Weather and the Working Musician
Rain, rain, go away Come again another day When I’m not loading in! Adapted from nursery rhyme
One of the things that many musicians forget about when making plans is the weather. As a touring musician, I can tell you that’s a mistake!
Mother Nature is not nice – ever. She just pretends to be nice. Then, when you’re least expecting it, she throws a torrential rain storm at you while you’re loading in to a venue, a sends a tornado to chase you across a state while you’re headed to your gig. Let me give you an example: Continue reading
C Major Pentatonic Scale – Low Position
Continuing our study of the Major Pentatonic Scale, here it is in the key of C, in the lowest position. This position begins on third fret of the A string.
As always, remember your basics:
⁊ Start slowly
⁊ Play it 10 times, perfectly
⁊ Increase speed slowly Continue reading
G Major Pentatonic Scale Low Position
Our study of the Major Pentatonic Scale begins with G Major.
As always, remember your basics:
⁊ Start slowly
⁊ Play it 10 times, perfectly
⁊ Increase speed slowly Continue reading