Here’s a great question from a guitarist about rhythm, timing and counting music. “Had a quick question I was... 05 Apr Counting Rhythms While Playing Guitar Desi Serna | Blog, Lessons | 6Here’s a great question from a guitarist about rhythm, timing and counting music. “Had a quick question I was...
I occasionally get asked if I offer any music theory for ukulele. I don’t. In fact, I haven’t even... 27 Mar Fretboard Theory For Ukulele Desi Serna | Blog, Theory | 2I occasionally get asked if I offer any music theory for ukulele. I don’t. In fact, I haven’t even...
How to Learn Guitar Major Scale Patterns Guitarists of all levels play melodies, riffs, lead guitar solos and bass... 05 Mar Guitar Major Scales Desi Serna | Blog, Lessons, Scales | 13How to Learn Guitar Major Scale Patterns Guitarists of all levels play melodies, riffs, lead guitar solos and bass...
Recommended Guitar Exercises I’m often asked by guitar players what exercises are best to practice with. But, believe it... 18 Feb What guitar exercises do you recommend? Desi Serna | Blog | 6Recommended Guitar Exercises I’m often asked by guitar players what exercises are best to practice with. But, believe it...
“Two Tickets to Paradise” by Eddie Money is a great example of using guitar modes. The song uses notes... 14 Feb Two Tickets to Paradise Mixolydian Mode Desi Serna | modes | Blog, Modes, Tab | 0“Two Tickets to Paradise” by Eddie Money is a great example of using guitar modes. The song uses notes...
You will often hear different opinions about how guitarists should or should not finger certain passages. Some might even... 13 Feb Using Correct Guitar Fingerings Desi Serna | Blog, Lessons | 0You will often hear different opinions about how guitarists should or should not finger certain passages. Some might even...
Listen to the Desi Serna interview on the free Start Teaching Guitar podcast with Donnie Schexnayder. I talk about... 10 Jan Start Teaching Guitar Desi Serna | Blog, Lessons, Podcast | 0Listen to the Desi Serna interview on the free Start Teaching Guitar podcast with Donnie Schexnayder. I talk about...
“Within You Without You” is a modal song written by George Harrison, released on The Beatles’ 1967 album, Sgt.... 03 Dec Beatles Modal Song “Within You Without You” Desi Serna | modes, the beatles | Blog, Chords, Modes | 0“Within You Without You” is a modal song written by George Harrison, released on The Beatles’ 1967 album, Sgt....
The pentatonic scale can follow either the tonic chord in a progression or each chord in a progression. For... 26 Nov How to Apply Pentatonic Scale Patterns For Guitar Desi Serna | pentatonic scale | Blog, Lessons, Scales | 8The pentatonic scale can follow either the tonic chord in a progression or each chord in a progression. For...
What’s the best guitar to buy for a beginner? The answer is: Buy an instrument that is easy to... 20 Nov How to Buy a Beginner Guitar Desi Serna | Beginner, Blog | 0What’s the best guitar to buy for a beginner? The answer is: Buy an instrument that is easy to...