Want to learn how to play guitar as a beginner? Or even improve on what you already know as an intermediate or expert guitar player? Well we’re guitar lessons of all levels, from which guitar to choose to advanced finger picking tips. Browse the below guides and learn how to play guitar properly today!
What’s the difference between bass and guitar, anyway? They both look alike. They kind of sound alike. Even the way they’re played seems to bear some resemblance. So, why the differentiation? In this guide, we’ll look at the difference between bass and guitar, which is easier to learn or play, and a great deal more….
Instruments produce noise. There’s just no getting around it. You might not be bothered by it if you’re the one practicing, but what about your family, roommates, or neighbors? Do they complain or ask you to stop? Worse, do they call the cops on you? If you’re enthusiastic about music, at some point, your practice…
Are you a classical guitarist? Looking for a way to master proper posture and playing technique without straining yourself and possibly even sustaining injury? Want to be able to practice for longer without fatigue? You’re not alone. Many people find this aspect of playing the classical guitar a tough one. It might seem nit-picky at…
One of the first things newbie guitarists tend to work on is chords. For some, it will take a while to be able to play chords. Others pick up the skill relatively quickly. But as you’re working your way through various chords, you might stumble upon a few that look a little strange. Bm is…
Interested in learning how to strum the guitar? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this detailed guide, we’ll cover how to strum the guitar, and even give you a few patterns you can work on to improve your technique and comfort level. So, let’s get to it! Is Strumming Hard? In my experience…
The popularity of shopping for used gear online has turned many regular musicians and hobbyists into knowledgeable gear shippers. If you’re new to selling gear online, shipping gear is definitely nerve-wracking. Guitars are strange instruments to ship, due to their odd size, potentially fragile build, and the strings. However, it is totally possible to ship…
When you’re new to guitar, there’s a lot of things for you to figure out, such as how to put on a strap, which is what we’re looking at here. Fortunately, once you’ve got this figured out, you’ll never have to think about it again. So, don’t be embarrassed if you’re struggling. It’s perfectly normal…
Stairway to Heaven is an iconic rock song by one of the greatest rock bands of all time – Led Zeppelin. It was a huge hit and it earned itself a place in pop culture as one of the most epic rock songs of all time. And yet, Stairway to Heaven comes with some baggage…
Hybrid instruments have been growing in popularity as of late. In this guide, we’ll be looking at guitaleles, which are essentially a combination ukulele and guitar (you can find a more in-depth explanation later in this guide). Guitaleles or six-string ukuleles can come in handy for a variety of purposes, whether it’s for practice, accompaniment,…
You don’t always think about them, but you do need them. Whether you’re on the road or at the studio, or even in the practice room, it’s a good idea to keep a spare pack of acoustic guitar strings on hand. When you break a string, you need to replace it. When your strings sound…
Every guitarist finds the need to resting their guitar occasionally. Even pros with guitar techs sometimes need to restring their own guitars, especially if they aren’t on tour or recording an album. As a beginner, this is a useful skill as well. As you begin playing more and more guitar, the need to put new…
Who says you need expensive amps and microphones to record guitar? Who says you need costly multi-effects units or pedalboards to capture an awesome tone? These days, all you need is a killer VST plugin along with some impulses to achieve stellar results. In some cases, you don’t even need impulses. If that wasn’t awesome…