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[chrisc]

Hi Folks,

Over at www.soundshed.com we run a musicians wanted/available site.

We're looking for lesson contributions from willing participants - think guitar player online etc. We wouldn't be limited to just guitar and anyone who knows what they're talking about and thinks they can write well enough should give it a go.

We're not currently offering anything in return except exposure to thousands of readers, so the article can include links back to your band website etc for a bit of promotion. Not everything will be published as we'd prefer the quality to be pretty high.

Any takers? Check out the site and let us know.

Cheers,
Chris

[Tav]

Quite a lot of imformation on your front page there. It's overwhelming. Is that section up? I could write out a lot about scales...simple but important part of playing.

[chrisc]

The section for reader submitted articles and tutorials etc isn't active yet - we're collecting a few articles first.

We'd be interested in an article about scales if it could be applied in a way that people can relate to easily (like breaking down a famous solo etc). Discussions about scales can quickly become dry and intellectual -but if it was aimed at beginners learning their first scale for soloing then it would work and we'd certainly be interest in any article you cared to write. I'd suggest writing a few paragraphs to give a feel for the overall article with bullet points for the rest, then we'll go from there.

As for the site being a bit overwhelming. Give it time, you'll soon be able to see the matrix.

Seriously, we welcome all feedback and we'll be trying to tone down the information overload soon.

Originally Posted by Tav

Quite a lot of imformation on your front page there. It's overwhelming. Is that section up? I could write out a lot about scales...simple but important part of playing.

[Jimmygoodein]

i might be able to write up some bass stuff.

[Tav]

I'll do basic of major minor and pentatonics...nothing overly heavy in the way of theory as I don't even do that myself. Just enough to get people started learning some scales...perhaps put up examples if I can find good ones.

[Mac Atom]

Cool Site!! I'll maybe try and put something together about overcoming the fear of modal playing for beginners to intermediates. Its always assumed that modes are scary and unapproachable for inexperienced players but they've been given a bad press Hopefully a simple introduction, highlighting the potential of modal playing, would inspire a few folk to venture a little further.

[Dayeth]

Originally Posted by Mac Atom

Cool Site!! I'll maybe try and put something together about overcoming the fear of modal playing for beginners to intermediates. Its always assumed that modes are scary and unapproachable for inexperienced players but they've been given a bad press Hopefully a simple introduction, highlighting the potential of modal playing, would inspire a few folk to venture a little further.

i'd really be interested in that actually...it's about time i learnt that kinda stuff.

[imprinted]

same here!


plus I'd be Really Interested in some Drop Tuning Chords so i can get some more variation out of my playing whilst in a low Tuning (drop C in particular) and dissonance etc.

anyhelp in general?

[Mac Atom]

Hmm... not so sure about the chord shapes for drop-tuned guitars as I've never really messed around enough with different tunings. I'm sure Dan would be able to give you jeaps of advice about it cos he's always coming up with hunners of cool chords in his crazy drop-tuned antics

As for the modal stuff, I'd be more than happy to email you some ideas to get you started

[Jimmygoodein]

whats modes mac?