How To Pull Off On Guitar
Learn how to play a pull off on the guitar!
Category: Definitions
What Are Guitar Chords?
To put it quite simply, chords are a multiple notes played in unison. This means two or more notes played at the same time, which…
What Are Bar Chords?
Bar chords (often spelled Barre) are simply a type of chord where one finger holds down multiple strings. Many guitarists often mistake this for always…
What Is Strumming?
Strumming is a guitar technique where the pick (or fingers) runs through the strings in one swift motion. Ideal technique is to have the elbow…
What Is Aural?
In music, the term Aural simply refers to one’s ability to listen. We at UGA use a range of listening games and exercises to improve the student’s…
What Is Sight Reading?
Often confused with music theory, Sight Reading refers to the ability to look at a piece of music and then play it. It’s often assumed…
What Are Songs?
One of the aspects of the Ultimate Guitar Method is to learn songs. The purpose is to practically apply the skills and knowledge from their grade. Students…
The Truth About “Jazz Chords”
I often hear guitarists say things like “oh, I don’t know any jazz chords” or “C major 7? I think that’s a jazz chord”. But…
What Is Picking?
Picking is a technique that we use to play the guitar. It basically just means playing one string at a time, but the technique employed…
The UGA Song Marathon
Ladies and Gentlemen, presenting… THE UGA SONG MARATHON! The UGA Song Marathon is an event that we hold every year at the start of term…