BGL Guitar Podcast
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31 BGLP Intervals and Chords
Listen in as I play a few Power chords and explain how they are essentially made of a few simple intervals. I take a root and play a 5th a 4th and a 3rd both above and below to show how simple it is to invert chords if you understand what is going on with
30 BGLP Intervals
In this episode I play a simple exercise that can help you get started on memorizing your intervals. See if you are up to the challenge. I play a few intervals giving you a chance to test your ears. Know the difference between a perfect 5th and a perfect
29 BGLP Ear Training
Training your ear to recognize pitches, chords, rhythms, and intervals will prove to be a great asset in your playing. I discuss these topics and why I choose to focus on them. Thanks so much for listening. Please share if you like what you hear and also
28 BGLP Nashville Number System
The NNS is all about using numbers to represent chords. This helps with improvisation but is especially useful when transposing your favorite songs. In the episode I go over how the system works and give examples of how you can use it. Thanks for listenin
27 BGLP CAGED System
The CAGED system can be used for many things. Though perhaps not a perfect system we can learn how to play all kinds of chords up and down the neck giving us a far better understanding of the fret board and also expanding our individual sound. If you like
26 BGLP Pattern Playing
Whether you use the TNPS or CAGED system the point is you want to learn the fretboard so you can play the music you love. This episode goes over a few uses of both these systems and also a reminder of just how important it is to use your own ears and figu
25 BGLP Learn Like the Greats
Ever wonder how Jimi Hendrix became a legend? How did he learn to play the way he did? Without online tab databases and thousands of Youtube video lessons he managed to not only learn guitar but to become a true legend! So how did he and the other greats
24 BGLP Guitar Setup
A guitar setup is one of the easiest things you can do for your guitar. A few simple adjustments will make your axe play and feel like new. Here are just a few of the adjustments you can most likely do yourself. Thanks for listening. Please rate if you li
23 BGLP A Beginner At Heart
There is so much more to guitar than just playing. There are back stories on every model you could think of. There are modifications, adjustments, preferences, and playing style just to name a few. No matter where you are in you playing there is always so
22 BGLP Singing While Playing
Singing while playing isn't the most natural thing to do at first, but if you keep trying and reach your tipping point it does become very natural. Here are just a few tips on how to face the challenges of playing while singing! Thanks for listening, Plea