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Lesson 18 of 19 in our Basic Guitar Series: Review and Moving On
Steve Eulberg does a quick review of this lesson series and talks about moving on.
Chapter 1: (12:44) Review and Moving On
Thus far in the series, Steve has covered a wide range of information. As a musician, it is very important to periodically review past materials. The review process will enable you to retain and understand important concepts. You will probably understand the materials much better the second time around. In addition, reviewing past materials is an excellent way to keep track of your progress.
Here's a quick overview of what Steve has covered so far:
-Parts of the Guitar
-Basic Chords
-Barre Chords
- Strumming Patterns
-Basic Melodies
-Picking Technique
-Intro to Fingerpicking
-How Chords Are Formed
-The Relationship Between Keys and Chords
-Important Tools (string winder, tuner, metronome, etc.)
-Timing, Tempo and Rhythm
If you have any questions concerning these topics, be sure to write in to Steve for some additional help.
Moving to the Next Level
Many members have asked the question, "How do I know when I'm ready to move to the next level?"
You don't have to completely perfect an exercise before moving on to something else. You just have to be feel very comfortable with it. This is where periodic review comes into play. Come back to a song or exercise at a later time once you have spent a few weeks working on new material. Then, attempt to perfect the initial exercise. Record yourself as often as possible to monitor your progress. You don't need fancy recording equipment like Pro Tools. A simple tape recorder will do the trick. Also, utilize the progress bar that is located to the left of each lesson video.
If you are content with what you are working on and it still challenges you, then you might want to stick with what you are working on. On the other hand, if you feel bored and agitated, it's probably to move into more challenging material. Otherwise, you run the risk of going through the motions and playing with no real emotional energy. Playing with emotion and conviction is one of the most important components of any musical performance.
Learning Styles
A. Kinesthetic / Tactile Learners
Kinesthetic learners find it easiest to learn new skills through hands on experience.
B. Auditory Learners
Auditory Learners absorb new information best by listening to oral instructions.
C. Visual Learners
Visual learners are able to master new tasks in the most efficient manner when they are provided with a visual demonstration.
Steve tries to explain all subject material from all three perspectives. However, if you find that another instructor teaches more in line with your learning style, watch his lessons to fill in any gaps.
Proper Mindset for Learning New Things
Always take on the mindset of a beginner as you advance through your guitar training. Remain as open-minded as possible. Also, remain open to self-criticism as well as criticism from peers and teachers. No matter how accomplished you become, you can always learn something new from someone else. The JamPlay instructors watch each others' lessons to become better players and to learn new teaching approaches.
Follow Your Inspiration
Go to what attracts you. If something in Phase 2 or Phase 3 looks interesting, go ahead and check it out. You can still learn a lot from something that's beyond your current level. Although you may not understand everything, it might help you understand the materials that you are currently working on.
Five Things To Do Every Time You Pick Up Your Guitar
1. Tune it.
2. Warm-up with technical exercises. Developing technique is like weight lifting or training for a sport.
3. Work on current lesson materials.
4. Review something you previously worked on. Revisit something recent and something from a long time ago.
5. Play something from memory. Memorization is key to a solid performance. It is always easier to play something that is memorized, because your brain has less to focus on. Instead of focusing your visual attention on a piece of sheet music, your eyes are free to monitor your right and left hand technique.
Recommended Reading
Zen Guitar - written by Philip Toshio Sudo
This book takes a spirtitual, mental awareness approach to playing and learning the guitar. Zen Guitar is highly recommended by Steve as well as other JamPlay staff members. It can be purchased
here from Amazon.com.
about Steve Eulberg
Steve Eulberg: Award-Winning Songwriter & Instrumentalist
An Award-winning multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, Steve Eulberg weaves mountain and hammered dulcimers with a variety of unusual instruments to create thought-provoking, smile-inducing, toe-tapping acoustic experiences.
He has sung and composed for religious communities, union halls, picket lines, inter-faith retreats, mountain-top youth camps, as well as the more familiar venues: clubs, coffeehouses, bookstores, festivals, charity benefits and showcase concerts.
Born and raised in the German-heritage town of Pemberville, Ohio, Steve was exposed to a variety of music in his home. Early piano lessons were followed by trumpet in school band, and he became self-taught on ukelele and guitar and harmonica. Mandolin was added at Capital University where, while majoring in History, he studied Ear Training, Voice and took Arranging lessons from the Conservatory of Music.
While at college, he first heard hammered and mountain dulcimers, building his first mountain dulcimer just before his final year. Seminary training took him the west side of Denver where he built his first hammered dulcimer. With these instruments, he was able to give voice to the Scottish, English and Irish traditions to which he is also heir.
Following marriage in 1985 to Connie Winter-Eulberg he settled in Kansas City, Missouri. There he worked cross-culturally in a church of African-Americans, Latinos and European Americans, with music being a primary organizing tool. He moved with his family in 1997 to be nestled beside the Rocky Mountains in Fort Coillins, Colorado.
Founder of Owl Mountain Music, Inc. he teaches and performs extensively in Colorado and Wyoming with tours across the US and the UK. He delights in introducing the “sweet music” of dulcimers to people in diverse settings and in addition to his own recordings, has included dulcimers in a variety of session work for other musicians.
In 2000 he was commissioned to create a choral composition featuring dulcimers for the Rainbow Chorus in Fort Collins. It was recorded in the same year (BEGINNINGS). He is currently at work on a commissioned symphony that will feature hammered dulcimer and Australian didjeridu.
Eulberg passionately believes that music crosses cultural and language barriers because music builds community. Influenced by a variety of ethnic styles, his music weaves vital lyric with rap, rock, folk, gospel and blues. Audiences of all ages respond well to his presentation and to his warm sense of humor.
Steve is a member of Local 1000 (AFM), The Folk Alliance, BMI and BWAAG (Better World Artists and Activist's Guild).
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