Here’s what is often called the “Old Faithful” strum for guitar players. The version I describe here consists of Down-Up-Down-Up–Up-Down-Up. In other words, you miss the 3rd Downstroke. You may also hear a variation which does not include upstrokes for the first two beats. In other words, Down–Down–Up-Down-Up. The important aspect of this strum is
“She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain” Spiritual Roots: (from ChatGPT) The song originated as a Christian spiritual called “When the Chariot Comes” during the late 1800s. It was sung by African American workers and spiritual communities in the South. In this version, the “she” referred to the chariot that would carry believers to heaven, symbolizing
“Don’t Think Twice It’s Alright” appeared on Bob Dylan’s 1963 album “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan”. This was his second studio album and the one that really got him noticed. It also included “Blowin’ in the Wind”. The song is based on the end of Dylan’s romantic relationship with Suze Rotolo. It captures the melancholy feelings
A lot of new musicians think playing scales over and over again is boring and may seem pointless. But here are 8 good reasons to work on scales every day. First, here’s the obvious stuff: 1. Playing Scales helps improve finger dexterity, strength and speed of your fingering hand. 2. Playing Scales helps improve the
