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Blackbird Guitar Lesson and analysis

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Guru

Blackbird Analysis This blog shall analyze how Paul McCartney used Bouree, open strings, multiple time signatures and a unique index finger strum to create a modern guitar classic. Written by Paul McCartney but credited to Lennon/McCartney in true Beatles style, … Continue reading →

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Ain’t No Sunshine, a rhythmical deconstruction

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Guru

A Rhythmical Deconstruction of Ain’t No Sunshine! Ain’t no Sunshine was Bill Withers first single, it quickly became a well known track. Ain’t no sunshine is a soul classic that has become a ‘standard’ among working musicians the world over. … Continue reading →

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How Stairway To Heaven use modes

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Guru

Stairway To Heaven, a modal masterpiece! Stairway To Heaven, the most unlikely hit of all time. No other tune has been requested more on the radio in the U.S.A. Before we dive into the modal works of this tune let’s … Continue reading →

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How to play I’m Yours by Jason Mraz SpyTunes version

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Guru

How to play I’m Yours The aim of this blog is to explain how it is important to understand what you are doing when playing guitar, rather than memorizing a piece and repeating it using muscle memory. Before we begin, … Continue reading →

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