Jim Shelp
Contributing Writer
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Jim Shelp is a certified Mathematics/Physics Teacher at a college preparatory high school. In addition, he is a Guitar Teacher at a music school. He is a member of the National Federation of Music Clubs, among others. He is also the author of the "Unbounded Guitar Series." Check out his videos: North and Memorizing the Guitar Fretboard. Also, visit Jim Shelp on Facebook and Twitter.
Latest Articles
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How to Memorize the Notes on the Guitar
Memorizing the fretboard is within the grasp of all guitarists. This article is a starting point for the novice to learn some of the guitar notes quickly.
Apr 8, 2010
- Jim Shelp
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Study Guides Will Improve a Student's Grades
Students can take control of their learning by applying the study skills presented in this article. A list of basic study guides and test taking tips is discussed.
Nov 7, 2009
- Jim Shelp
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How to Play Power Chords on Guitar?
Power chords can be found in virtually all types of rock music, among others. They can be easier to play than standard chord forms, and great to solo over.
Jul 31, 2009
- Jim Shelp
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How to Play Guitar in Double Drop D Tuning?
The guitar is jam-packed with musical possibilities. One can play virtually any style of music. Moreover, the guitar can be tuned in many attention-grabbing ways.
Jul 30, 2009
- Jim Shelp
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How to Play G Major and E Minor Pentatonics?
Learning a few horizontal and vertically lead patterns is one of the first steps in becoming a guitar soloist. The G major and E minor pentatonic scales are essential.
Jul 20, 2009
- Jim Shelp
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How to Play the Guitar Fast?
All guitarists want to add speed to their playing. One way to add blazing speed is by using a picking technique called sweep picking.
Jul 12, 2009
- Jim Shelp
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Guitar Soloing Techniques
There are many guitar soloing techniques to master. This article looks at the effective use of zigzagging arpeggio patterns and arpeggiated picking.
Jul 7, 2009
- Jim Shelp
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How to Write Songs?
One way to create a good song is to add musical form. A guitarist who wants to write good songs will study the major song writing forms that are popular today.
Jul 6, 2009
- Jim Shelp
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How to Play Guitar Chords in G Major or E Minor
When a guitar is tuned to standard tuning, it is set up perfectly to play in the key of G major or E minor. A guitarist should master the chords and scales in these keys.
Jul 6, 2009
- Jim Shelp
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How to Tab Guitar Music?
For a guitarist, tablature is a very useful way to document songs. This article offers an alternative approach to tabbing chord progressions and such.
Jun 27, 2009
- Jim Shelp
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