Many thanks to Cameron from The Singers Corner for providing this guest post. Learn more about the author at the end of the post. Some can play guitar, some can sing – but learning how to play the guitar and sing at the same time, is a whole other … [Continue reading]
Many thanks to Marc-Andre Seguin from JazzGuitarLessons.net for providing this guest post. Learn more about the author at the end of the post. Even if you have no intention of ever being a jazz guitarist, learning the vocabulary is essential to … [Continue reading]
Having an acoustic guitar stand is often an after thought and whilst acoustic guitar stands are not the be all and end all of your guitar gear, they are something that can affect how often you play and how safe your guitar is from dings and … [Continue reading]
Thankfully Takamine serial numbers are a little more straight forward than some other guitar companies. This article will look at what your Takamine serial number can tell you about your guitar and how to decode that number. What They Can Tell … [Continue reading]
Many thanks to John from Guitar Listy for providing this guest post. Acoustic and bass guitars are among the most played types of guitar. But the question is, which one is suitable for beginners to start with? Selecting the right instrument is … [Continue reading]
It is a challenge when you first start playing guitar, but these tips for acoustic guitar playing may give some insight to keep you interested in playing so you progressively get better and better. Tip #1: Selecting a Guitar that is Right for … [Continue reading]
A couple of weeks back I did a post on diminished chords, this week I’ll take a look at Augmented chords on guitar. First let’s take a look at chord structure and then we’ll get into the nitty gritty of the Augmented chord. This assumes you … [Continue reading]
Below are 20 quotes about guitar from some of the most influential guitarists in guitar history. Most play guitar because it's something we love to do. It brings personal enjoyment and enriches the lives of others. Most of us study the habits and … [Continue reading]
Learning diminished chords on guitar is a great way to expand your repertoire and can also be a great tool for song writing. Not all styles of music make use of diminished (or augmented) chords but it’s still a good idea to have an understanding … [Continue reading]
There is always debate about whether it’s best to learn on an acoustic or electric guitar. So, which is it? There are pros and cons to both – and which is going to suit you best will depend on those pros and cons. In the end it probably … [Continue reading]
When you first start playing guitar there are a few things that you’ll need to get going. Some are obvious and not so obvious. Some are essential and some are nice to have – some may not be essential but are highly recommended for effective and … [Continue reading]
Picking the top 10 guitarists of all time is no easy feat – and it means leaving off hundreds of worthy contenders. Put simply, playing the guitar is one of the most difficult instruments to play yet, these guitarists make it look like a walk in … [Continue reading]
There are lots of benefits of playing guitar. The following are 10 of them. If you were considering picking up this instrument – or another instrument for that matter – but are still on the fence, hopefully this will give you all the motivation … [Continue reading]
Learning how to play guitar can be a very lengthy, yet rewarding process. Having been around for over a thousand years, the guitar is arguably one of the most popular instruments in the world. Its ability to play basically any song from any music … [Continue reading]
Like with a lot Takamine’s pro series the Takamine Pro Series 5 is a small series. There are just 4 different models in the series. This doesn't leave very many options in terms of different shapes, and different configurations – e.g. cutaway, … [Continue reading]
In 1982 a man by the name of Robert Godin made the very first Seagull guitars ever produced in the Canadian village of La Patrie, Quebec, thus beginning the history of Seagull Guitars. The initial idea behind this brand of guitar, was to craft … [Continue reading]
This is going to be a brief overview of the Seagull Performer series of acoustic guitars. The Performer Series are designed, as their name suggests for gigging guitarists and naturally all come with in-built electronics as standard. The … [Continue reading]
Takamine started as a small family business based in Japan, but since then it has become one of the leading manufacturers of acoustic guitar in the world. The History of Takamine guitars can be dated back as early as 1962 and the brand went global … [Continue reading]
This is a brief overview of Martin Guitars 17 Series acoustic guitars. There are 6 different models in the 17 series – plus an alternative finish for each model. Each model has an option to have a “Black Smoke” finish or a “Whiskey Sunset” finish, … [Continue reading]
Female guitarists are often overlooked despite their ability to compose amazing acoustic guitar pieces. From Elizabeth Cotten to Nancy Wilson, my list of personal favorites spawns a wide variety of genres. Here are my top ten best female … [Continue reading]