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- How To Easily Make Your Lead Guitar Sustain Last Longer - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2021 from Tom HessDo the notes you play on guitar end too soon or feel a bit lifeless? Getting more sustain on your notes doesn't require special pedals, just an understanding of how to use proper technique in both hands, a heavy guitar pick and an amp with the gain turned way up. Sound good? Great! ...
Views: 648 - How to eliminate dark circles? - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from gaby ferrariHave you ever slept longer and wake up the next morning with the same dark circles when you have when you sleep just a couple of hours? I have. And as result you end up asking "why" and "how to remove dark circles?". To the first question I can answer that the dark circles are not only due to ...
Views: 1923 - How To Eliminate Sloppy Mistakes From Your Guitar Technique - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2017 from Tom HessHow To Eliminate Sloppy Mistakes From Your Guitar Technique And Sound Great Every Time You Play Your Guitar By Tom Hess You’ve probably experienced days when your guitar playing felt effortless and sounded great… This probably made you feel motivated and excited to get ...
Views: 915 - How to Enjoy a Daily 20 Minute Vacation at Home - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Brian NicolettiEver considered buying a hot tub? Know that adding a hot tub to one's property is an investment that will help escalate a home's resale value? Aside from all intents and purposes, getting one would also mean that enjoying a daily dose of paradise without having to leave the comfort of home. Add ...
Views: 2075 - How to fight heat in Saigon? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2019 from Nguyen Trong HieuTo blow away the heat in the summer, you can use effective ways from the simplest things such as curtains, make use of windows, put trees in the house or put the stone in front of the fan, etc. 1. Use curtains For the room to be cool, many families use wood blinds. The characteristic and ...
Views: 836 - How to find a reliable computer repair technology - by Today, there are many PC repair companies that can be dishonest. It is common for people to worry that their computer repair technology may be overcharging them or telling them that more work needs to be done on their computer than is necessary. It is especially worrying for someone who does not ...
Views: 132 - How To Find Balance In Your Daily Life - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Mary Kay ThillI have found the key to feeling good is balance. Easier said than done. For most of us, our daily grind seems out of whack and hectic. How do you find time for yourself in order to live a more balanced life? The points I offer below have been made many times before. They seem simple and ...
Views: 2118 - How to Find the Ideal Bed Store and Ensure Restful Sleep - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2020 from Jermaine SibandaA good night's sleep leads to good health. Body requires about 6-8 hours of healthy sleep that helps you to protect physical and mental health and also improves quality of life. During sleep our body is working to improve brain function activity. In teens sleep promotes growth and ...
Views: 699 - How to Find the Right Destination for Your Retirement - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2020 from Anica OaksIndividuals who are retiring may move to a different area of the country for a variety of reasons. They may be interested in cheaper housing or may want to live closer to family members. Others want to spend more time outdoors, enjoying the activities they love. Whatever your reasons for making ...
Views: 521 - How To Get Faster Results From Your Guitar Practice - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2018 from Tom HessWant to make much faster progress on guitar? Tap into your unfulfilled potential using these 3 approaches: Approach #1: Always Practice Guitar With Clear Direction It’s a mistake to practice without any clearly defined goals or schedule. This makes it much harder to make progress ...
Views: 695 - How To Get Insanely Faster Guitar Picking Speed (Shortcut) - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2020 from Tom HessHow To Get Insanely Faster Guitar Picking Speed (Shortcut) By Tom Hess What if I could give you a quick shortcut to adding insane amounts of speed into your guitar playing... and it made playing fast feel easier? This shortcut comes in the form of a technique that the ...
Views: 797 - How to Get More Sunshine This Summer - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2017 from Carol EvensonMany of the most enjoyable activities occur in the summer season. This is the perfect time to get active outdoors or simply relax in the beautiful sunshine. The healthful benefits of the sun are numerous. Here are five excellent ideas to get more sunshine this summer. Outdoor Sports For ...
Views: 1040 - How to Get Rid of Anxiety - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2013 from Ryan RiveraAre you stressed? Are you feeling depressed? Do you know what causes your anxiety, depression and tension? Do you want to get rid of anxiety? Are you tired of having to deal with this pressure every day of your life? Does this make you unfocused to your task? Are you a pregnant woman who keeps ...
Views: 1373 - How To Get Started Becoming A Top-Tier Improviser On Guitar - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2020 from Tom HessNo, just because you do or don't have “natural talent” doesn’t mean you are more or less creative at improvising than anyone else. Creative lead guitarists are able to take phrases they already know and use their awesome phrasing and phrase adaptation skills to quickly modify any lick to use ...
Views: 625 - How to Get the Most Out of Your In-Home Massage - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from OneTouch MassageIn-home massage therapy is convenient. You feel safe and comfortable in your own space, and it saves you the time it takes to travel to the therapist's office and back. The downside is that there can be a lot of distractions at home that fight for your attention and keep you from fully relaxing. ...
Views: 1398 - How To Grow Carnation Flower in Vase? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2020 from Jyoti VediTime To Sow The Carnations You can send flowers online that are exciting and make your loved ones get surprised. The love towards the carnations varieties is increased and the majority of customers prefer this specific flower to send. In recent times, people have started to grow this plant at ...
Views: 815 - How to Have a Relaxing Spring Break with Kids - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2013 from Debbie ProbstTime for Spring Break! Are you ready? The kids are home, they have nothing to do, and they say they are bored. Well, we have some great boredom busters that don't bust the bank. Hit the road and have some fun in the North Georgia Mountains this Spring! With an abundance of wallet friendly ...
Views: 1198 - How to Have The Gift You would like In your Birthday - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Jimmy C. AlbasThere is for sure that your birthday is a unique time of the year and you certainly need to celebrate it at all that you are in a position to! If your loved ones and friends are around then probabilities are that they'll want to assist you celebrate your birthday also, but what about what you ...
Views: 710 - How To Improve Sloppy Guitar Technique & Make Your Guitar Playing Accurate And Clean - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2016 from Tom HessHow To Improve Sloppy Guitar Technique & Make Your Guitar Playing Accurate And Clean By Tom Hess Whenever you make a mistake in your guitar playing it’s likely due to poor technique. Poor technique makes your playing sound sloppy and slows down your progress. To fix this, you ...
Views: 1739 - How To Improve Your Guitar Playing With Less Practice Time - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2018 from Tom HessHow To Improve Your Guitar Playing With Less Practice Time By Tom Hess You don't need to practice many hours per day to get better at guitar. These are three ways to improve your playing while practicing less: Plan Your Practice Schedule Ahead Of Time Figuring out the things ...
Views: 838 - How To Improve Your Guitar Playing With Little Practice Time - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2019 from Tom HessHow To Improve Your Guitar Playing With Little Practice Time By Tom Hess Fact: Improving your guitar playing doesn’t require practicing for 3-5 hours every day. Here’s 3 ways to get better fast with limited practice time: Plan Out Your Practice In Advance Deciding ...
Views: 717 - How To Improvise Killer Rock Guitar Solos - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2013 from Tom HessDo you lack the improvisational skills needed to be able to come up with great rock guitar solos in the moment? The truth is, many guitar players are in the same situation as you. In fact, most guitarists ‘want’ to be able to play awesome solos, but for some reason only a few actually ‘can’. So ...
Views: 2435 - How To Increase Musical Creativity On 7 String Guitar - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Tom HessHow To Increase Musical Creativity On 7 String Guitar By Tom Hess What is one way that you are severely limiting your 7 string guitar playing creativity? Answer: You are playing 7 string guitar with exact same approach you use to play 6 string guitar. Many guitarists think that this ...
Views: 2076 - How To Install Your Very Own Boat T-Top For Center Console Boats - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2017 from Jerome JulianInstallation Using A Boat T-Top Kit Out of all the boating accessories you could install on your boat, a boat T-top is one of the most popular picks among boat owners. This is because it brings a wide range of benefits to the boat and passengers. It is often fitted on center console boats where ...
Views: 885 - How To Know If You’ll Become A Great Guitar Player Pt. 1: How Bad Do You Want It? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2014 from Tom Hessby Tom Hess What is the biggest thing that keeps you from becoming a great guitarist? It’s NOT trying to play challenging techniques, playing with greater speed, understanding music theory or any other music related factors. Truth is, being able to play guitar well is not extremely ...
Views: 917 - How to Live Debt Free by Barbara Young - by Submitted on May 09, 2019 from Emily WatsonI am really good at some things and really bad at others. I am really good at money, making money, spending money, handling other people’s money, and really bad at parking. Even with my new front sensors and backup camera, I still do not know how to park, so we will stick to what I know, and ...
Views: 714 - How To Make A Guitar Sing Like Your Favorite Singer - by Submitted on May 20, 2013 from Tom HessHow To Make A Guitar Sing Like Your Favorite Singer by Tom Hess If you are like many guitar players, you have felt frustrated when your guitar solos don't sound how you want them to sound. By using the voice of your favorite singer, you can transform your currently "okay" ...
Views: 3073 - How to make a Murphy Bed - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2018 from Cristina HerreraFurnishing a home is not complete without a bed. When buying a bed for your home, there are list of beds that you can choose from, depending on the space you want to put the bed. For a room with limited space, a Murphy bed will be the best option. A Murphy bed also called or known as a wall ...
Views: 920 - How To Make Any Guitar Chord You Play Sound Great - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2019 from Tom HessDoesn’t it seem like many guitar players focus on lead rather than playing chords? A lot of people would say it’s because playing chords feels less fun. But here is the real reason why guitarists do this: Guitarists often don't learn how to make common ...
Views: 840 - How To Make Fast Guitar Playing Easier By Keeping Both Hands In Perfect Sync - by Submitted on May 11, 2020 from Tom Hess“I wish I could make my fast guitar playing a little more sloppy!” – said no guitar player on Earth. So why do tons of guitar players struggle to play clean when they play fast? This is the answer: Not very many guitarists understand how to keep their ...
Views: 659 - How To Make Fast Guitar Playing Feel Easy - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2014 from Tom HessHave you ever thought about what the one thing is that your favorite guitarists have in common when playing fast? Here is the answer: every one of them plays in a way that looks extremely effortless. In reality, shredding on guitar not only looks easy - it actually IS easy…or, to be honest, it ...
Views: 1132 - How to Make Your Apartment a Self-Care Haven - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2020 from Brooke ChaplanSelf-care is important to prioritize in your life. While you may envision a spa day or relaxing trip to the beach as a perfect self-care getaway, you can also create a self-care haven right at home. Read on for four ideas to turn your apartment into a calming space for self-care. Eliminate ...
Views: 767 - How To Make Your Guitar Solos More Expressive - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2021 from Tom HessWant to know how to quickly insert feeling into your guitar phrases or soloing? Check this out: Adding emotion into your guitar playing like this can be done irrespective of your current guitar skills (provided that it's greater than absolute newcomer). Additionally, you don't require ...
Views: 573 - How to Make Your Home an Eco-Friendly Place? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2019 from William L. PadillaIt should come as no shock that sustainable homes are on the rise. Domestic property alone makes up for a large percentage of the UK's carbon emissions - and with more and more people living conscious lifestyles, awareness around the green-factor of our homes (or lack of) is only set to boom. ...
Views: 895 - How to make your home into your sanctuary - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2022 from Stella van LaneA home is a space where you feel safe, loved, and appreciated – not just the house you live in. If your home hasn’t felt like a paradise recently, there are plenty of things you could do to change this. Everything, from the paint you choose for your walls to the decorations and accessories you ...
Views: 432 - How To Make Your Lead Guitar Playing Sound More Expressive - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2021 from Tom HessWant to become a more expressive and creative guitar player? Making small adjustments can go a long way. What do I mean? Try this out: Take 5 minutes and a handful of notes. Then, focus on not ending all your guitar phrases within a single bar. Make some of your licks end in the ...
Views: 510 - How to manage stress - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2010 from Lilach BullockHow to manage stress Stress seems to be a permanent part of our lives. And to be honest, I’m not entirely sure that it has to be, but I’m also not entirely sure how to avoid it. But in an effort to work more effectively I’ve discovered that getting things done and feeling good about my work ...
Views: 1507 - How to Manage Your Acute & Chronic Stress - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2015 from Tom CasanoWe all have to deal with stress. Some of us can handle stress better than others. But the more tools, knowledge, and skills that you have, the better off you'll be able at handling it. This guide will help you to improve your quality of life and your overall well-being, with some coping ...
Views: 1436 - How To Master Expressive Guitar Vibrato Technique - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2020 from Tom HessHow To Master Expressive Guitar Vibrato Technique By Tom Hess I have zero doubt that: Vibrato technique is the most critical technique to develop if you want to sound like an excellent guitarist. Why is this exactly? Because notes that have no vibrato ...
Views: 666 - How To Master Guitar Technique And Play Guitar Fast And Clean - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2016 from Tom HessHow To Master Guitar Technique And Play Guitar Fast And Clean By Tom Hess What do you need to do in order to completely master guitar technique and increase speed? Here’s a hint: you don’t need to practice for 8 hours a day. Instead, you need to practice the right things, at ...
Views: 1095 - How to Maximise The Power Of Your BREATH! - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2012 from Viki ThondleyIf you’ve attended my Meditation classes, you’ll know I keep talking about the breath and why it’s so vital for your health, healing and well-being. We so often don’t even notice our own breath even though it is the reason we sustain life. Below is a quote from Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn. He has a ...
Views: 1768 - How to Meditate. - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Jon LovgrenI think you will find it is really much easier than you may think. First of all, you are likely already meditating in some form and have just never labeled it as meditation. At its simplest, have you ever just sat and pondered or just gazed into space thinking about nothing in particular? ...
Views: 1211 - How to open a business quest room - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2022 from Kate MiddleAll the features of opening a quest room from scratch: is it profitable, how much does it cost, recruitment, choice of location, profitability and other pitfalls of the quest business. Live quests in real time are the same role-playing games, the venue for which can be a space limited by four ...
Views: 585 - How To Play Awesome Blues Guitar Licks - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Tom HessHow To Play Awesome Blues Guitar Licks By Tom Hess Do you have a strong desire to play cool blues guitar licks but struggle to play them with great intensity because you can’t keep unused strings from ringing out? Truth is, most guitar players can’t do this and as a result ...
Views: 1523 - How To Play Awesome Guitar Licks Using The Power Of The Tritone (No Theory Needed) - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2020 from Tom HessHow To Play Awesome Guitar Licks Using The Power Of The Tritone (No Theory Needed) By Tom Hess Looking for new ways to make your guitar licks sound more interesting? You're in for a treat. You're going to learn a powerful way to create new guitar licks ...
Views: 655 - How To Play Awesome Guitar Solos, Part 1: Vibrato - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Tom HessHow To Play Awesome Guitar Solos, Part 1: Vibrato by Tom Hess There are many possible reasons why your guitar solos and licks don’t sound totally amazing. The good news is, every problem you can think of has a very specific solution that you can implement to fix any issues and ...
Views: 1219 - How To Play Emotional & Creative Guitar Solos By Using The Phrasing Of Your Favorite Singers - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2018 from Tom HessHow To Play Emotional & Creative Guitar Solos By Using The Phrasing Of Your Favorite Singers By Tom Hess What is the easiest way to make your solos very emotional? Answer: imitate the phrasing of your favorite singers. Here is how: 1. Transcribe Vocal Lines Of Your Favorite ...
Views: 678 - How To Play Emotional Guitar Solos By Analyzing The Singing Techniques Of King Diamond - Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2016 from Tom HessClosely analyzing the vocal phrasing of amazing singers is helpful for making your lead guitar playing more emotional. The first part of this article series, you were shown four ways to use King Diamond’s melodic singing style to improve your lead guitar playing. The following ...
Views: 1013 - How To Play Great Guitar Solos Without Playing Fast - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Tom HessThink that you have to play highly advanced, technical and lightning fast guitar solos in order to get the attention of your listeners? Think again. The truth is, you can play truly eye-popping guitar phrases that demand the attention of others ‘without’ playing fast… if you know the right ...
Views: 1863 - How To Play Great Lead Guitar Licks (Continued) - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2013 from Tom HessHow To Play Great Lead Guitar Licks (Continued) By Tom Hess Think that creating great lead guitar licks is hard? Fact is, it is much easier than you might first expect. All you need to do is follow this fundamental principle: “Get as much expression out of every note as you ...
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