Posts by Leah Finch

Resource List: Advanced Country Soloing for Electric Guitar Table of Contents Hybrid Picking Mastery Double Stops and Harmony Chicken Picking Techniques Bending and Vibrato Speed and Precision Country music is renowned for its intricate and expressive guitar solos. To elevate your skills in country soloing, it’s essential to master techniques such as hybrid picking, double…

Resources for Learning Neo-soul Keyboard Table of Contents Introduction to Neo-Soul Piano Essential Chord Progressions Advanced Harmonic Concepts Improvisation and Melodic Development Advanced Techniques Neo-soul is a genre that blends elements of soul, jazz, R&B, and hip-hop, creating a rich and emotive musical experience. As a keyboardist, delving into neo-soul offers an opportunity to explore…

Guitar Fretboard Navigation: A Guide to Popular Approaches Table of Contents 1. The CAGED System 2. Three-Note-Per-String (3NPS) Scale System 3. Interval-Based Visualization 4. Linear Approach (Single String) 5. Berklee Method (Position Playing) 6. Fretboard Zoning 7. Octave Method 8. Traditional Note-Reading Method 9. Comparing the Methods 10. Choosing Your Path 1. The CAGED System…

Exploring New Approaches to Guitar Fretboard Navigation My Deep Rooted Frustrations Involving Fretboard Navigation When I was about 16 years old, I began learning guitar and started taking lessons from a fantastic teacher. I started out with common songs like Stairway to Heaven and Blackbird. I learned some solos and intros like Little Wing and…

Resources for Learning Tenor Sax Instrument Care and Setup for Saxophone How to Put a Reed on a Saxophone Mouthpiece (The Right Way!) by Better Sax (YouTube) Embouchure Saxophone Embouchure by Better Sax (YouTube) Sheet Music Scales – Tenor Sax – With Fingering Diagrams – I love that this resources lists the concert pitch as…