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I had the pleasure of meeting the great Daniel Lanois at a video shoot I did recently for D’Addario’s “Guitar Power” YouTube series.
When you enroll in the Paul Franklin Method, you will also have access to a private Facebook Group, just for students. This is a place . . .
The Christmas album I recorded many years back, began as a test of sorts. I had three DA-88 digital recorders (24 tracks) and a 32 . . .
It’s great to know all of the names of the notes on every string and fret and you should strive to do so for completeness’ sake. It’s . . .
The pedal steel guitar can perform in place of synths and is often the choice of many producers looking for unique bending textures.
A Method student recently asked for comments on a common practice and gig issue: tension felt in his neck and shoulders after playing . . .
I use + and – for sharps and flats. One + indicates a 1/2 tone raise. Two ++ indicates a whole tone raise. One – indicates a 1/2 tone . . .
Here’s the late great Dawn Sears, backed by Time Jumpers Kenny Sears, Andy Reiss, Joe Spivey, Ranger Doug, Paul Franklin, Rick Vanaugh, . .
Here is the way I view the E9th as a Blues-based tuning. In the pedals down position (A and B pedals activated), I move back two frets and
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