As part of my top 10 acoustic songs series here are my top 10 blues songs for acoustic guitar. Of course this is very subjective and there will be plenty left off this list that others would have on theirs. For the sake of it I have put these in … [Continue reading]
Using an acoustic guitar with an electric guitar amp might sound like a convenient idea if you already own an electric amp. But can you do it? And if you do will you damage any of your equipment? And what will the sound be like? Can You Use Electric … [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]
This post will teach you how to play and construct Major 7th chords on guitar. Major 7th chords are commonly confused with ?dominant 7th chords but the two are different chords altogether. What are Major 7th Chords Major 7th chords are major chords … [Continue reading]
There are various types of metronomes but these can be broken down into two main types - digital and analog. Below we'll take a look at the different?metronomes out there and?the pros and cons of each type. But wait - do I even need to be practicing … [Continue reading]
I was wondering to myself the other day about what the average price of an acoustic guitar is. So I set out to discover this. The Range of Guitar Prices Of course there is a wide range of different prices for acoustic guitars. In fact, it?s … [Continue reading]
The following 5 acoustic guitars are what I consider to be the best acoustic guitars for beginners - based on all the guitars that I have had the privilege to play. There will be other options out there, too. But, any one of these 5 would make a … [Continue reading]
If you are a musician, you know how important it is to have the best working instruments for your craft. Sometimes, however, problems arise, especially on guitars. If you're not a big fan of taking your guitar for a setup to someone else, take the … [Continue reading]
Below is my overview of the Martin 16 Series acoustic guitars. There are six different models in the 16 series, and they all have more similarities than differences. But, differences make an important role when choosing between the models. Simply, … [Continue reading]
You might have heard of country music, but have you heard of country beach music? Country beach music is often carefree and catchy songs that will be perfect for your summer playlist. In this article, we will explore what exactly country … [Continue reading]
Are you looking for a way to increase the throbbing and burgeoning connection you have with your instrument, old or new? Are you stumped as to what to call your steed of choice, having wrung your brains out like washing on a line? Then come forth, … [Continue reading]
Learning how to read guitar tabs is really important for any guitarist. If you want to learn how to play songs from tab you?ll need to understand tablature. It?s also handy to be able to write tablature (which you will be able to do once you learn … [Continue reading]
When you first buy a guitar, you will likely get all of the tools you need. Most even come with a capo, a device that allows you to find the perfect pitch for the songs you play. Most experienced guitar players know the value of this … [Continue reading]
Check out the alternate guitar tunings chart below to see what some of the most popular alternate tunings are. Then you can try out some of these for yourself. Alternate tunings are great if: You?ve been looking to expand your repertoire Have found … [Continue reading]
Hello and welcome to my Taylor 110e review. In this review I will assess the quality of the guitar based on its cost and in comparison to other acoustic guitars of a similar price. To get the best idea of how a guitar will sound and how it will … [Continue reading]
Are you trying to get your head around how many strings are on a bass guitar? Did you think it was meant to be four, and then saw that some bass players have more than four? Did you see that some even have as many strings as a standard acoustic … [Continue reading]
My latest look at guitars costing less than 500 is the Yamaha FG700S review. So what did I think of the FG700 in my latest trip to my local music store? My first impression was that it was, as Yamaha instruments typically are, a well-made but … [Continue reading]
As a guitarist more often drawn to using a plectrum, I am aware that it can sometimes feel like the bounds of guitar playing in this way are limitless, especially when one considers the seemingly endless depths of sound design that can be plundered … [Continue reading]
There are lots of benefits of playing guitar. The following are 10 of them. If you were considering starting with guitar playing but are still on the fence, hopefully this will give you all the motivation you need to get started. Benefit #1: … [Continue reading]
Product being reviewed: Guitar TricksOverall Ranking: 91/100Guitar Tricks Price: $19.95/month or $179 per yearWebsite: www.guitartricks.com Disclosure: This is a professional review site that receives compensation from the companies whose products … [Continue reading]