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Chord Scales (Part 2)
In this episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions” Mike shows us how to implement “chord scales” into a major key, including the addition of the 7th chord (the diminished triad or dominant 5 chord). We hope...
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Gurzi Files #7: Chord Scales
Over the past two Gurzi Session Videos, I have been talking about chord scales. I thought I would recap and elaborate a little in this week’s article. If you read the last article, I explained the...
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Soloing Over Chords (Part 1)
In this episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions” Mike shows us how to solo over chords using primarily root notes. Part 2 will focus on using the 3rd and 5th notes in harmony with the chord root note. We...
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Soloing Over Chords (Part 2)
In this episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions” Mike shows us how to solo over chords using the 3rd and 5th notes in harmony with the chord root note. Good Luck! We hope you enjoy this new educational...
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Gurzi Files #8: Fingerpicking vs. Flatpicking
I have always wondered what it would have been like to see and hear the players of the past perform. Those who blazed the musical trail long before recordings or YouTube. Whether to see Bach composing...
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Mike Gurzi’s “Williamson County” (original song & lesson)
In this episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions” Mike shows us one of his most popular tunes, “Williamson County” and how it relates to his recent “chord scale,” and “soloing over chords” lessons. Download...
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Chord Shape Variations (Key of E)
In this episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions” Mike shows us variations of chord shapes in the key of E. This can be super helpful! We hope you enjoy this new educational series… we have many more of...
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Playing Rhythm in a Band or Duet
Today’s episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions,” Mike & Chad jam a tune and have an open discussion about why rhythm is so important in music. Enjoy! We hope you enjoy this new educational series… we...
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New Martin Dreadnought Junior Models for 2016
Freshly announced at Summer NAMM 2016, the DJR2 is the sapele top model to the DJR launched in 2014. This should be a hit for players who prefer a more mellow tone. The Junior has proved to be a great...
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“Lonesome Moonlight Waltz” with Mike Gurzi & Chad Fadely
Today’s episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions,” Mike & Chad play a classic fiddle tune, “Lonesome Moonlight Waltz.” Hope you enjoy! We hope you enjoy this new educational series… we have many more of...
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Crosspicking (Part 1): Down Down Up Style
In today’s episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions,” Mike gives us an introduction to crosspicking… specifically the “down down up” method of picking which aims to add variety to your strumming pattern....
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Crosspicking (Part 2): The “Down Down Up” Lick
In today’s episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions,” Mike expands on his “Down Down Up” Crosspicking technique with a slick little lick. Enjoy! Crosspicking Article/TAB:...
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Crosspicking (Part 3): Alternate Picking
In today’s episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions,” Mike takes crosspicking one step further by introducing the “alternate picking” pattern. This is VERY useful. Good luck! Crosspicking Article/TAB:...
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“Big Mon” Acoustic Jam (featuring Mike Gurzi & Chad Fadely)
In today’s BONUS episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions,” Mike and mandolin player, Chad Fadely (AL guitar advisor) jam a bluegrass classic, “Big Mon.” Simple as that – no lesson today, just playing…...
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“Live Oak” by Tim May & Steve Smith
In this bonus episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions” Mike welcomes renowned pickers, Tim May (guitar) and Steve Smith (mandolin) for a quick interview and a performance of their original tune, “Live Oak”...
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Sitka Spruce vs Adirondack (Taylor 814ce Comparison)
Today, we take the very popular Taylor 814ce Grand Auditorium and compare 2 models… one with a sitka spruce top and one with an adirondack top. Which do you think will sound better? Similarities:...
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Exploring the Blues (7th Chords)
In today’s episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions,” Mike leads us into his next section of videos focusing on “The Blues”… and in this video, Mike specifically targets blues progressions and dominant 7th...
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Gurzi Files #9: The Blues
The Blues is truly an American musical art form. It was born in the African American south and eventually migrated to the big cities across the United States. Today, we know that the blues has...
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Exploring the Blues, Part 2 (Movable Chord Structures)
In today’s episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions,” Mike walks us through the “quick change” blues progression, and introduces us to some movable chords structures that offer a comfortable alternative to...
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Exploring the Blues, Part 3 (Approach Chords)
In today’s episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions,” Mike takes us deeper into his exploration of “The Blues” by introducing the use of “Approach Chords,” which are 1/2 steps meant to add a little interest...
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