Jason Earls
Jason Earls is a writer, guitarist, and computational number theorist currently living in Texas with his wife, Christine. He is the author of Cocoon of Terror, Heartless Bast*rd In Ecstasy, Red Zen, How to Become a Guitar Player from Hell, ...
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Curtis the RoadieAn eccentric roadie gets in a fist fight and ruins a gig. -
New Mimicker Device for Electric Guitar Soon to Be ReleasedA guitar company has developed a new device for electric guitar that will revolutionize music. This is a fake news story. How to Become a Guitar Player from Hell is available at Amazon. Thanks. -
Zombies of the Red DescentThe first 4 chapters of my novella, Zombies of the Red Descent. You can read all of it by purchasing the print version here: http://tinyurl.com/a7p7vw -
Casino HeavenA surreal story of a welder who gets fired after winning a considerable sum at the casino. This story also contains some theories on how to win at playing slot machines, but the author cannot be held responsible if they do not work for you. -
A Rescued DeerA slander man relates a fascinating story of how his friend saved a 100-point buck. Hope you enjoy. -
Spirulina the Superfood: The Amazing Health BenefitsValuable nutritional information on the amazing supplement Spirulina is provided with its numerous health benefits explained in detail. -
My Submission to WIRED MagazineI sent a submission to WIRED Magazine and I hope they print it. -
The Amazing Health Benefits of Chlorella, the SuperfoodThe wonderful supplement chlorella and all its numerous health benefits are discussed.
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Debacle at the Class ReunionA man attends one of his class reunions for the first time but things do not go as well as he'd hoped. Check out the books Red Zen and Cocoon of Terror at Amazon. Thanks. -
Titan's New Species and 587A science fiction story that I hope will give you plenty of thrills and chills. -
The Multi-Headed WerewolfA story about two true berserkers living in the Siberian wilderness, one of which turns into a ... well, you'll see when you read it. If you like this story, my novel Cocoon of Terror may entertain you as well. -
Horror Story: Light of the BeastA strange light comes from Megan's head. She knows a beast is after her. He tells her about a special gift. The ending may surprise you. Please rate and comment on this story. And check out my new book, COCOON OF TERROR at any online book store. -
Science Fiction Story: The Hackbolt FractalA rocket scientist gets in trouble due to his obsession with fractals.
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Scalp Yourself with Lilac De FleursAn experimental short story about a great jazz bass player.
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Guitar Lesson: A Fast Blues LickInstructions on how to play a fast blues lick that has been part of my repertoire for many years.
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New Horror Novel - Cocoon of TerrorThis is a trailer I made for my book Cocoon of Terror published by Afterbirth books. For the music, I tuned my guitar way down -- the A string down to a G, then I tuned the low E down to a G also, but an octave lower than the G on the A. Please rate and comment, thanks.
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John Forbes Nash and the Beautiful Buddhist NumberBiographical information on Nobel Prize winning mathematician, John Nash, with specific more info on an interesting number he discovered. -
Play that Funky KazooA short story about a bass player who wanted to try out a new musical instrument in his band. -
Southern Gothic Story - Blood & Mud: Struck Down in the Feed TroughA short story about faith and the loss of a best friend. Hope you like it. -
Ride of the Valkyries (Guitar Improv) - WagnerPart of the melody of Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries" with other guitar noodling in the middle. Hope you dig it. Please rate and comment. Thanks. Check out How to Become a Guitar Player from Hell and Cocoon of Terror at Amazon.com
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Electric Guitar: Simple Rhythm Guitar ExerciseRhythm guitar is important and a lot of focus should be placed on it in the early stages of learning the guitar.
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Philosophy of Numbers in MathA philosophical essay about the nature of numbers and other mathematical entities, with original, real-world prime polynomials given for elucidation purposes. -
Electric Guitar: Nonmusical Sounding Exercises and LicksValuable finger exercises that may not possess a ton of musicality for the ears.
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Electric Guitar: Simple but Effective Hybrid-Picking LickHow to perform hybrid picking licks on the electric guitar with musical examples given in tablature form.
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Flowers from MildredMildred was a vampire, but of a different kind than that commonly depicted in traditional vampire lore. -
Horror Story: BeheadedA chilling horror story about a man who is headless and immortal! I hope you like it. -
Horror Story: Theological BreakdownA horror story about an eccentric man named Lonnie. The ending may surprise you. -
Miss Squaretree's GhostsA thrilling horror story about a dangerous elderly woman. -
Gliding Through the Cool Autumn Air on a BMW with No Sufficient Head GearA short story about a refreshing motorcycle ride in autumn time, except a mistake was made and something was forgotten. -
Soaring Tonsils: Gary's Cliche SongA short story about a dishwasher who accidentally does the unthinkable to his boss, after the dishwasher discerns a subconscious borrowing.
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The Human Calculator's Insane Computational AbilitiesA short story about a guy named Herman and what his brilliant mind could do.
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Samuel Beckett Facts and QuotesInformation concerning Nobel Prize winning author, Samuel Beckett, with extensive quotes and excerpts from his work. -
Gardening: All About Blue RosesInformation and history about blue roses, along with valuable rose growing tips as a little bonus. -
Electric Guitar: Triplets Using the Minor Pentatonic ScaleAscending licks and finger tapping licks are demonstrated and explained using the G minor pentatonic scale. -
Origins of Gunpowder and GunsDetailed historical information on guns and gun powder! -
The Graveyard's Abyss: Forgotten HusbandA Southern Gothic short story about a woman and her obsessive ex-husband.
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Electric Guitar: Tapping Licks Using Pedal Point and StaccatoFinger-tapping can be updated to make modern sounds.
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Future Secured by Gar's Head: The Lord's WizardA short story (purely fiction) based on the adventures of my band, The Wounded Souls.
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Electric Guitar: A Phrasing Pattern that Arose NaturallyAn explanation of how various phrasing patterns arise naturally, with musical examples given in tablature form.
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Electric Guitar: Natural Harmonic LicksAn overview of natural harmonics with music examples given in tablature form.
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Electric Guitar: Scale Partials for Wide Interval SpiceLiven up your solos with wider intervals taken from regular scales.
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Electric Guitar: Improving Mundane LicksHow to improve bland or commonplace guitar licks, with tablature examples.
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Marcel Proust Facts and QuotesInformation about the literary giant, Marcel Proust, with quotes and examples of his work. -
Hold Some Warm Gas in Your Cold HandsA short story about the perils of working for uncouth men. -
The Flying Prairie DogA short story about a prairie dog who wanted to fly. -
Electric Guitar: How to Play Simple OctavesVarious ways to play octaves on the electric guitar are described. -
Fretting on the Front PickupHow to play licks using notes on the front pickup is explained, with examples given in tablature form.
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"Close" Finger-Tapping with C MajorLearn how to perform some "close" finger tapping using the C Major scale.
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Fascinating Facts About the PlatypusThe platypus has an unusual appearance and amazing abilities. Read this article to find out everything you always wanted to know about this incredible animal. -
Spice Up Your Blues Licks with Diminished ArpeggiosA diminished arpeggio is given and shown how to incorporate into blues licks.
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A Fast Finger-Tapping Pattern for Electric GuitarThis video illustrates a fast finger tapping pattern for electric guitar, played both slowly and quickly, using notes from different scales.
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Fire-Starting Devices: Flint & Steel, Fire Piston, and OthersInformation on fire making devices is provided, with a detailed description of the little known "fire piston" method. Hope you enjoy.
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Electric Guitar: Open String LicksHow to incorporate open strings into your guitar licks, with two examples in tablature form. -
All About the Modern Light BulbInformation and little-known facts about the common light bulb. -
A Look at the American HoboFacts, personal stories, and basic information concerning the American hobo. -
Electric Guitar: Van Halen Style Finger Tapped TripletsInformation on finger-tapping technique with triplet based examples. -
Surprising Ingredients in Worcestershire SauceDo you know what's in Worcestershire Sauce? You may be surprised. -
Electric Guitar: Tremolo Picking LicksThis article discusses tremolo picking on the electric guitar and provides a few musical examples in tablature form illustrating the technique. -
Electric Guitar: Tapped BendsHow to perform tapped bends on an electric guitar is described along with two licks given in tablature form.
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Electric Guitar: Flatted Fifths and TritonesFlatted fifths are explained and exercises given in tablature form.
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Electric Guitar: More Chromatic-Based Finger ExercisesSome chromatic based exercises that involve linear movement.
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Hypergraphia: The Compulsive Desire to WriteAn explanation of hypergraphia along with information on some of the most prolific authors in literary history.
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How to Make an Appalachian Style KnifeInformation about Appalachian style knives with instructions on how to make your own. -
Electric Guitar: Tremolo Bar LicksA few whammy bar licks with personal comments about playing live with them and staying in tune.
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Ascending Finger Exercises for Electric GuitarThree ascending finger exercises are presented in tablature form.
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What is a "Prepared" Electric Guitar?The process of "preparing" your electric guitar to make experimental sound effects is explained. -
Become a Mystic on the Electric GuitarAn unusual thinking lesson concerning "spirituality" and the electric guitar. -
A Brief History of the Bowie KnifeBackground information on one of the most popular knives in history.
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The Mohammedan Scale, AKA Harmonic Minor Scale: A PrimerA scale used for playing traditional Eastern music is provided along with a few finger exercises built from it. -
Electric Guitar: String PoppingA short explanation of how to perform string popping on an electric guitar.
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Electric Guitar: Close Finger TappingHow to sound like Alan Holdsworth using the finger tapping technique.
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Electric Guitar: A Hybrid Scale and Picking ExerciseThe art of combining things on guitar is explained. -
Electric Guitar Lessons: Whole Tone ManiaExplanation of the intriguing whole tone scale for electric guitar.
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How to Grow LiliesFull explanation of how to grow lilies and also solutions to many common problems. -
Electric Guitar: Finger Exercises Inspired by Django ReinhardtJazz great Django Reinhardt only had the use of two fingers on his fretting hand, here are some exercises based on that idea.
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Discoverer of Ceres: Giuseppe PiazziDetailed biography of Giuseppe Piazzi, the discoverer of the dwarf planet, Ceres. -
Electric Guitar: Play a Few One-Note SolosOne-note solos may not seem very sophisticated; yet there are many advantages to playing them.
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How to Grow Bleeding HeartA complete guide to growing Bleeding Heart perennials. -
DIY: How to Make Your Own TomahawkBrief history of the tomahawk, plus info on making your own. -
Fascinating Facts About PigsMany things you didn't know about pigs. -
Niccolo Paganini: World's Greatest ViolinistA full biography of history's greatest violin virtuoso. -
Start a Revolution with Your Electric GuitarAn outside-the-box thinking lesson for breaking into a higher realm with your guitar playing.
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Electric Guitar: Imitation & Call and ResponseTwo somewhat rare guitar techniques are described.
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Flower Themed Mother's Day Gift IdeasGive your mother a nice present that incorporates flower's this mother's day. -
Hermit Crabs: The Easy to Care for PetA complete guide to caring for hermit crabs!
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Electric Guitar: The Scriabin Scale with Licks & ExercisesBackground on the composer, Alexander Scriabin, along with a scale he invented, plus two guitar licks in tablature form.
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Black Hole 14: A Fun Iteration ProblemAn unusual yet fun iteration problem that you can explore with your computer.
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What Are Google Primes?A new class of prime numbers that involve the popular Google search engine is explained. -
Make Your Own DIY Shoulder Bag or HaversackA haversack is like a large handbag or simple backpack. This article details the process of making your own. -
Electric Guitar: Developing Finger StrengthValuable finger strengthening exercises are provided and explained.
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Great Mathematical Quotes39 excellent quotes illustrating the intriguing nature of mathematics, with a longish introduction. -
10 Necessary Accessories & Tools for Working on Your GuitarExactly as the title indicates. -
How to Make a Wooden Match SafeAn easy way to make your own simple match safe out of wood. -
A Potpourri of Old-Fashioned Gardening TricksLittle-known tricks to improve your plants and shrubs. -
Electric Guitar: Bending Strings Off the FretboardA new string bending technique for the electric guitar is explained.
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Guitar Related QuotesA bunch of quotes by famous guitar players and guitar heroes. -
How to Get Gigs for Your BandYou've been practicing a lot with your band and your friends are saying how good you guys sound. Time to get a gig and make some cold hard cash. -
Andre 3000: OutKast & MoreInfo about the hip hop group OutKast, Andre 3000, and Andre's burgeoning film career. -
Gibson's Self Tuning Electric Guitar: Inventing New HardwareGibson's new self-tuning guitar was recently unveiled, here's a story about it.
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Quotes About Italy22 Quotes about the Beauty and Mystique of Italy -
Developing Your Own Guitar StyleOne of the most frequent question guitar teachers get asked is, "How do I create my own style?" This article answers that question. -
How to Organize Your Band RehearsalsValuable information on organizing your band rehearsals. -
Catuaba Bark: Miracle HerbCatuaba Bark is an amazing herb that helps reduce anxiety, relieve nerve pain, and increase libido, among other things. It also acts as a powerful antibacterial and antiviral agent.
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Electric Guitar: Thoughts on PhrasingSpeed isn't the most important thing for playing solos on the electric guitar, beautiful compelling melodies are (for some people).
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Electric Guitar: Taking Care of Your HandsIf you plan on being an electric guitar hero, taking care of your hands is extremely important.
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How to Grow Tobacco PlantsA complete guide to growing tobacco. -
Electric Guitar: Improving Your Sense of RhythmSome people are born with excellent innate senses of rhythm while other people are not, this article gives tips on improving your rhythm. -
Electric Guitar: Learning to ImproviseComments, tips, and suggestions concerning the art of improvisation.
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A Good Way to Practice the Electric GuitarJust as the title says -- a good way to practice the electric guitar which might turn you into a true guitar hero in no time at all. -
St. Padre Pio of PietrelcinaA bio and list of accomplishments for St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina.
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Improving Your Vibrato on the GuitarGet your electric guitar and start shaking some notes! Learn how to put a lot of feeling into your vibrato. -
Electric Guitar: Using Your Front Pickup as Another FretThe pickups of your electric guitar can be set up to function as an additional fret. This article explains the process and offers some musical examples. -
A Fast Finger-Tapping Pattern for Electric GuitarWith a little help from Yngwie Malmsteen, I discovered a nice finger tapping pattern that sounds insanely fast. I want you to learn about it.
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What Are Cole Semiprimes?Frank Cole became famous for multiplying two numbers together. -
Anna Nicole Smith Bio and QuotesNineteen quotes by Anna Nicole Smith, with a short bio as an introduction. -
The Wah-Wham Method: A New Technique for Lead GuitarA new experimental electric guitar technique called the wah-wham method is explained.
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Gardening: Make Your Own Plant HormonesAn easy way to make your own plant hormones is explained. -
Cyborgs and Kevin WarwickProfessor Kevin Warwick´s experiments with cyborg technology are described. -
How to Make a Classic Tobacco PipeExactly what the title says - how you can construct your own old-fashioned tobacco pipe from of a piece of cherry wood! -
Worm Tips and Facts Related to FishingProper way to bait a hook and other valuable worm info. -
J. K. Rowling's Future Plans - Life Without Harry PotterWhat will J. K. Rowling write next now that the Harry Potter series is complete? Who bought the last copy of her limited edition Tales of Beedle the Bard book, and for how much?
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10 Intriguing Facts About Square NumbersTen incredible facts about squares, one of the most basic and elegant classes of numbers. -
The Health Benefits of Chinese CucumberLearn about the herb known as Chinese Cucumber, it's amazing.
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Tips for Selecting and Maintaining Your Garden ToolsInformation on selecting and maintaining garden tools - caring for wood, sharpening instructions, how to remove stuck handles, proper storage, with other tips. -
Russian Mathematician: Maurice Kraitchik and the New Mersenne ConjectureA brief bio of the mathematician, Maurice Kraitchik, along with an explanation of the New Mersenne Conjecture; plus an original conjecture of my own.
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Cthulhu Kiwa Hirsuta and H. P. LovecraftA crustacean with hair-like strands covering the length of its pincers was recently discovered at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean called Kiwa Hirsuta. This article describes the creature and compares it with aspects of H.P Lovecraft´s Cthulhu mythos. -
Some Examples of Novelists Breaking Punctuation RulesExamples of modern novelists breaking punctuation rules are given, along with an opinion on the subject; and for illustrative purposes a sample of defying punctuation rules is provided.
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Facts and Curiosities About Abundant NumbersAbundant numbers are explained and a few sequences and problems given. -
Adding Wicker to Your GardenThis article explains the process of adding valuable wicker to your garden -- what items to add, cleaning tips, proper care, where wicker comes from, and more. -
Fibonacci: Great Italian MathematicianA brief biography and list of accomplishments for the great Italian mathematician, Leonardo Pisano, also known as Fibonacci. -
Genetic Manipulation by Aliens or Simply Roberts Syndrome?A baby born to Johanna Sophia Schmied in 1735 is thought by some groups to be proof of genetic manipulation by aliens. But most likely it is the first documented case of Roberts Syndrome. -
Great Horror Movie QuotesThirty-two famous horror movie quotes. -
Getting Married in Las VegasFor a fun-filled, adventuresome wedding, choose a Las Vegas wedding chapel. -
How to Make Your Own Wampum BeadsA brief history of wampum beads and belts is provided, along with detailed instructions on how to make your own beads from various materials. -
All About Reversed Slightly Excessive NumbersA new problem in number theory is introduced based on an ancient unsolved Greek problem. A simple proof of one result is given and two open questions are proposed. -
What Are Brilliant Numbers?A relatively new class of numbers are explained and a few bizarre sequences related to them are given. -
What is Absinthe?Information about the controversial beverage, Absinthe, is provided. -
Craft Uses for Cowboy BootsSix ways to use cowboy boots in various craft projects. -
Human Enhancement and Brain-Computer InterfacesTranshumanism and human enhancement are defined, and the case of Matt Nagle's use of a brain-computer interface is described.
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Great Donald Trump QuotesA short biography of Donald J. Trump and twenty-five quotes concerning his advice on business and life. -
Diamonds Created From the Remains of Your Loved OneLifeGem is a company that will create a diamond from cremated human remains. This article describes the process. -
Take ZMA to Increase Testosterone LevelsThe numerous benefits of ZMA are described, and suggestions and warnings for its use are given. -
Johnny Unitas: Football Hall of FamerA brief biography and list of accomplishments for Johnny Constantine Unitas. -
Umberto Eco: Italian Novelist and LinguistA biography and list of accomplishments for the Italian novelist and semiotician, Umberto Eco. -
Reduce Body Fat with CLA SupplementWould you like to lose weight while you sleep? Who wouldn´t. CLA, or "conjugated linoleic acid" has been shown to have many health benefits, and fighting obesity while you have pleasant dreams is one of them.
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Ernest Hemingway Facts and QuotesBrief bio of Ernest Hemingway with quotes taken from his books and letters, along with more obscure facts about his life. -
Tips on Becoming an EntrepreneurDo you have what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur.
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Selling Tips from Joe Karbo: Direct Marketing GeniusThis article describes how Joe Karbo self-published his way to millions and also gives two of his little-known selling tips.
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How to Create an Attractive Winter LandscapeAdvice on attracting a beautiful winter landscape; necessary bushes and trees and landscaping tips. -
Pedal Point Guitar LicksThe musical phrase "pedal point" is defined and three guitar licks given in tablature form as examples. Hybrid picking is also explained. -
Milk Thistle and the LiverBenefits of milk thistle are given and facts about the liver are listed.