What is a Scale? A scale is a sequence of notes in a specific mode. The starting note is named tonic, or root note. It defines the key of...

The performance of any piece of music (except, perhaps, 4’33” John Cage) involves the sequential reproduction of sounds. One of the...

I named this study a progressive barre study because it starts with a three-string barre and gradually builds up to a full six-string...

In this article, I offer my students and blog readers two exercises aimed at practicing the technique of the right thumb*, achieving its...

Below are the video and sheet notation for a small study for the very beginning stage of training the barre technique.

The concepts of "practice" and "play" are often used in various contexts, including sports, music, and learning. Read a brief overview of...

Two basic volume symbols in music are: forte — loud, piano — quiet. Moderate levels of loudness are indicated as follows: mezzo-forte —...

Tuplets As we learnes earlier, traditional note durations are typically binary divisions, meaning they are divided into halves (e.g.,...

Just as there is no practical sense in recording the pitch of a sound in hertz, there is no practical sense in recording the absolute...

Exercise for picking strings using fingers “p” (thumb) and “i” (index) alternately. This exercise is useful for developing right hand...

Each sound has a certain frequency of vibration, which is called pitch. Example: the sound A has a frequency of 440 Hz It is logically...

Learning to hold an instrument so that you don’t have to visit an osteopath. Usually, guitar played while sitting on a chair, but you can...

Musical sound possesses various qualities that contribute to its overall character and perception. Here are some essential qualities of...

What started as a small exercise in technique gradually turned into a study for two guitars. As it turned out, the “p-i picking” exercise...

Tablature Tablature is a schematic notation of music that operates on the working elements of a musical instrument. Tablature can be...

Welcome to the Syncope Music Studio! We are glad to welcome you to our team and help you learn to play the guitar in a convenient online...

We invite you to the Syncope music studio to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of playing the guitar! If you dream of learning...

Music-making in the company of friends, the pleasure of performing your favorite songs — all this will become available for those who...