Can you recover from musician’s focal dystonia?

Please note: I am guitarist and musician, not a doctor. If you think you might have focal dystonia or if you are experiencing any symptoms of focal dystonia, please consult a qualified medical profession. Can you recover from musician’s focal dystonia or task-specific dystonia? I was diagnosed with focal dystonia (FD) in 2015. I hesitate…

Tuplet Training

Tuplets are used to subdivide one beat (or more) into equal divisions. In a simple meter like 2/4, you'll find tuplets with an odd number of subdivisions (triplets = 3 subdivisions of the beat, quintuplets = 5, etc.), and in a compound meter, like 6/8, you'll see tuplets with an even number of subdivisions (duplets…

Blues Endings for Guitar

Here are some common blues endings that every guitarist should know. These are in the key of A, but try to learn them in as many keys as possible. Blues Ending #1 Blues Ending #2 Blues Ending #3 Blues Ending #4 Blues Ending #5 Blues Ending #6 Blues Ending #7 Click here for a study…

How To Create A Blues Turnaround

A turnaround is a short chord progression that takes you back to the start of a song, a solo section or even takes you to a new key. Sometimes they are used as an introduction or an ending to a song. The chords of a turnaround range from simple to complicated, but all turnarounds are…

Study in Tenths

Tenths-a third plus an octave-can add an extra dimension to a composition by imparting depth and emotion to a melody or bass line. Tenths can even bring life and energy to a simple scale. Try playing this E major scale harmonized with parallel tenths. The upper notes add a bit of color without obscuring the…