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Guitar lessons: The most common chord progression is known as a ‘12-bar blues’, which, predictably is 12 bars long (eight-, 16- and 24-bar versions are common, too). What the name doesn’t tell you is ...

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The ‘happiest’ sounding of the modes, the Ionian is identical to the major scale, so it’s highly likely you’re already playing it on guitar. However, things really come alive when you approach Ionian ...

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Led by professional teaching artist Emsy Robinson Jr., these classes are open to youth and adults interested in learning guitar in a supportive, community-focused environment. Participants will ...