What Are Chromatic Scales? Chromatic scales are 12-tone scales made up of every tone in our Western musical system. They’re only made up of 12 half steps. And they’re an essential tool for both learning how to play your guitar linearly. You’ll also understand how to do things like make alterations to scales or chords. … Read more
What is the best way to play triplets with a pick? There are 2 options listed in the Berklee “Modern Guitar” method. Is there one that you prefer? Or is there a different approach that’s better? – Tim As far as practicing triplets with a pick goes, it really depends on what you want to … Read more
I find that when I’m working on jazz I tend to prefer using my fingers instead of a pick. Is that ok? – Nicholas It’s totally OK if you prefer using your fingers instead of a pick, and there are plenty of great players throughout jazz history that use a pick, or they use their … Read more