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I play guitar on my own, at open mic nights, and as part of a weekly get-together for guitarists, and as part a reggae band, for fun.


Mar
15
answered What are the ABRSM graded examinations, and why would one want to take them?
Mar
15
revised Which diploma, ATCL or dipABRSM
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Mar
15
answered Which diploma, ATCL or dipABRSM
Mar
15
comment Which diploma, ATCL or dipABRSM
music.stackexchange.com/questions/5215/instrument-grade-exams - the grade system is widely recognised in many countries. Not including, apparently, the USA. Where they are recognised, they are so endemic to formal music education (as opposed to the no-sheet-music kind) that we find it hard to imagine having to explain.
Mar
15
comment What is the proper technique for a glissando on piano?
I see tips suggesting using the back of the hand, using the nail. The thumbnail for downward runs, a fingernail for upward runs (right hand).
Mar
13
comment Finding the “Starting point” when creating a composition or score
Yeah, there's no "one true way", even for the same composer on different compositions. One day you might start with a hook, another day a bassline, another day a melody; sometimes people wake up with a fully formed song in their head!
Mar
13
comment Memorising the fretboard when using dropped tunings?
If you've no bandmates, you can call notes whatever you like!
Mar
13
answered Memorising the fretboard when using dropped tunings?
Mar
9
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Mar
6
revised What is the difference between a collection of sounds and music?
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Mar
6
answered What is the difference between a collection of sounds and music?
Mar
6
reviewed Approve suggested edit on Can I connect my semi-acoustic guitar to my computer and get output from its speakers?
Mar
5
reviewed Approve suggested edit on What music notation software can handle this complex beaming?
Feb
28
comment What's the best choice to get more juice out of a tube-amplifier.
What do you mean by "juice" and "gain"? Do you want it louder, or more distorted? Once you've decided, I suggest editing the title and body accordingly.
Feb
28
answered Recruitment and Retention of Choir Students at Native American Reservation High School
Feb
28
revised Guitar chords high on the neck
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Feb
27
revised Guitar chords high on the neck
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Feb
27
comment Guitar chords high on the neck
Added something about "finding" these chords.
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27
revised Guitar chords high on the neck
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Feb
26
comment Guitar chords high on the neck
btw - the "you" in "you'd be surprised" isn't necessarily you, VarLogRant :)