Monthly Archives: December 2011

Deft Digits Guitar Picks

Posted on 31 December 2011 by Joe

In case you hadn’t noticed, Deft Digits Guitar Lessons got a spanking new logo this month. (I had it done at MycroBurst, and was very happy with the results.) To celebrate, I gave myself an awesome Christmas gift: custom guitar … Continue reading →

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Discover a Guitarist: Nels Cline

Posted on 20 December 2011 by Joe

This is the tenth installment of the Discover a Guitarist series. How I Discovered Nels Cline I can’t remember how I first heard of Nels Cline (b. 1956). It was probably around 2004, when I played in the jazz band … Continue reading →

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Practice What You Love

Posted on 16 December 2011 by Joe

You know what you ought to practice. Maybe you have a short list or a long list. My list would last me several lifetimes if I had them. But do you love practicing what you “ought” to practice? Or does … Continue reading →

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Your Fingers Are Just Fine

Posted on 14 December 2011 by Joe

Every beginning guitarist I’ve taught has lamented the supposed inadequacy of his/her fingers. Some are too short, some are too fat, some are too skinny, some don’t bend the right way, some are too weak. Don’t let these things get … Continue reading →

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The CAGED System

Posted on 12 December 2011 by Joe

The CAGED System for guitar is a method for understanding the fretboard by dividing it into five overlapping chunks. Its name is derived from the five basic major open chords: C, A, G, E, and D. (I’ll explain why they’re … Continue reading →

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