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I am often asked to comment on subjects put forward on other forums
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Why is it easier to improvise blues rather than bebop?

If you’re a fingerstyle guitarist, what techniques do you use to obtain your best sound?

How do lead guitar performers on stage remember all those finger positions or does it just happen naturally with practice and they
don't have to think about where to put their fingers?

For those acoustic guitarists who don’t correct their fretting hand technique to play the notes with their fingertips, how likely are
they to get past the beginning stages of playing?

Should guitarists use clip-on tuners during live performances?

As an acoustic guitarist, what type of playing takes you out of your comfort zone, and why?

What key is the song in if it's just four chords repeated, Gm Eb Bb F? One key identifier says Gm but another says Bb.

What fretting hand exercises have helped you the most as a guitarist, and why?

As a guitarist, do you have a method that has helped you learn and remember the circle of 5ths?

If you’ve been a guitarist for many years, what modern guitar gear and accessories do you find the most useful
that did not exist when you first began playing?

Is it better to play bass or guitar first?

Why is it less 'cool' to play guitar now than it used to be?

What techniques and exercises are recommended for a guitarist who desires to
become more proficient at improvising?

Is it possible for an old guitar player to learn techniques to correct bad playing habits

Is it better to read music or play by ear?

Are A flat and G sharp the same