Randy Ellefson
11 columns · 2003–2007
Randy Ellefson is an instrumental guitarist with endorsements from Alvarez Guitars, Peavey, and Morley Pedals, and a Bachelors of Music in classical guitar, Magna Cum Laude.
His most recent album, "Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid", was independently released in July 2007. Ellefson is also known for his extensive experience with tendonitis, which once took away his playing for five years.
Guest Columnists
11 columns
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How To Re-AmpHow to keep your performance but change the ampís sound after the fact.August-September 2007
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Got Tendonitis? What To DoGuitarist Randy Ellefson hopes you never need this article. But if you do, read on.October-November 2006
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Interval Riffs: Simple CounterpointGuitarist Randy Ellefson introduces two basic ideas in counterpoint: oblique motion and contrary motion.December-January 2005
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Interval Riff OrnamentationA look at ornamenting interval riffs with melody fragments.October-November 2005
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Music Degrees And Rock Guitarists, Part 2Can you benefit from a four-year music education? Part 2 of the series.August-September 2005
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Music Degrees And Rock Guitarists, Part 1Can you benefit from a four-year music education? Let's explore the options.June-July 2005
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Interval Riff BasicsHow using only two fingers creates more advanced possibilities for interval riffs.October-November 2004
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Structural Chord ProgressionsCreating a harmonic relationship between sections and adding to the sense of forward motion - Randy Ellefson is here with some great ideas.August-September 2004
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Double-Tracking Lead Guitars, Part 2Thicken up lines, phrases and solos with the second double-tracking installment. Play it again, Randy.June-July 2004
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Double-Tracking Lead Guitars, Part 1Creating a fuller, chock full o' tone sound with double-tracking. Play it again, Randy.April-May 2004
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Writing Guitar LicksHow do you write something fast, expressive and musical? Randy Ellefson is here with some tips.December-January 2003
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