Learn to Play GuitarLike some of the other subjects we've had our reviewers look into, learning to play the guitar is a very popular one on the Internet. There are great programs and there are not-so-good programs and there are some that are next to useless. The three we review here are the best we found. The course materials include two e-books, audio files, video lessons, jam tracks and special software created by Jamorama's creator, Ben Edwards. The e-books are written for players at different levels, so no matter where you are you'll find just what you need to go to the next level in guitar playing. They are clearly written, easy to follow and fun. The e-books and the audio files are meant to be used together, which makes them a potent learning tool. The video lessons are what sets Jamorama apart from the competition. It's hard to picture what a technique looks like or learn to do it just from a description, but if you see someone actually do it, as you do in these videos, it becomes easy to copy and practice. Our favourite part of the program is the jam tracks. These let you listen and learn, copy and practice, and then actually play along with the musicians on the tracks. In a very short time you actually feel like you are playing your guitar in a band. This is cool! The software includes games you can play, that at the same time help you practice what you learn in the course. There's nothing missing in Jamorama Accoustic Guitar. Buy it, follow it and --- play guitar! More about Jamorama Accoustic Guitar Here This program is for those who have already mastered the basics of guitar, and maybe even a bit more, and now want to be the star! If that's you, check out Jamorama Lead Guitar. Obviously, it's by Ben Edwards, the creator of Jamorama Accoustic Guitar. This one is an advanced course. It includes a humungous e-book, more video lessons and another separate collection of jam tracks. If you complete Jamorama Lead Guitar, you really will be ready for the starring role of lead guitarist! There's also a great deal you should check out. When you order Jamorama, after you've clicked the download button you'll be given a chance to buy Jamorama Lead Guitar at the same time for a special bundle price. If you think you'll want to take your guitar playing all the way, this is a sweet deal. More about Jamorama Lead Guitar here Playing Through The BluesAh, the blues guitar --- now that's a whole nother story! Even if you are not a player yourself, the sound of the blues guitar is special, and learning to play takes a different set of skills. Professional blues guitarist Griff Hamlin teaches those skills in Playing Through The Blues. Even the language is different! Playing Through The Blues teaches you stuff about special blues techniques such as hammer-ons, pull-offs, tweedlies, pinch harmonics and other mysteries the rest of us will never know! And the program is designed to teach it fast, so that you won't be frustrated by learning the old-fashioned slow way. You learn by soloing and jamming right along with the jam tracks, and this is way cool! If the blues are what turns you on, you need to get Playing Through The Blues. |
