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    ‘Ever Long’ Foo Fighters. How to Barre.
    Guitar & Music Theory MKGTV

    ‘Ever Long’ Foo Fighters. How to Barre.

    Alexander Partington – July 27, 2023
    Song StructureWhat is 'Drop D', tuning?What is a quaver based rhythm?The picking patternHow to recognise a barre chordBarring from chord...
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    barre chords, drop d, ever long, foo fighers
    Guitar Chords & chord charts
    Guitar Chords Music Theory Online learning

    Guitar Chords & chord charts

    Alexander Partington – July 14, 2023
    Learn how to read a chord chart and their different symbols.
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    12 Bar Blues
    12 Bar Blues DofE

    12 Bar Blues

    Alexander Partington – April 4, 2023
    The 12 bar blues is a chord progression that recycles after 12 bars. It’s a universal language that allows musicians...
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    12 bar blues, beginners
    Tablature Vs Notation in 2023
    Guitar Notation Tablature

    Tablature Vs Notation in 2023

    Alexander Partington – January 17, 2023
    I prefer to read notation rather than tablature, in this article I will tell you why. Guitar music over the...
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    The Bm /Bm7 guitar chord.
    Barre Chords Guitar Chords

    The Bm /Bm7 guitar chord.

    Alex Partington – November 26, 2022
    Learn how to correctly play the Bm7 Barre chord for guitar. Often, you'll see the thumb incorrectly positioned...
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    Completing your DofE skills section?
    DofE

    Completing your DofE skills section?

    Alexander Partington – October 24, 2022
    Do you want to find an enjoyable skill that will help you complete the DofE's Skills Section?
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    Music Theory (DofE)
    DofE Music Theory

    Music Theory (DofE)

    Alexander Partington – August 4, 2022
    Advance your knowledge with music theory when completing your skills section for the DofE...
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    DofE, Music Theory
    CAGED system for guitar
    Guitar Chords

    CAGED system for guitar

    Alex Partington – May 5, 2022
    Discover 'complicated' chord shapes with CAGED using the CAGED guitar 'method'.
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    caged, CAGED SYSTEM
    The Blues or Pentatonic Scale
    12 Bar Blues

    The Blues or Pentatonic Scale

    Alex Partington – April 27, 2022
    The Blues Pentatonic Scale on the guitar is one of the first scales you should learn...
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    12 bar blues
    Electric Guitar Tunings. Open G & Eb.
    Guitar & Music Theory

    Electric Guitar Tunings. Open G & Eb.

    Alex Partington – April 21, 2022
    Guitar tuning in Eb for beginner guitarist Tuning the guitar with electronic devices Guitar Tuning, open G. What is Eb...
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    c minor, drop d, guitar tunings, open g
    Acoustic guitar or electric guitar first?
    Guitar & Music Theory

    Acoustic guitar or electric guitar first?

    Alex Partington – March 15, 2022
    Today, I'm going to give some insight as to which guitar I think you should purchase first; whether you're learning...
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    Guitar Accessories for Beginners
    Guitar & Music Theory

    Guitar Accessories for Beginners

    Alex Partington – February 23, 2022
    Guitar Straps Guitar leads (good quality ones) Decent plectrums Guitar Tuners Guitar Cases Electric Guitar Strings Acoustic Guitar Strings Classical...
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    beginners, Guitar accessories
    The Circle Of Fifths For Guitarists
    Guitar & Music Theory

    The Circle Of Fifths For Guitarists

    Alex Partington – February 5, 2022
    Circle of Fifths for Guitarist Explained What is the circle of fifths/fourths?  How to remember the order of sharps How...
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    Guitar Tuition, DofE Skills.
    Guitar & Music Theory

    Guitar Tuition, DofE Skills.

    Alex Partington – December 11, 2021
    Learn Guitar for Your DofE Skills Section Learning the guitar as part of your Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award is...
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    Can I learn guitar online? What equipment do I need
    Online learning

    Can I learn guitar online? What equipment do I need

    Alex Partington – October 23, 2021
    Can I learn guitar online? What equipment do I need? Do I need a Mac or PC for learning online?...
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    learning online
    Barre chords for beginner guitarists. 
    Barre Chords

    Barre chords for beginner guitarists. 

    Alex Partington – May 6, 0202
    Learning to barre is about building your strength, stamina and technique. It's time to throw away your capo.
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    barre chords, caged
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    August 29, 2025

      Understanding Harmonics on Guitar What Are Harmonics Natural Harmonics Steps to Play Natural Harmonics Artificial Harmonics Steps to Play Artificial Harmonics Pinch Harmonics Tapped Harmonics Steps to Play Tapped Harmonics Harmonics in Chords Musical Applications...