WRIST VS. FOREARM PICKING – WHICH IS BETTER?

Wrist vs. Forearm Picking – Which Is Better?

When playing the guitar, picking from the wrist vs. picking from the elbow or forearm is something that is very important to think about, especially as a beginner. When I first started playing, I gravitated towards playing from the forearm when picking as opposed to the wrist. As a result, I found it difficult to play a lot

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How to take a lesson and get better.

Deciding to take some golf lessons is easy enough. Any medium-size city has at least a dozen qualified instructors. But how do you find the right teacher for the job? Lessons can cost $100 an hour, so it’s important that you make a good decision. Most people start with three criteria–cost, reputation and conveni

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Weird Celebrity Baby Names

Celebrities seem to be competing for the wierdest baby names. Among the social elite, you’ll find names like Apple, Banjo, Cosima, and Daisy Boo. As always, Americans seem to be following suit. Walk into the classroom and you don’t see the same Jack and Jill’s of yesteryear. Today’s names are often made unique by alternate

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Buying Furniture for the Elderly with Special Needs

If you are challenged with buying furniture for an elderly person, there are a few things you should keep in mind as you start your search. First, how is that persons health and physical condition? Can he or she easily rise from and sit down into a chair? If not, furniture with special options are available. The seats of ch

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The X Factor Part Of A Rich TV Tradition

The X Factor Part Of A Rich TV Tradition Talent shows were popular in the UK from the 1950s to the 1990s, and shows such as Opportunity Knocks and New Faces launched the careers of many a singer, comedian and conjuror as TV personalities. Les Dawson, Victoria Wood, Lenny Henry, Bonnie Langford, Freddie Starr and Paul Danie

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