My student was playing a melody on the B and E strings.

He discovered he could play the same pattern of frets on the D and G strings, resulting in the same melody in a different key.

I pointed o...

When you first learn about the minor scale, it seems simple.

But then someone says there are three forms of minor scales.

These are natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor.

What?

Let me e...

The fretboard can seem like a mystery.

You try memorizing scale and chord patterns.

But you’re not sure what notes you’re playing.

While knowing fingering patterns is useful, it’s important to go f...