Roberto BarlocciChord Names and Their MeaningsEveryone knows it. The “D minor7 ^2 flat9 sharp11 divided by 13.” Of course, there is no chord with this name. But at first, it may seem…5 min read·3 days ago----
Roberto BarlocciHow do I transpose a song?Transposing has nothing to do with transporting or transforming. It simply means changing the key.4 min read·Jun 15, 2024----
Roberto BarlocciAm I too old to learn to play the guitar?I hear this question often. It’s even worse when someone doesn’t dare to learn guitar because they’re not sure if it’s even possible…5 min read·Jun 8, 2024----
Roberto BarlocciAdd Note ExerciseOne of the most efficient methods to quickly learn difficult licks/lines, solos or even accompaniments is the Add Note Exercise.3 min read·Jun 1, 2024----
Roberto BarlocciHow do I find the key of a song?Finding out the key of a song is actually very simple. With a few tricks, you can even figure it out without 10 years of studying music.5 min read·May 26, 2024----
Roberto BarlocciTapping BasicsFirst of all, there are two types of tapping. One is with the left hand, which is already playing all the notes anyway, and the other is…3 min read·May 5, 2024----
Roberto BarlocciSweep Picking BasicsSweep Picking is probably the most fascinating technique on the guitar ever. Never have I been asked so much about techniques as about…2 min read·Apr 27, 2024----
Roberto BarlocciMelodyChords / ChordMelody / FingerstyleWhoever can play the guitar knows this all too well; you’re somewhere far from home, with only the foxes and hares saying goodnight, and…4 min read·Apr 20, 2024----