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Appreciation

Jan 15, 2013 GUITAR ARTISTRY Leave a comment
Posted by Larry Newcomb

I think it all boils down to the phenomenon of appreciation. My Strat hasn’t changed in the last 15 years. I’ve changed. For me it has to do with healing my over-concern with what other people think. I am enjoying a never-before depth of not caring what other people think. I’m about the business of ‘what do I think and feel?’ I don’t know how I got here… I’m just so grateful I did.

I’m renewing my 2012 No Buy-No Sell Guitar/Amp moratorium for 2013. Closing that hole in the bucket (the illusion “the perfect instrument is out there somewhere that will make life easy and everyone will love me”). In the meantime, I’m appreciating and enjoying the greatness of my guitars and amps. Living and learning, Larry

GuitArtistry

Jan 10, 2013 GUITAR ARTISTRY Leave a comment
Posted by Larry Newcomb

Regarding vibrato, here’s a suggestion which may resonate: Use vibrato sparingly and with much consciousness because a little goes a long way.  Know when to use vibrato.  When it’s appropriate, know how much to use.  Go slow with this!!!  Less is more.

GuitArtistry

Aug 21, 2012 NEWCOMB GUITAR METHOD 2 Comments
Posted by Larry Newcomb

Regarding ‘Hand Vibrato’, here’s a suggestion which may resonate: Use vibrato sparingly and with much consciousness because a little goes a long way.  Know when to use vibrato.  When it’s appropriate, know how much to use.  Go slow with this!!!  Less is more, IMO. Running Fender Amps on 10! With the amp on 10, the [...]

How Many Guitars Do You Need?

Feb 22, 2012 NEWCOMB GUITAR METHOD Leave a comment
Posted by Larry Newcomb

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013  !  Looks like I’ll extend my annual Guitar/Amp “Buying/Selling” Moratorium for another year in 2013. I’m not a collector or a store — I’m a player.  In 2012, I experienced a much deeper appreciation of the fine guitars and amps I already own — I’ve got ‘em tweaked just right, I’ve [...]

Guitar Mastery: Simplicity and Repetition

Feb 21, 2012 NEWCOMB GUITAR METHOD 2 Comments
Posted by Larry Newcomb

In my experience, Guitar Mastery comes as a result of Simplicity & Repetition: Focusing on small manageable bit of musical information – such as a two-bar phrase – and playing it at a slow tempo and in time; with a clear view of the strings and the     fingering involved; and with good & comfortable [...]

LARRY NEWCOMB and JONAITIS & NEWCOMB Appearances Through December 2013

Apr 29, 2011 LIVE PERFORMANCES Leave a comment
Posted by Larry Newcomb

Larry Newcomb Quartet The GARAGE JAZZ BRUNCH November 3, 2012; 12-4pm;   99 Seventh Avenue South just below Christopher St; NYC Larry Newcomb Quartet The GARAGE JAZZ BRUNCH November 22, 2012; THANKSGIVING DAY; 1-pm;   99 Seventh Avenue South just below Christopher St; NYC Larry Newcomb Quartet The GARAGE JAZZ BRUNCH December 1, 2012; 12-4pm; [...]

Hello World!

Apr 8, 2011 NEWCOMB GUITAR METHOD Leave a comment
Posted by Larry Newcomb

Musical examples, upcoming shows, special events, photos, tips for guitarists & guitar instructors, and links.