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Tuning Your Guitar Accurately Is More Important Than You Think
Tuning your guitar by ear can certainly be done, but most folks do not have perfect pitch, so it’s very hard to tell if tuning is accurate without using an electronic tuner. Electronic tuners are so accurate and so inexpensive these days, it is kind of silly to do without one. With use of a good tuner, your chords and notes will sound better. And If you are playing with other players in a group, it is absolutely essential that the instruments are tuned! Another benefit of using an electronic tuner on a regular basis is that it trains your ear. You get used to hearing the notes tuned accurately and over time it becomes easier and easier for you to tell when notes are out of key. Use the eBay link below if you need to purchase one!
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What’s In YOUR Garage? The Garage Fender Telecaster
On the evening of September 24th 2014, I was in my garage throwing out anything that had not been used for a while. My wife had been nagging me about clearing it out, because we needed the space. After filling over 20-55 gallon trash bags with stuff that we no longer needed or wanted, I spotted an old mildew-covered guitar case over in the far corner of the garage under some other items. I pulled it out, thinking it surely must be an empty, and that I had just left it out there years ago. I was very surprised to find that the case was heavy, as if there might be something in it. I opened it up to find that there was a guitar in it! And it was not just ANY guitar! It was a Japanese made 1989 Fender Butterscotch Telecaster! My mind was blown! I don’t remember ever leaving this guitar out in the garage. I don’t ever remember buying it! I had to have been out there since my wife and I stopped performing in 2001. We stored a lot of our old music gear out in the garage for a while. I thought that we had long since cleared it all out! This Tele did not look too bad, but it needed a lot of work. The controls were frozen with corrosion. Many of the screws were rusty. Mildew was all over it. I plugged it in, and it would not play. I took it to my studio and set up a work table and took it apart. I removed the strings, removed most of the parts from the body and cleaned off all the mildew. I took apart the controls, cleaned and lubricated them. Then I re-soldered many of the solder contacts. Next, I carefully re-assembled it. Once I got it back together, restrung and set up, it was beautiful! Next, I plugged it in for a test run. This guitar sounded good on every genre of music that I played with it! It also has an easy feel, and fingering on it is a dream! Please check out the YouTube video that I produced on it. The Garage Tele, or What’s In YOUR Garage???! Thanks for checking out my blog! 🙂
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Monster Mash Easy Guitar Lesson On YouTube by EricBlackmonMusic! The Ultimate Halloween Song!
Halloween is upon us again! Now is the time to learn The “MONSTER MASH” on guitar with my easy lesson!
“Monster Mash” is a 1962 novelty song and the best-known song by Bobby “Boris” Pickett. The song was released as a single on Gary S. Paxton’s Garpax Records label in August 1962 along with a full-length LP called The Original Monster Mash which contained several other monster-themed tunes. The “Monster Mash” single was #1 on the Hot 100 chart on October 20-27 of that year, just before Halloween. It has been a perennial holiday favorite ever since.
Pickett was an aspiring actor who sang with a band called The Cordials at night while going to auditions during the day. One night, while performing with his band, Pickett did a monologue in imitation of horror movie actor Boris Karloff while performing The Diamonds’ “Little Darlin‘“. The audience loved it and fellow band member Lenny Capizzi encouraged Pickett to do more with the Karloff imitation.[2]
Pickett and Capizzi composed “Monster Mash” and recorded it with Gary S. Paxton, pianist Leon Russell, Johnny McCrae, Rickie Page, and Terry Berg, credited as “The Crypt-Kickers”. (Mel Taylor, drummer for The Ventures, is sometimes credited with playing on the record as well, while Russell, who arrived late for the session, appears on the single’s instrumental B-side, “Monster Mash Party”.) The song was partially inspired by Paxton’s earlier novelty hit “Alley Oop“, as well as by the Mashed Potato dance craze of the era.[ A variation on the Mashed Potato was danced to “Monster Mash”, in which the footwork was the same but Frankenstein-style monster gestures were made with the arms and hands.
The song is narrated by a mad scientist whose monster, late one evening, rises from a slab to perform a new dance. The dance becomes “the hit of the land” when the scientist throws a party for other monsters. The producers came up with several low-budget but effective sound effects for the recording. For example, the sound of a coffin opening was imitated by a rusty nail being pulled out of a board. The sound of a cauldron bubbling was actually water being bubbled through a straw, and the chains rattling were simply chains being dropped on a tile floor. Pickett also impersonated horror film actor Bela Lugosi as Dracula with the lyric “Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?” Source: Wikipedia
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How To Look SLIM and TRIM without working out FOR FREE! Keep your hard earned cash!
Many folks are exercising and eating right in an effort to attain that “slim and trim” look! Many go to expensive workout facilities or involve themselves in strenuous workout activities on a daily basis. All this is great, but if you are on a budget, or you are very busy and can’t get to these these remedies because of time constraints, this will help!
THE TUMMY TUCK!
As you go about your daily routine, stand up or sit up straight and TUCK IN YOUR TUMMY! I promise you that if you do this all the time, you will get a DAILY FULL BODY WORKOUT for FREE! Many folks who exercise regularly forget one of the most important things. POSTURE! Even when you are walking or running for exercise, it is very important to keep your body in good form and tuck in your tummy to let your muscles know which way to develop. If you are letting your tummy hang out when you sit or walk or even run, that’s the way it will grow!
Testimonial: When I hit my 50’s I noticed that it was much harder to keep my mid section from growing. No matter what diet I was on or how many sit-ups I did, it STILL KEPT GROWING!
One day I happened upon a magazine article that mentioned how people who worked in offices sitting at desks had a serious problem with mid-section weight gain, and should fight it off by standing and sitting up straight. This keeps the muscles active, even though we don’t really realize it.
I decided that I would DO THIS, not try it. I now have been doing this for the last 10 years, and it has given me the “body look” of a man 20 years younger! And it did not cost a dime! I sit up straight and TUCK IN MY TUMMY when I sit, walk, drive, run, work, stand in line at the post office and anything else I do while I am awake! No matter how I feel or how tired I am, I TUCK IT IN! It is a little bit like work at first, but after you stick with it for a while, it becomes as common to you as slouching(which is what most folks do without thinking). After doing this a little while, your friends start asking questions, because they notice right away that there is some sort of change! Whenever I walk into any room, retail store, or any place where there are other people, folks will turn their heads to see a person who has a G.I. Joe military posture! It is just something that is not common, especially in older people. Try it! You will look better and feel more energized! You will sleep better at night! Your confidence level will go up! There are so many benefits!
You don’t have to check with a doctor to start this program. Standing up straight and tucking your tummy can’t hurt you! Check out my video and you will see what I mean. Thanks for checking out my blog!
The Realist 2 How To Keep Your Waistline Slim For FREE Realist 2 HD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbrUDzlynpg
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Acoustic Guitar Lessons https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4lsMM9eawmG0kFwXMPpudT
Way EASY Guitar Lessons https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk5Hy54wCF_vM7-mw8GEPTl1
Electric Guitar Lessons https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk6ZEZ7gBW2IeXfKdk4R3tj
Ukulele Lessons https://www.youtube.com/user/MyUkuleleDaily
Piano Lessons https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk6cGL0XuV_uTSoCJQS2bcVg
How To Solo On Guitar https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk7CJlTNU41V4C3cSOFAeRoy
How To Play And Understand Scales On Guitar https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4gmIYTgbPPjIcIbI40o-l6
Drums & Conga Lessons https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4b07jXSMdSB5mvxkp4OYFF
70’s Music Guitar Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk6PH18gVQroM4Qnm5-DH8GG
80’s Music Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk7NUbhfn-57ndLHTkH174hk
Christmas & Holiday Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk75f68hmU3a5dWVQSAG2KLx
Pop Secret Guitar Tips https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk5ilFsdlszunuYtlMIRm78l
Funky Friday Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk5kL98XpLqEf-ZuEJb-t1BZ
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Country Music Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4ZQp169nIt8zExgjRcbnoY
Christian Music Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/user/NazarethCityLimits/videos
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TV Theme Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk7hAGzb4_MVzy9xViAtY5i0
Funk R&B Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/user/funkguitarguru
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Girl Songs Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk5L3ha47oAvBfdWHL7BSbC4
All HD Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk6sM_RApksb8cpgxVWxklqJ
EB Guitar Solos & Covers https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4sOVV5NEuEPK28kzBO8q6z
Band In A Box Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk6FZ7Hd-q6RYDtr0SMZCCUZ
Michael Jackson Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk6yTM_vF2qFF3byg6gY3xXX
Jimi Hendrix Style Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4Q1DSlcdOcIzolC5UWlaqN
Chic Nile Rodgers Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk7CEu5C_Qp7qS3r_HH1e0uJ
Fingerstyle Guitar Lessons https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk6g4OP4im375_qEQTSkV1q4
Beatles Guitar Lessons https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk7BxwpNtkFebf_6y4A_EIV9
Soul Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4m2BGUVKg-wZqzshU9TBGT
K Pop Tutorials https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk4VO5uVytp4f9zjPB0sRPNp
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Free Guitar Fixes! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHdKL0zeGNk5yITxAtvQQZMPbO4z3ewcG
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How To Play A Guitar Solo Without EVEN THINKING About Scales! Band In A Box
The Best Guitar Solo Tutorial You NEVER SAW!
I used to think that playing a guitar solo was hard! For 40 years I thought that!!!
Now I know better. And I won’t try to explain it in some super-music theoretical way that you may never understand(if it didn’t bore you to death first)! Playing a guitar solo is easy only if you can find the desired notes without a lot of thought. This frees your mind to concentrate on the creativity that automatically happens when you experience the joy of playing! I have nothing against music theory, because without it I could not have come up with this guitar solo concept in the first place! I worked very hard at learning music theory for years, and one day God said “Good job son, now here’s a gift for you”! It was a gift to me, so now it is my turn to share it with you. Use the link below to have your musical life changed forever! Mine was! Gotta grab my Stratocaster! Thanks for checking out my blog!! Band In A Box backing tracks links are in the video!
Testimonials (What folks had to say about this video)
For years I’ve felt like I’ve been stagnant with my playing,and it was like I was going ‘nowhere fast.’ Your channel and it’s numerous well done tutorials will change that, of this I’m sure.
Thank you for your dedication and commitment to providing us with your knowledge and musical insight.
I’ve been playing Blues,Rock most of my life,but ALWAYS Stayed away from jazz because It Seemed like it was WAY TOO FAR OVER MY HEAD,… You really TAUGHT an Old Dog NEW TRICKS TODAY! I just Subscribed to Your Channel and can’t WAIT to see what other Stuff I’ve been MISSING OUT ON ALL THIS TIME because I thought since I Couldn’t Read Music,Didn’t know a Pentatonic Scale from a GIN and TONIC, Watching Your video was Pretty amazing and I’m GLAD I Found you !! THANKS ERIC!!
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Hooked On A Feeling Blue Swede Guitar Lessons Guardians Of The Galaxy Soundtrack
Guardians Of The Galaxy Soundtrack Tutorial And Cover Videos
Source: Wikipedia
“Hooked on a Feeling” is a 1968 pop song written by Mark James and originally performed by B. J. Thomas. Featuring the sound of the electric sitar, the song reached number five in 1969 on the Billboard Hot 100. Cover versions by other artists have also been significant chart successes, including a chart-topping single by Blue Swede in 1974. In 1974, the Swedish pop group Blue Swede, with Björn Skifs as lead singer, did a cover, which included their own version of King’s “hooga chaka” introduction. Their version reached number one in the United States.[3] It has been revived from time to time as a cultural touchstone of the 1970s: on the Reservoir Dogs soundtrack in 1992,[4] as the “Dancing Baby” song in the Ally McBeal TV show,[5] and the 2014 film Guardians of the Galaxy,[6] which featured the song in its advance advertising, resulting in a significant spike in sales for the recording.[7] After featuring prominently in the movie, Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), which features “Hooked on a Feeling” as its opening track, reached the top of the Billboard 200 chart in August 2014.[8]
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