar tablature. And – truthfully – for some players that’s more than…

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Learning to play piano is a rewarding journey all around – physically, mentally and emotionally. Like playing sports, the more you play, the stronger your muscle memory becomes that gives you more strength to challenge your new limit. Learning how to play piano with chords equips you with a…

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One of the great things about learning to play the guitar is the fact that learning how to read sheet music isn’t an absolute requirement. It’s a fair statement to say that many of the most famous guitar heroes from over the years didn’t know how – from…

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Let’s learn to play this brooding pop tune! One of the more distinctive elements of this song is the changing “time signature” (number of beats in each bar) in the chorus. Like most songs, it has 4 beats per bar, except for some bars with 2 beats per bar. These…

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