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About Jason Granger
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Expertise
I can answer questions about technique and chording, as well as individual guitarist's styles and influences.

Experience
I have been play guitar for 19 years. I have played in many local bands and recorded for local record companies.

Education/Credentials
I have a bachelor's degree in communications and am pursuing a master's degree in English and Literature.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Jason Granger 
In Category  Guitar - General

SubjectDate Asked

learning guitar ..8/16/2008
  Q: Hey Jason ! My name is Stephanie , and I'm 14. My brother is teaching me guitar , and now I'm ...
  A: Well there are some simple classic rock songs you could learn. Cinnamon Girl by Neil Young is a good ...
Switching chords, diffrence8/14/2008
  Q: Hey, i just wanted to know if you have eney tips on changing my chords on a acoustic guitar (if it ...
  A: For the first part of your question, the only advice I can give is practice. There is nothing you ...
guitar repair8/8/2008
  Q: My son recently stepped on the head of a Martin guitar. The head was split in half as I understand ...
  A: Well, unfortunately, if your son actually split the head, the guitar is fairly well shot. It might, ...
Guitar bridge7/26/2008
  Q: I have a Ibanez gio. it was my first guitar ever. and ive had it for about 4 or 5 years now. and the ...
  A: That's a rough one. This may not be a problem you can fix on your own. The only thing I can ...
guitar equipment7/25/2008
  Q: I have seen this guitar on a Brad Paisley video for "alcohol", and in the crossroads show, featuring ...
  A: That sounds an awful lot like and Ovation Celebrity Delux. I will say that many of Ovation's ...
I'm a beginner7/9/2008
  Q: I actually have a couple of questions. 1) I've watched videos on how to play harmonics but I can't ...
  A: As for your first and third question, the best advice I can give is to just keep on practicing. It ...
guitar modeling processor6/22/2008
  Q: What does a guitar modeling processor do?
  A: Basically it's a super advanced effects pedal that you can use on stage, or in tandem with your ...
playings style6/10/2008
  Q: i am primarily a rock/metal artist, i play those style on all my instruments, but recently with ...
  A: A lot of it may have to do with your mindset. There are really two primary ways to write rock music, ...
alvarez Guitar4/20/2008
  Q: I just bought an alvarez electric guitar. It looks like a copy of a Fender telecaster. It is a ...
  A: It's Alvarez, a guitar I swear by. My first guitar was a Wilson-Alvarez Yari classical guitar. ...
Music..4/19/2008
  Q: You can just give it your best guess for these 2 questions.. If I were to play out of key chords, ...
  A: If I were to play out of key chords, and solo over it with chromatic notes(out of key notes), for ...
Music..4/11/2008
  Q: Also, what about if I played 1 or a few outside chords(including regular chords and power chords) ...
  A: Also, what about if I played 1 or a few outside chords(including regular chords and power chords) ...
Music..4/9/2008
  Q: Just wondering, if I played an A# power chord and an F# power chord for a few measures, or here and ...
  A: Q: If I played an A# power chord and an F# power chord for a few measures, or here and there ...
Fender Stratocaster4/1/2008
  Q: My sons uncle in-law gave him a Fender Stratocaster for Christmas a couple of years ago. This ...
  A: Again, it depends on the buyer, but $500-$1200 wouldn't be out of the realm of reality. The problem ...
Fender Stratocaster4/1/2008
  Q: My sons uncle in-law gave him a Fender Stratocaster for Christmas a couple of years ago. This ...
  A: Without a production year, it's hard to say. However, the serial number indicates it was made in the ...
Music..3/14/2008
  Q: Ok, so, it sounds like I would only play out of key chords for a little while in a song, and I would ...
  A: "Ok, so, it sounds like I would only play out of key chords for a little while in a song, and I ...
Music..3/11/2008
  Q: Just curious, I wouldn't want to play a G# note over a G power chord, right? If I did play a G# note ...
  A: Q: Just curious, I wouldn't want to play a G# note over a G power chord, right? A: Correct. Q: If ...
Music..3/11/2008
  Q: Would I be able to play the A minor pentatonic scale, and the A, D, and E blues scales for a while ...
  A: Q: Would I be able to play the A minor pentatonic scale, and the A, D, and E blues scales for a ...
Music..3/9/2008
  Q: Yes, the answers are definently helping! If I were to play the A minor pentatonic scale over a B ...
  A: Q: If I were to play the A minor pentatonic scale over a B power chord, in the key of C major, would ...
Music..3/8/2008
  Q: Just wondering, if I play the A, D, and E blues scales over all of the chords in the key of C major, ...
  A: Q: Just wondering, if I play the A, D, and E blues scales over all of the chords in the key of C ...
Music..3/7/2008
  Q: Just wondering, so, if I am playing an E and F power chord progression in E phrygian, then I could ...
  A: Q: Just wondering, so, if I am playing an E and F power chord progression in E phrygian, then I ...
Music..3/6/2008
  Q: Would I be able to play the A, D, and E blues scales over all of the chords in the key of C major? ...
  A: You seem to be quite the fan of E phrygian! I've never had a person ask me about that so much.... ...
Music..3/3/2008
  Q: just curious, if you tried playing any blues scales, and if you can stay within the key of E ...
  A: It won't change the key. Using the 12 bar blues as an example, you can play those (which most rock ...
Music..2/28/2008
  Q: . So, I could play any scale and still remain in the original key then? Not sure for how long I ...
  A: You can play any scale and remain in the original key, yes. The scale isn't going to change the key, ...
Music..2/28/2008
  Q: I have a guitar related question.. If I play the E blues scale for a little while in a song that is ...
  A: Abolustely you can do that. Actually, I highly recommend it because it can vary things up a little ...
buzz2/25/2008
  Q: Just bought a second hand guitar for my 11 year old, a Sigma DM-1. The first string is buzzing ...
  A: There are a couple of options available to you. The first is to replace the tuner, which may be lose ...

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