Circle of fifths, circle of fifths, circle of fifths, we keep hearing about the circle of fifths. So what is it? It seems to be used more for circling to the fourth, which would be going counterclockwise. Many composers, like Bach, used it for changing to different keys and using it as a tool to go through the development section of a piece. It's a handy tool to quickly see all the keys. You can use it to modulate to other keys and also see all the chords of the key you're in

The Fixed Pitch scale book is for classical guitarists and solo guitarists. It's an interesting and essential addition to the Segovia Scales which are indispensable. The most helpful part of the scale book are the open position scales and the two octave speed scales. The open position covers all pitch centers with 28 scales types using 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 note scales which give the fingers and ear a real workout. They do not follow the circle fifths but go through the t

I love to play blues and great covers and this is one that I've often put in my set. B.B. King frequently performed Willie Nelson's 1960...

Yes I would say these basic technique exercises are not in any special order but here are some great and necessary practices for the solo...

Here is part 3 of unleashing potential (mastering guitar coordination), We started with 2 note finger patterns then 3 note finger ex and...

Here is part 2 of unleashing potential (mastering guitar coordination), We started with 2 note finger patterns and here we are practicing...

Are you eager to improve your guitar skills? Developing finger coordination is key to becoming a skilled guitarist. Whether you are just...

The classic Bob Dylan song that kicked off his storied career. I got very close to the actual way Dylan recorded it but I will post a...

Here is a good basic list of things a guitarist needs and needs to practice. I will address each one of these in a little more detail in...

The Loner is a song off of Neil Young's first album that I use to teach his "Modal Tuning" that he uses on many of his acoustic songs...

Song by Jeff Powers....It's that time of year to post Christmas songs. Here's one with my one man band. I play guitar, harmonica, kick...

This a Robert Johnson classic....the Rolling Stones recorded a fantastic version...I like to teach this to students now. And though it's...

Robert Johnsosn's classic song. I like to use this song for teaching students blues and finger picking.

Neil Youngs classic is a great teaching tool plus a great song to perform...people love it.

Dann Klawon: music/Lyrics Jeff Powers: vocal, guitar, mix. mastering/landr Lynsey Guerra: backing vocals Antonio Guerra: accordion Benn...

This is a hit song from the 60's (1966) by the choir. It was an upbeat pop/garage rock recording. I changed it to a slow sad ballad and...

"G tuning" is a beautiful sounding tuning and is a prefered tuning for acoustic blues artists...from Robert Johnson to todays artists....

Heitor Villa-Lobos (March 5th 1887 - November 17th 1959). A truely prolific composer who also played and composed guitar works. These...

Andante in A minor (Homage to Bach) 1940 Heitor Villa-Lobos (March 5, 1887 – November 17, 1959) Brazilian composer, conductor, cellist,...

Also there is a newly found work entitled Valse that had written for Guitar.....