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Vce Music Performance Solo Guitar 2019 Guide

Written by Rhys Lett on February 8, 2019

NOTE: Updated for VCE Music Performance solo guitar subject for 2019. Welcome to the Eastern Suburbs School of Music guide to the VCE Music Performance Solo Guitar performance exam for 2019. You can access the 2019 song list via this link. In 2019, students in VCE Music Performance Solo guitar exam are required to play 5 songs selected from […]

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VCE Bass Music Solo Performance Exam Guide

Written by Rhys Lett on February 1, 2019

This guide will help you understand and prepare for the VCE Music Solo Performance Bass performance exam taking place at the end of unit 4. As a result, we hope giving you a clear understanding of the requirements of the exam will settle your nerves. You must perform a minimum of 5 songs within the […]

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Mastering VCE Music Group Performance Exam

Written by Rhys Lett on January 31, 2019

Hi I am Rhys Lett, owner of the Eastern Suburbs School of Music and a music instructor with over 20 years experience. I have helped hundreds of students over the last 15 years find amazing success in their VCE Music group performance exam. Much of this is down to understanding “the rules”. In other words, which the […]

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VCE Guitar – Single Note Category

Written by Rhys Lett on January 31, 2019

ESSM owner Rhys Lett has reviewed songs from the 2019 Single Note category of the VCE Music Performance contemporary guitar song list. The links provided below will show you how to approach learning the song. It details appropriate equipment choices. The articles also provide suggested techniques to work on that will help you learn each […]

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One of These Nights – VCE Music Performance Solo Guitar

Written by Rhys Lett on February 3, 2016

One of These Nights proved the Eagles could rock. When guitarist Don Felder joined the Eagles they gained a rock edge to their sound. He joined for the bands fourth album titled after this track. Other band guitarist Bernie Leadon was proficient in bluegrass and country skills. As the Eagles began pursuing a rock sound, Leadon […]

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The Wind Cries Mary – VCE Music Performance Solo Guitar

Written by Rhys Lett on October 13, 2015

Jimi Hendrix changed the way rock guitar was played. His innovative approach to rhythm playing is highlighted in The Wind Cries Mary. This song comes from the album Are You Experienced? this album changed the way rock guitar was played forever. The Wind Cries Mary was one of the few ballads on this album. The […]

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Little Wing – VCE Music Performance Solo Guitar

Written by Rhys Lett on September 10, 2015

Little Wing is an iconic guitar piece. Jimi Hendrix changed the way rock guitar was played. Not only was his lead guitar work influential. His approach to rhythm guitar was unique. Little Wing will provide you techniques commonly used by Hendrix in many of his songs. These styles have also been influential on other guitarists. The song Under […]

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Under the Bridge – VCE Music Performance Solo Guitar

Written by Rhys Lett on September 10, 2015

The Red Hot Chilli Peppers found success with their fourth album containing this iconic 90s song. Under the Bridge contains guitar playing greatly influenced by the rhythm guitar style of Jimi Hendrix. RHCP guitarist at the time John Frusciante faithfully performs in this style to create a great guitar work. Under the Bridge is in […]

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