Guitar Technique

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  • Olympic Lessons for Christian Guitarists

    SwimmerI don't know about you, but I sure enjoyed watching the Olympics from Beijing. What an incredible opening night and how inspirational to hear the stories about these athletes.

    Did you notice how often the news commentators talked about their relaxed technique? I did. Several times the newscasters talked about Michael Phelps' relaxed swimming style. When Rebecca Soni finished swimming they mentioned her big smile and that you have to have a relaxed face to smile like that right after a swim.

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May 23, 2008

  • How To Practice The Guitar

    Christian Guitar Practice - Pray First

    The exciting difference between just practicing the guitar and using it as a tool for worshipping an Awesome God is that our purpose and focus shifts.

    It's no longer just you learning to play the guitar. When you as God to help you, He can give you insights and help. You can use the guitar as a tool to worship Him. It helps to continue to ask Him for His help whenever you're playing the instrument.

    In my guitar studio there were countless times when a student was having difficulties and I just said, '"Help him Lord.'" They always immediately played better. Then I'd always say '"Thank you Lord."

    The first step as a Christian musician is to pray. Try to use your practice as a time of worship. It's a matter of where your heart is focused. It says in Scripture, if we seek Him with all of our hearts we will find Him. (For the rest of the article click the 'More' link below.). More on How To Practice The Guitar

April 24, 2008

  • Guitar Scales You Can Play

     

    A wonderful way to improve your playing is by practicing scales. This is a video that will show you how to play a couple 'C' scales. The first if just one octave. Everyone can start with this one. When you can play it with ease, try the second scale with two octaves. If you would like to follow along with the music, it's here.

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  • Video Podcasts

    Have you seen those new Video Podcasts apple produced? I saw one in a computer store the other day and was surprised at the quality those little podcasts produce. With those of you who own one, I've started making Video Podcasts. The first lesson of the Worship Guitar Class series is now up and downloadable. It's available from the iTunes Directory or here's the direct URL - www.web.mac.com/jeanwelles/iWeb/

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February 26, 2006

  • Relaxed Right-hand Technique

    Here's a brief, probably one minute, video to help you see how you can play with a relaxed Right Hand. At a Christian Guitar Convention I taught at a few years ago, I was surprised that out of 2 classes, maybe 50 students, only 2 had relaxed right hands. Most people play with way too much tension. It takes a lot of strength to play, but it's easier to play if you relax between each note, or pluck.

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December 1, 2005

  • Guitar Tab

    How to read Guitar TAB

    As shown in the diagram below, tablature has six lines. Each line represent one string. The top string represents the first string on the guitar. The bottom string represents the 6th string. For a bass guitar, the guitar tab would have just four lines, representing the four strings.

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November 8, 2005

  • Volune One Books

    To help you use the worship guitar class DVD's in class settings books are now available for Volume One. The book has all the songs with musical note, the teaching, and tips.

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November 7, 2005

October 7, 2005

  • Left-hand Exercise

    Here's an excellent exercise for your left-hand. It's one I used a lot with my students. This is a perfect exercise to use as a 'warm-up' before you play songs on the guitar. Just click the image below and that will open up a new URL which contains the video.

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