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how to play twinkle twinkle little star on guitar
Oct 17

How to Play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on Guitar: Easy Tutorial for Beginners

By Monica | Guitar Lessons

"Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" is among the most enduring nursery rhymes in the world. The song was written by an English Poet named Jane Taylor and was officially published in 1806. It is not true that Mozart wrote this piece. Take note of that. However, it is a fact that the tune used in this song is derived from another piece, specifically the "Ah! Vous Dirai-Je, Maman" by M. Bouin.

Admittedly, the song itself is contagious at first. When we were still kids, we can't help but this song, even if we are not really conscious about it. Even today, I still have an inkling to hum this song, especially during leisure.

Notably, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" has the same tune as "The Alphabet Song" and "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep." The melody has been used by other songs in different parts in the world such as Hungary, Spain, and Germany. Therefore, if you know how to play those latter songs on the guitar, you won't have any difficulties with the prior piece.

But for starters, let me give you a quick guide on how to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on guitar. Let's get started!

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how to play barre chords
May 23

How to Play Barre Chords: A Step-by-Step For Beginners

By Monica | Guitar Lessons , Guitar Techniques , News

How to play barre chords correctly? It is a question that baffles a lot of beginners. Moreover, it is a technical aspect in the guitar world that seems to trouble a lot of learners.

Of course, there is no way you can avoid barre chords. After all, it is a ubiquitous thing that you can see in any musical genre. In fact, any chord can be transformed or played into barre chord! Therefore, if you are a still guitar novice, it is important that you can master this! Otherwise, your versatility as a player won't grow.

Fortunately, there are ways you can learn barre chords. All you need to do is to discipline and proper hand form. As long as you can practice these techniques regularly, you can eventually play these special chords.

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How To Metal Scream
Apr 03

How To Metal Scream: The Best Screaming Techniques

By Monica | Guitar Lessons , Guitar Techniques , News

Are you an aspiring vocalist and a fan of heavy genres? Then you might want to learn how to metal scream. In this article, we will teach you how to do such complicated technique safely and efficiently.

We know that a lot of you are huge fans of Slipknot, Metallica, System Of A Down, and Linkin Park. Of course, aside from their smashing and ear-tingling abilities to play various instruments, it is their vocals that made you swoon over them. Deep inside you, there is a great urge to imitate such kind of compelling screams.

The screams made by these world-renowned bands are really mesmerizing. But you should know that attempting to copy these screams can crush your vocal chords. In the long run, it might even cause permanent vocal damages. But how vocalists like Chester Bennington were able to do it without suffering major problems?

Well, there is a way to scream safely. However, it will require you enough practice and discipline. The key here is for you to be able to protect your voice. Metal screams should come from your lungs. And although it is quite a simple concept, it is not that easy to do.

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