Category Archives: Tips and Tricks

Zoom G1Xon – My favorite digital guitar effects pedal

TheGuitarLesson.com This post appeared first at Zoom G1Xon – My favorite digital guitar effects pedal on TheGuitarLesson.com, thanks for reading. I have always been a fan of Zoom products, as they have always made great things at affordable prices. My previous digital multi-effects pedal was a Zoom G1X, and I have recently upgraded it to … Continue reading Zoom G1Xon – My favorite digital guitar effects pedal

Piano games! Spice up your practice with Chrome Music Lab

Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips Chrome Music Lab is an exceptional project from Google that will get your creative juices flowing and your inner composer composing. It’s an ideal assistant for those who want to train their ear or who simply don’t have access to a standard physical keyboard. Play around for … Continue reading Piano games! Spice up your practice with Chrome Music Lab

Running and jumping – scales and arpeggios

Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips Most western music is built using scales and arpeggios.  There are two basic pattern types: major and minor.  By learning to play them, you improve your finger strength and develop an understanding of the different key signatures.  You’ll find learning a song gets a lot quicker once … Continue reading Running and jumping – scales and arpeggios

Top Guitar Books for Beginners and Beyond in 2020

TheGuitarLesson.com This post appeared first at Top Guitar Books for Beginners and Beyond in 2020 on TheGuitarLesson.com, thanks for reading. Learning to play the guitar from beginner guitar books is still huge in 2020, despite the availability of the more modern form of learning guitar, online video tutorials. My vote for best cover! The “learn guitar books” … Continue reading Top Guitar Books for Beginners and Beyond in 2020

Why is technique so important when playing the piano?

Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips Practicing with proper piano technique can be a difficult habit to develop. But, once you get in the groove of paying attention to your hands, posture, breathing, and tension level your progress on the piano will skyrocket! Once you learn to relax, your hands will fly over … Continue reading Why is technique so important when playing the piano?