by Glen McCarthy | Apr 8, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Gear, Tips + Tricks
Download the ScaleWizard pdf courtesy of Planet Waves. This one sheet gives you the fingerings for some great scales (and the basis for some incredible improvisation). It includes Minor Pentatonic, Major Pentatonic, Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Phrygian, Dorian,...
by Glen McCarthy | Apr 8, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Tips + Tricks, Uncategorized
Bob Denney and Laura Lee Matthie developed the Pedagogical Pyramid for Guitar to help teachers build a firm foundation for classroom guitar before moving up to the next step. The pyramid helps teachers concurrently present melodic and harmonic skill development with...
by Glen McCarthy | Apr 7, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Gear, Tips + Tricks
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by Glen McCarthy | Apr 4, 2013 | Classroom, Education, Tips + Tricks
Before ever allowing a student to play a guitar, have a plan as to how the students are going to make a sound from the instrument. Are they going to use a pick, their thumbs or their fingers? Most classroom guitar teachers do not agree how to start a class of...
by Glen McCarthy | Apr 1, 2013 | Classroom, Education, News, Tips + Tricks
Bill Purse – Tip 7 Tip 7 – Using a strap will give the music educator the greatest mobility in a professional situation. The strap can remain on the guitar while you are seated so that the you can continue playing if you need to go to another area of the...
by Glen McCarthy | Apr 1, 2013 | Classroom, Gear, Tips + Tricks
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