One Trick to Make Your Guitar Solos Amazing

One Trick to Make Your Guitar Solos Amazing Megan L. It takes a lot of skill to stand out as a guitarist. Here, guitar teacher  Bernard M.  shows you exactly what it takes to pull off an amazing solo and how you should approach phrasing You may or may not be ready to play a guitar solo, but its good to know what elements go into one. What is it that makes a great guitar solo? While there are many ways to answer this  question, there is one crucial element that often goes overlooked by even the most experienced  players: phrasing. Phrasing is the way in which a musician or composer combines notes to create a musical  sentence, or phrase. Although it can be very subtle, it often makes the difference between a  memorable solo and “note soup.” What does this mean for you guitarists? Play less, leave space. Let your ears lead the way, not your fingers. Many musicians suffer from the misconception that faster, more technical playing is somehow better and more musical. This can be very discouraging to new players, who have trouble  competing with their more experienced peers. Never fear! Creativity and imagination are what  make great music, and this is what phrasing is all about. Check out these two samples to hear the difference between a busy solo and one that uses  creative phrasing. The Problem: A Run-On Not bad at all, but can you hum a bar or two of that solo? Does any part of it stick in your  memory? The problem with this solo is that it’s practically one long phrase. Like a run-on  sentence, it’s difficult to follow and needs to be broken up! In this next sample, I add space and punctuation to the previous solo, creating different  musical phrases. The Solution: Adding Space By simply adding space to create distinct phrases, I have made the solo much more  memorable and effective. Each phrase has room to breathe before moving on to the next. By  playing less, the notes that are played gain much more power, adding strength to the solo as a whole. Hopefully, by now I’ve convinced you to focus on your phrasing the next time you go to  take a solo. This, however, is easier said than done. Phrasing is very elusive and intangible. It  has a closer link to creativity than technique, and therefore, is difficult to learn or teach  methodically. Instead, it’s something that constantly develops as  you grow  more experienced and  more tasteful. Here are few suggestions to help you develop your phrasing and taste. Take your time. This is perhaps one of simplest yet most profound suggestions on how to improve your  soloing. Being comfortable and confident while playing allows you to sound your best. If you try  to fill your solo with every last lick you can conjure up, you will very likely end up feeling  rushed, nervous, and stumbling through the solo. Slow down! Savor the solo and don’t overthink it. When you relax and give yourself  plenty of time, it allows your creative instincts to take the wheel. Some great ways to leave  yourself this room to breathe include long, expressive bends, sustained notes with some tasty  vibrato, and even simple rests. Break it up. Even the most creative players can fall into the trap of putting their fingers on auto-pilot,  aimlessly playing up and down familiar scales in monotonous eight notes or triplet lines. One of  the best ways to combat this common ailment is to break up the patterns. Playing a long descending eighth note line? Throw a rest or two in there to punctuate  your phrase. This can be a very powerful move and make an otherwise boring lick fresh and  interesting. Think like a drummer. We guitar players spend a lot of time thinking about chords, scales, arpeggios, and  intervals. While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, we sometimes forget about  something just as, if not more, important; rhythm. Thinking about what you are playing rhythmically is at the core of phrasing. What are  you doing on the third beat of the measure, or the “ of 2?” What beats do you want to highlight  or downplay? Do you want to play along with the beat, or use syncopation to emphasize  unexpected accents? This might seem overwhelming to players who are not used to thinking this  way, so I will refer to my advice above; take your time, play what you are comfortable playing  and above all, follow your creative instincts. Emulate the experts. My final piece of advice is to study the players that inspire you the most. How do they  use phrasing in their solos? Learn your favorite guitar solos, note for note, and study them  closely. This is a great way to pick up the playing habits of your heroes and start developing your  own individual sound. Studying the solos of players like David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, or Derek  Trucks, who have a keen sense of phrasing, will help you make even the simplest licks powerful,  expressive and inspiring. Some of my favorite songs  to play are  classic rock guitar solos. They feel good and they sound incredible. As always, make sure you set aside time for plenty of practice. Try to not go a day without playing for 15 minutes. You will start to see significant progress in just a couple of weeks! Post Author:  Bernard M. Bernard M. is a guitar and songwriting instructor in Philadelphia, PA. He teaches lessons online and will travel to his students.  Learn more about  Bernard here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

Top 7 Geometry Apps To Make Math Easier For Students

Top 7 Geometry Apps To Make Math Easier For Students Certain subjects like geometry and algebra are very different from what students are usually used to. This makes it all the more difficult for them to understand it. The fear of having to learn something new and of course the fact that it doesn’t conform to the usual style of learning they are used. Both of these contribute to poor performance in the subject. Geometry is one such subject that students find way too difficult to handle. It is introduced at the very beginning and it only gets progressively worse. Here are a few top apps that are designed to help students learn the subject with ease and these are popularly recommended by even online geometry tutors. App1: GeoCon HD This is a game designed for the iPad and helps students grasp the nuances of planar geometry with ease. This game enables learning by building and touching and is very effective for tactile/kinesthetic learners. Read To Know Top 13 #iPad #Educational #Apps For Kids http://t.co/c6NhHOQilv pic.twitter.com/OW3DcOg9Kq â€" Tutor Pace (@TutorPace) October 7, 2015 App2: Symmetry School Learning Geometry This award winning app is excellent for learning geometry and parents and teachers. They use it alike to teach geometry to kids. Charged at a minimal $3.99, it is an excellent buy and provides great value for money. Value in terms of learning and making the subject interesting and fun enough for kids to learn. App 3: Dragon Shapes â€" Lumio Geometry Challenge This app is perfectly designed to cater to the learning needs of today’s children. Solving math puzzles related to shapes and geometry. This let students unlock Dragon shapes and this game is very popular amongst the student fraternity. And this has up to four academic levels of difficulty. 12 study #apps that lead to #students’ stress free #education https://t.co/6WlETMms1A via @examinercom share via @TutorPace â€" Tutor Pace (@TutorPace) November 23, 2015 App 4: My Geometric Universe This is perhaps the most interesting of apps designed to teach geometry to kids. The player can actually draw shapes using pencils, protractor and set squares and cut them out to use in real world object building! Could you think of a better way to teach geometry and its applications to children? Not surprisingly, this app is very popularly used as geometry homework help by many parents. App 5: Montessori Geometry This app again has a five star rating on many popular review sites and is one of the most comprehensive apps. Best for learning geometry in a fun filled manner. In fact, this app is the popular choice for most editors. For those who label it as a comprehensive, in depth and well crafted one to teach geometry effectively. App 6: Dragon Box Elements This game enables students to learn geometry without them even knowing it! With a variety of puzzles, adventures and problems for them to solve that are built in to the game; they end up learning the subject in a matter of hours (at least the fundamentals)! App 7: Cyberchase 3D Builder If your child is a fan of Cyberchase, all you need to do is download the app and they will start working with it right away! This is a 3D game wherein two of the popular characters Buzz and Delete accidentally delete houses and the player has to help them build 3D shapes from 2D ones. Innovatively designed, this app helps students visualize and build shapes in 3 dimensions and this is very helpful in learning geometry and serves as the best geometry assignment help for math. Top 10 #Mobile #Apps For #College Students In 2015 https://t.co/AI6cPqjJhN via @TutorPace â€" Tutor Pace (@TutorPace) November 23, 2015 Summary Today’s education standards are very high and investing in apps that help students understand the fundamental concepts better and use them effectively are essential for them to be able to master the subject. This is specifically true when it comes to maths. The above mentioned apps are sure to be of help when it comes to mastering math and acing their exams.

My Child is Having Homework Problems, How Can Online Tutor Help

My Child is Having Homework Problems, How Can Online Tutor Help 0SHARESShare Often children get stuck up doing their day to day homework problems. The reason can be lack of understanding while learning the topic at school or lack of time to complete the homework after the school hours. Whatever may be the reason, but children requires some extra help to fill up their gaps in understanding the topics, guide them in solving difficult homework problems or revise the lessons for test prep. There are a number of websites offering  online tutoring  services offer tutors and resources to facilitate an easy and convenient method of working.   The tutoring websites provide online help to the children to complete their school homework done at the time they want. The homework is done by the children and not by the tutor. Often people criticize the concept of homework as an extra burden to the children. Although, in reality, homework help children in improving their skills and abilities by revising the topics learnt in the school classroom.   Online tutors work very close with the students to work on their homework like reading and understanding the topic, to memorize, problem solving, preparing QA, designing projects and working on experiments. They help improving memory and thought process. The daily practice work and revision of school work prepare your child get ready for the next day. They prepare students for difficult topics with extensive knowledge.   Online tutors not only teach the subject conceptually but make them learn how to learn the topics. They make student self-learner, disciplined and responsible. The teaching methodology, Math problem solving techniques and practical approach towards learning Science is excellent with online tutoring. [starbox id=admin]

Online Antiderivative Tutors

Online Antiderivative Tutors Derivatives and anti-derivatives are the two important methods used to solve questions in Calculus. Anti-derivative is the process of finding the area covered below the graph of the given function. Anti-derivative is the opposite of the derivative process and is commonly known as the process of Integration. Example 1: Find the anti-derivative of the function, f(x) = x3- 2x In order to find the anti-derivative of the above function, we can use the formula The Power Rule of Integration says that (x) n dx = x (n+1)/ (n+1) + c where c is a constant Using the above formula we get, f(x) dx = x3+1/ (3+1) - 2x1+1/ (1+1)+ c f(x) dx = x4/ 4 - 2 x2/ (2)+ c f(x) dx = x4/4 x2 + c Example 2: Find the anti-derivative of the function, f(x) = 5x4 + 4x3 x-2 In order to find the anti-derivative of the above function, we can use the formula: The Power Rule of Integration says that (x) n dx = x (n+1)/ (n+1) + c where c is a constant Using the above formula we get, f(x) dx = 5 * x4+1/ (4 +1) + 4 * x3+1/ (3 +1) x-2+1/ (-2+1) + c f(x) dx = 5 * x5/ 5 + 4 * x4/ (4) x-1/(-1) + c f(x) dx = x5 + x4 + 1/x + c

Volunteering In-Schools - Roses Story

Volunteering In-Schools - Rose's Story At the Foundation, we never cease to be amazed by the calibre of the volunteers that come forward to support our projects. Top-selling tutors, ex-teachers, retired professionals and promising undergraduates. What a group! At a recent training event we met Rose, a recent physics graduate who’d been tutoring under her own steam for years. We were so impressed with her passion â€" particularly her desire to open the door for young women in STEM. No time was wasted in finding her a school placement and right off the bat she started with 6 hours per week volunteering in the maths department. We reached out to find out a bit more about Rose and how she’s been getting on… Tell us a bit about you â€" how did you get to where you are now?     I grew up in South London and went to school in Tooting, where I did Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry at A-level. I went on to study for a bachelor’s degree in physics at Oxford University and graduated in July 2019 with a first. Now I’m back home and taking a few months off after finishing university, working in catering and teaching myself to code. How did you hear about the Foundation? How did you first get involved?   I have been a tutor in maths and science since I was 15, and I have always found it enjoyable and rewarding. On leaving university, I wanted to find a volunteering opportunity and after some research I discovered  Tutorfair  Foundation online and signed up! What are you doing with the Foundation this year?   Since the start of  November  I have been volunteering on Mondays at a school in Bethnal Green. I spend the first two hours of the day supporting a Year 12 Maths lesson, and the next two supporting a Year 13 Maths lesson. After lunch, I run a two-hour intervention session with 3-5 students, where we go over topics they are struggling with. What’s your favourite thing about volunteering with young people?   I really enjoy seeing the effect that a little extra help can achieve. It can be very hard to keep up in A-level maths, especially if the student isn’t very confident in their ability, but with a tutor there to fill the gaps, the student can really improve. What do you think is the biggest challenge working with young people?   Specifically  in maths, I have found that the biggest challenge is giving students the confidence to apply their knowledge from lessons and exercises to tests and exams. I try to keep this in mind when tutoring and get them to do lots of exam and harder questions. Has volunteering made you a better tutor? I definitely feel like a better tutor. Supporting lessons has given me an appreciation for the planning and structure of class teaching, and it’s interesting to see what approaches work best, and what students respond to. What’s your number one top tip for tutoring?   Listen to the student and let them do most of the work! If you plough ahead without them fully understanding the basics, then it will be really hard for them to make progress and gain confidence.

Economics How do you teach it when even experts disagree

Economics How do you teach it when even experts disagree Economics is an increasingly popular subject for students at AJ Tutoring, both at the high school and college levels. It’s also one of the most interestingâ€"and challengingâ€"to tutor because so little of it is scientifically testable the way chemistry or physics are. President Truman supposedly once asked if he could get an economic adviser with only one hand, so they would stop saying “on the one handbut on the other” Ideas in economics come, but they rarely goâ€"they just sort of pile up on one another! Theories like the Laffer Curve, Taylor Rule, Keynesianism, Monetarism, Behavioral Economics, and the Real Business Cycle all attempt to explain the real patterns we see in the economy or to prescribe a set of policies that will best manage it. However, since we can’t do a randomized test with two different economies to see which theories hold water, the process of coming to which theory is best is a long and winding road. One of the newest theories to gain prominence is Mo dern Monetary Theory, or MMT, a theory which has been discussed in economics circles for a long time but suddenly got thrust into the public eye when New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez mentioned it in an interview with Anderson Cooper. Plenty of economists stepped in to explain to the public what MMT means and what the implications are. Brad DeLong, who teaches at UC Berkeley, and Noah Smith, who writes for Bloomberg, have two of the best takes in my opinion. The simple version is this: MMT proponents argue that since the Federal Government can create all the money it wants, there is no real need for taxes to fund programs directly. Instead, the government merely needs to pull enough money back out of the economy in the form of taxes, bond sales, or some other method to prevent inflation from getting too high. Supporters say this gives the government more options to deal with economic situations like the 2008 financial crisis in which the economy is depressed and even v ery low interest rates aren’t producing inflation. Others say that this way of approaching the economy gives members of Congress, rather than the experts at the Federal Reserve, too much power over delicate economic balancing acts.So, do students need to start learning yet another economics term?  Probably not yet, at least not in high school! While there are many economic theories discussed in popular economics textbooks, most AP classes follow the AP Course Description, which is updated only every few years. AJ Tutoring’s academic departments carefully track new changes and make sure that all of our economics tutors and materials align with AP standards. Students can be confident that their tutors will be well prepared to teach them the material most relevant for the test even as new economic ideas gain prominence and old ones are called into question. However, other classesâ€"especially undergraduate coursesâ€"can vary a great deal more! This is where having a one-on-one tut or can be particularly valuable. Every time I meet with a college-level economics student for the first time, I ask for the syllabus and any textbooks being used and make sure I’m following the course carefully. Every professor has his or her own ideas of what models and theories are most important to learn. This reality makes tutoring college economics students a challenge, but it also keeps it interesting as I get to teach from multiple perspectives at varied universities!If you or your student need individualized and expert help with a challenging economics course, please reach out to us today!

4th of July Celebration in North Carolina

4th of July Celebration in North Carolina When it comes to celebrating the birthday of the United States of America, no one does it like a southern state. North Carolina, the birthplace of the first flight, has been known for celebrating America with a diverse variety of events, ranging from fireworks at Lake Norman or at the Great Smoky Mountains to a colorful night of fireworks along the outer banks. Enjoying the breath-taking Carolina blue skies, families and friends gather on this special day to celebrate the birth of the nation that gave a whole new meaning to the word freedom. As the scorching heat of the first days of the southern summer reach that boiling point where everybody is stocking up on beer and kegs, large retailers, such as Wal-Mart, lure customers with hard-to-resist deals on the 4th of July favorites; all kinds of meat and poultry, sodas and apple pie are just some examples. Also, during this time of year is very common to see large groups of Harley Davidson enthusiast that cruise the streets of Charlotte on their bikes that, needless to say, are a great American icon. At the same time, local authorities, including Police and State Troopers, inform communities that check points will be placed across towns and cities to ensure that people take proper precaution  when driving. DUI is a major problem during these festivities due to the excessive alcohol consumption by minors and irresponsible adults alike. Other than that, celebrating the birth of America in the Carolinas is an experience that will linger in your mind for many years to come. Another well-known tradition for the 4th of July is a cook-out at sunset. As I mentioned earlier, people swarm to get their essentials at the closest grocery or convenience store, enticed by low prices and appealing packaging. This, of course, is dwarfed by the ongoing desire of youngsters and adults to have a good time and blow off some steam. Finally, the crowning point of this day is the firework display around 8 pm. Bright colors blaze up the summer night with hundreds of explosions that can be seen and heard for up to 3 miles, if fog and loud, indistinct music isn’t already spoiling already all your fun.

Get Report Card Ready with these Four Easy Tips

Get Report Card Ready with these Four Easy Tips Get Report Card Ready with these Four Easy Tips Now that the school year is in full swing, we all know what’s right around the corner. Report cards! For most parents, this will be the first indication of their child’s development at school. Report cards are an important benchmark and measurement of academic performance and will provide you with information regarding your child’s academic development. As such, learning to interpret the information within the report card is key to assessing your child’s progress. Use the report card as a tool to help your child celebrate success and tackle any challenges. Here are a few tips! First, review the report card on your own. When you receive the report card, your first instinct may be to look for areas where your child needs improvement. However, it’s important to process all of the information before discussing the results with your child. When going through the report, start by identifying strengths and areas that have improved. Make a note of these before moving on to weaknesses and subjects that may be slipping. Plan a balanced conversation. Planning in advance your approach to the conversation is essential. Bookending the negative comments with positive ones will result in beginning and ending with good news! Starting with good news will engage children and make them confident enough for the bad news, and ending with good news will leave them feeling empowered instead of defeated.   Meet privately with your child. Sitting down to speak without distractions shows your child that the conversation is important. If you have multiple children, speak to each one individually and avoid interruptions. Be sure to allow enough time to have a relaxed discussion about performance. Children will naturally feel nervous about discussing their report card. Before opening the report, ask your child how he thinks he did. This will indicate how aware he is of his own progress. Ask him what he learned in each subject. Praise, discuss areas of improvement, and strategize. Let your child know how proud you are of the successes in the subjects done well and any improvements that have been made. Praising children for this is just as important as constructive criticism. The areas of improvement must be seen as opportunities for growth, and they assist in your child’s progression to the next level. With ideas in your back pocket, chat with your child about ideas for improvement and strategize different plans together to address the weaknesses. And remember to always end on a positive note about how proud you are. Armed with these tips, you’ll be better able to digest the information offered through the report card and have a productive conversation with your child. It’s all about celebrating success and helping to tackle any challenges! You might also be interested in: Making the Grade Ace the School Year with Kumons Study Tips Roundup Is your Child Ready for Kindergarten? 4 Simple Tips for Setting Goals with Your Child in the New Year Get Report Card Ready with these Four Easy Tips Get Report Card Ready with these Four Easy Tips Now that the school year is in full swing, we all know what’s right around the corner. Report cards! For most parents, this will be the first indication of their child’s development at school. Report cards are an important benchmark and measurement of academic performance and will provide you with information regarding your child’s academic development. As such, learning to interpret the information within the report card is key to assessing your child’s progress. Use the report card as a tool to help your child celebrate success and tackle any challenges. Here are a few tips! First, review the report card on your own. When you receive the report card, your first instinct may be to look for areas where your child needs improvement. However, it’s important to process all of the information before discussing the results with your child. When going through the report, start by identifying strengths and areas that have improved. Make a note of these before moving on to weaknesses and subjects that may be slipping. Plan a balanced conversation. Planning in advance your approach to the conversation is essential. Bookending the negative comments with positive ones will result in beginning and ending with good news! Starting with good news will engage children and make them confident enough for the bad news, and ending with good news will leave them feeling empowered instead of defeated.   Meet privately with your child. Sitting down to speak without distractions shows your child that the conversation is important. If you have multiple children, speak to each one individually and avoid interruptions. Be sure to allow enough time to have a relaxed discussion about performance. Children will naturally feel nervous about discussing their report card. Before opening the report, ask your child how he thinks he did. This will indicate how aware he is of his own progress. Ask him what he learned in each subject. Praise, discuss areas of improvement, and strategize. Let your child know how proud you are of the successes in the subjects done well and any improvements that have been made. Praising children for this is just as important as constructive criticism. The areas of improvement must be seen as opportunities for growth, and they assist in your child’s progression to the next level. With ideas in your back pocket, chat with your child about ideas for improvement and strategize different plans together to address the weaknesses. And remember to always end on a positive note about how proud you are. Armed with these tips, you’ll be better able to digest the information offered through the report card and have a productive conversation with your child. It’s all about celebrating success and helping to tackle any challenges! You might also be interested in: Making the Grade Ace the School Year with Kumons Study Tips Roundup Is your Child Ready for Kindergarten? 4 Simple Tips for Setting Goals with Your Child in the New Year