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July 18th, 2008 - Aquiguillermo asks, "Have been following you fo some time. I have enjoyed very much your lessons. I´ve been teaching myself with the help of self access methods. At this moment i feel a bit confused as to how to continue. I used to have more time to practice. Now i will only have about 3 to 4 hours to study. How would you advise to design my study plan to make the most of this time? I think i need speed and precision and strength in my left hand to barr... I usually practise in my La Valenciana accoustic and my Les Paul epiphone electric and my Roland. Thanks in advance for your kind reply. Guillermo México" Return to Video Q&A Listing


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Hgnative says, "I've been playing guitar for about two months electric guitar and it seems to be coming pretty easy but i watched a lesson on jam play and seen a 12 string guitar and now i want to play it is this guitar to much for a beginner thanks." View Response

Chord Theory - September 19th, 2007 (5 minutes, 18 seconds)

noamde41 writes "'m stuck at lesson 7, scene 2 of steve's lesson. I'm trying to figure out what makes a basic chord (minor or Major), but I seem to be missing something. I get how he builds the maj7, 7th, and 6th from the basic chord. But I can make sence of a basic chord itself?! Can you give me a little extra material on what makes a basic chord or another website that would explain the basic theory. Thanks for your help and really enjoy your lessons, Steeve." View Response

5 in Chords - November 5th, 2007 (1 minutes, 35 seconds)

Garfield asks: "What does the 5 stand for in chords such as G5 & F#5. The same goes for the #7 on some chords. Thank you" View Response

First Guitar - April 23rd, 2008 (1 minutes, 12 seconds)

Paigew asks, "I'm buying my first electric guitar and I am stuck.I was thinking about getting a fender strat but I do not know if I am starting out to big.Do you think I should go less or stick with the strat?" View Response

Guitar Travel Tips, Flying, Humidity and Altitude - June 9th, 2008 (4 minutes, 20 seconds)

nmound asks, "Hello JamPlay, I was wondering if you could provide some travel tips. Soon, I will be getting mobilized to Hawaii for a year and want to bring my Washburn acoustic with me. New York to Honolulu is quite the journey and I want my guitar to make it in one piece. One friend recommended de-tuning the strings b/c the pressure changes on a plane can make them bust. Also, is there a place on the plane for instruments as it is to big to fit in overhead compartments. Or, do I have no choice but to make it checked luggage (cringes at the thought of those careless baggage handlers)? Of course i will call the airline to get their policy, but tips from the tried and tested JamPlay instructors on their previous travels would be great. Thank You...keep up the good work!!!" View Response