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Learning to Play with Feeling
You know how some guitar players just have that “wow” factor? Sure, they know all the notes and have rhythm. But there’s also a special FEELING to their playing. How do you get that?
There are a variety of techniques that can help give your sound more depth. From using effects pedals to learning the fundamentals of phrasing, knowing when to use bends and vibrato, and learning how to craft melodies. JamPlay membership gives you access to all of these skills!
All month long, we’ll be sharing our favorite guitar lessons and tips for learning to play guitar with feeling.
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Evan Taucher’s Event
Classical guitar is all about playing with feeling. Our LIVE event gave us a chance to sit down with award-winning classical guitarist, Evan Taucher. Get the recap ›
Fingerstyle Courses
This playing style lets you combine melody, bass lines, and harmony to create a complete, orchestral sound.
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Chords for Days
Thousands of voicings for every guitar chord imaginable, as well as guitar chord charts for standard tunings and more.
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Featured Guitar Courses
Secrets of Melodic Rock
Instructor: Irene Ketikidi
Modern R&B Grooves
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Brazilian Flare with Blues
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NEW Beginner Rhythm Guitar Practice Plan, Vol I
Instructor: Dave Isaacs
Highlights from Our 2021 Guitarist Toolkits
Featured Articles
Sonic Paradoxes: 4 Genius Genre Pairings To Explore
It’s easy to get stuck listening to (and playing) one style of music. But exploring new genres will not only make you a better, more well-rounded musician, it will help you get a fresh take on those old favorites too.
These Might Just Be The Best 10 Tips For Guitar Players Ever
As a guitar teacher I hear lots of excuses, including the time-worn “I don’t have the talent.” Talent, schmalent. While we can’t all be Hendrix, you can get pretty darn close if you follow these basic guidelines.
3 Ways to Effortlessly Transition Chords: Guitar 101
In order to effortlessly transition chords you need to do 3 things. In this JamPlay lesson, Orville Johnson helps beginners with one of the biggest challenges: changes from one chord to another [ video included ].
