Archive for June, 2009

Play Popular Music On Guitar

June 24th, 2009
Play Popular Music On Guitar

Lots of people can play guitar but what music do you play on your guitar when somebody says, “go on, play something”? Do you play a song, an instrumental, a simple classical piece? Songs are probably best as a general rule because even if you can’t sing, somebody in the crowd will be able to help you out. Just in case you get the party started with your guitar, a repertoire of around twenty songs probably should get you into, and out of troubl » Read more: Play Popular Music On Guitar

Why Playing Music Is Not Just A Natural Talent

June 2nd, 2009
Why Playing Music Is Not Just A Natural Talent

Last night, whilst lounging on my sofa with a friend watching the television, I flicked through the channels to stumble across a woman playing the piano as if it was as easy as a simple stroll in the park. The sound that came out of her carefree fast-motioned fingers, made me wonder how it is possible to have both of your hands work on two different chords at different ends of the piano. This then made me realise that it is exactly what I do w » Read more: Why Playing Music Is Not Just A Natural Talent