Muscle memory is the act of committing a specific motor task into memory through repetition. While it’s true that your muscles themselves can’t actually remember anything, your muscles are full of neurons that are attached to your nervous system and it is these smart neurons that play a major role in the skill retention of …
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According to leading historians our modern day acoustic guitar originated from ancient stringed instruments, this is first evidenced by stone carvings that are over 3,000 years old that have been excavated from the territories surrounding the ancient city of Babylonia. The term guitar was applied to all chordophones that were developed in 12th century Europe. A …
Like many guitarists I know, before I picked up a six-string, I picked up an assortment of other guitar substitutes. Things like a broomstick, a tennis racket or even the good old fashioned air guitar. I rocked out to my favourite songs, imagining that my fingers were making those killer licks and guitar riffs that …
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Before you begin your guitar journey, it might be useful to gain some appreciation for all the voodoo and wonderful black magic that went into creating the first electric guitars. If you’re not already aware, the first recognised electric guitars were manufactured in the 1930s by Rickenbacker Electro, founded by Adolf Rickenbacker. These first electric …
Ever wondered, why it is that when you listen to your favourite up tempo music, your mood begins to immediately improve? Have you ever noticed how the activity of listening to your favourite sad songs can make you feel better about yourself? Listening to our favourite Music is not just a pleasant experience for our …
I have been coaching & mentoring and developing musicians now, for over twenty years. I couldn’t begin to count the times, over those years when aspiring musicians have walked through my doorway and immediately, started pouring their hearts out to me about how much they either love to play guitar or desire to learn to play …
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