UPCOMING BROADCAST:

We Are Guitar Virtual Showcase VI

DATE:

December 15th, 2021

STUDENT SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

December 3rd, 2021

Step 1: Play-Along

Use the videos and scores below to learn one part of 12-BAR BLUES. 

Students, please pick a part that corresponds to a level you have already covered in the Lead Guitar Method Books.

Use the tutorial videos below for help learning your part, and then practice your part at tempo with the play-along videos.

Once you have your part practiced up to tempo, continue to Step 2!

Scores

FULL SCORE

Level 1

Level 3

Level 3 (chords)

Level 4

Level 6

Tutorial Videos

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Play-Along Videos

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Step 2: Recording and Uploading Your Part 

When you're ready to record, follow these instructions with our pro tips to ensure your video submission will sound great and sync up with everyone else's playing!

• Gather your equipment. You will need headphones, a phone or a computer with a camera, and a second device to play the rehearsal video. Oh, and don't forget your guitar!

• Minimize background noise. Set up in a quiet room and ask others in your home to avoid making sounds while you record. (Turning off loud fans and AC can help quiet things down!)

• Set up the camera. Make sure you are well lit with a simple background, and do a quick test recording to check the quality of your audio and video. If you are using a phone, you can ask a friend to film you, or you can prop the phone up on a chair with a pillow. Please film yourself in landscape. Make sure to prop up the phone without covering the built-in microphone. (This is usually found on the top or bottom of your device.) 

• Put on your headphones. Plug them into a second device that you are not recording with and load the YouTube rehearsal video for the part that you practiced along with. This will allow you to play along with the rehearsal video while recording without the sound being heard on your video submission. You must play along with the rehearsal video for your part when recording so you stay in tempo with all of the other submissions.

• Check your tuning! If you don't have an electronic tuner at home, you can use this website. There are also several free tuner apps for your phone. (GuitarTuna and Pano Tuner work well in our experience!)

• Press record. Start recording first and then start the play-along rehearsal track in your headphones. Doing it in this order will allow you to focus on the count in. We will edit all of the video submissions, so you don't have to worry about playing as soon as you start recording yourself.

• Play!

• Listen to your recording. Make sure you sound your best and that you stayed in time with the rehearsal video.

• Name your video file ​​with your part. For example: "makinituplevel4.mov." This helps us sort your submissions!

• Submit your video files through the form below. Please don't navigate away from the page until you get a green success message after you click submit. You may have to wait a minute if your video file is very large or if you are submitting from mobile. You will also receive a confirmation email at the address you entered into the form. If you are unsure your submission went through, email info@leadguitar.org and we'll check for you!