by BestMusically | Dec 17, 2019 | Blog
Creating Rhythmic Changes. Using rhythmic changes in your guitar rhythm playing is one of the easiest ways to create dynamics. Modifying a simple rhythm from straight eight notes to using an offbeat rhythm pattern will create an interesting effect to liven up your...
by BestMusically | Dec 16, 2019 | Blog
Taking a song, or part thereof, that another instrument is playing and transcribing it to your acoustic guitar. It is a great way to become more creative and inventive with your own playing. No two instruments are the same when it comes to sounding and arranging the...
by BestMusically | Dec 14, 2019 | Blog, Guitar
When playing in a band, group, or combo situation there is a term you will often hear known as “in the pocket”. And no…” in the pocket” does not refer to a place to put your hands while on a gig! In simple terms, when a band is playing...
by BestMusically | Dec 13, 2019 | Bass Guitar
The bass is the backbone or the heartbeat in a band. The bass is the instrument that holds things together, creates consistent cohesion. The bass requires a player who can stay focused and steady. There are times where a bass player will get the chance to solo or jam,...
by BestMusically | Dec 12, 2019 | Blog
I started playing music at a very young age. it so happened that I grew up where steel-pan music was heard, or if you took a little stroll very would walk into the steel-pan band room. What I remembered is that I used to take the galvanize garbage pan cover, held it...