I heard a rumour. That variety is the spice of life. So I’m going to unravel this rumour by seeing if varying the way we play octaves can make life that little bit spicer… (Basically, here’s some more octave ideas) Last week we covered octaves on the 5th and 6th strings. They can also be [...]
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4 Essential Drum Warm Ups
This is a guest post by Fil Gillies, a professional Physio and session drummer based in Hong Kong. — Before a competition, match or race, athletes warm up to reduce their risk of injury and improve their performance. But how many drummers, given the physical demands of playing their chosen instrument, overlook this vital component [...]
The Secret to Effective Guitar Practice
Over the last 16 years of playing different musical instruments I’ve realised that improving doesn’t happen overnight. I used to spend hours and hours with mates watching ridiculously brilliant guitar solos by Paul Gilbert and let me think, more Paul Gilbert. I spent a lot of time practicing, and not very much time enjoying my [...]
