The blog

Words from Mr. Jim.

Guitar lessons, music theory, stories, and whatever else musical came to mind.

Learn a song today, even if you’ve never played before! Today we cover one set of chords that are quick and easy to learn that sound like it’s fresh off your favorite Oldies Rock & Roll stat

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Who’s JimiRed

Mr. Jim passed away August 1st, 2022. This blog is being maintained as a memorial site to his musical legacy, and his charming personality. Mr. Jim’s blog about guitars, guitar history, play

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Is that A# or Bb

Why A-sharp and B-flat are the same chord, and why the name changes.

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(Not) Too Many Guitars

How a guitar hoarder, er, collector gets started and justifies the habit.

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Pre-Basic Theory

What you need to know so the theory pages are easier.

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Important Concept #1 – pitch, octaves, scales

What makes music “music”? It’s a bunch of sounds related to each other in time, place, and magic.

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Reading Tablature

Delving into what makes music “good”, and then how to “read” music even if you don’t read music, called Tabs.

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Music Rules, aka Theory

Learning music theory using the C-scale on the guitar.

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How to Play Well with Others

Form (or join) a band! It’s fun, rewarding, challenging, and a tremendous learning opportunity. About yourself, your band mates, your music, and your life.

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