by Alex Donaldson | Aug 28, 2024 | economy picking
Economy picking is a highly efficient and effective guitar picking technique that can significantly enhance your guitar playing, especially when it comes to speed and fluidity. Our guitar modes and scales experts delve into the fundamentals of economy picking, how it...
by Alex Donaldson | Jun 28, 2024 | Japanese Pentatonic Scales, Uncategorized
The pentatonic scale is a versatile and foundational element in music across various cultures, including Japan. Japanese pentatonic scales are known for their unique tonal qualities that evoke the essence of traditional Japanese music. For guitarists, incorporating...
by Alex Donaldson | Oct 12, 2023 | How to Read Music
I often get asked the question: “Is it important to learn how to read standard notation to be a successful guitarist?” While learning how to read music can be an important tactic for many people, this question is actually a bit more complicated than it...
by Alex Donaldson | Aug 17, 2023 | guitar music theory
The primary reason I started LVL UP GTR was seeing how much confusion there was out there regarding modal analysis. As I was teaching college music theory, I was faced with the task of giving guitar modes lessons and complex music theory lessons to students who had...
by Alex Donaldson | Aug 7, 2023 | CAGED System, Guitar Modes
I often get new students who have taken guitar lessons and tried to learn the modes on guitar through a popular method known as the “CAGED system.” While the CAGED system does have some value, I have noticed that it is a hindrance when learning how to...
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