Taylor Swift is an artist with millions of adoring fans around the world. And if you're a fan who plays guitar, you probably know of a least a couple of her songs you'd like to learn. Luckily, most of her songs are relatively easy to play. In this … [Continue reading]
If you've been reading or watching guitar tutorials, you probably have heard guitar string names and numbers being discussed. So as you can guess, making it a priority to learn guitar string names and numbers will make a major difference in your … [Continue reading]
Particularly if you're a metal or hard rock guitarist, you may have found that drop tunings can create a whole new sound. Playing tuned down gives rhythm guitar some extra power and lends leads some extra bite. In this article, we'll talk you through … [Continue reading]
The song "Jingle Bells" is a Christmas classic. And if you're preparing yourself to get into the holiday spirit, you might want to start learning to play it now! In this article, we'll show you the Jingle Bell chords you need to play this iconic … [Continue reading]
Though it's a humble story of a hitchhiker traveling to see his lover, "Wagon Wheel" is easily one of the most popular and memorable country-infused songs in recent history. And regardless of the genre you play, it's a great song to have in your … [Continue reading]
Whether you're learning to play the recorder in elementary school or the piano or guitar later in life, you'll probably run into "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" at some point. But even though we all know what the famous song sounds like, how do you … [Continue reading]
The Beatles are easily one of the most influential bands in history. After all, many of their songs sound as though they could have been written today! In this article, we'll show you some easy Beatles songs on guitar. Artist Facts Before you … [Continue reading]
Chords accomplish a lot in music -- they convey emotion that can be challenging to get across in lyrics. Today, we'll be looking at the useful Dm guitar chord and several different ways to play it and use it. What's the Dm Guitar Chord? Like … [Continue reading]
A flat minor, or Abm, isn't often one of the first chords beginners learn. A lot of new guitarists learn some open major chords, some open minor chords, and some open seventh chords. The Abm guitar chord is a step up as it's commonly played as a … [Continue reading]
There's nothing quite like a guitar with a growling low end. And if you play heavier genres of music, you may already be familiar with drop tuning and what it can do for your sound. Though drop A tuning is a little less common than some other lowered … [Continue reading]
The Bb chord is part of the F key, one of the most popular for guitar. This pitch is one of the most popularly used in any genre of music. Any guitar player knows the importance of learning every chord within this key, including the Bb. The Bb … [Continue reading]
Johnny Cash is easily one of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 20th century. And even though he was generally considered to be a country musician, his popularity extended well beyond the genre. Since Johnny Cash is admired by many, … [Continue reading]
The C7 guitar chord, also called the C7 dom, has an upbeat and cheery feel. It can bring hope to a song, no matter the genre. The C7 chord is the perfect way to add a twist to the C chord, as it adds a seventh interval. The easiest way to learn … [Continue reading]
The seventh chords of any note make some of the most beautiful sounds that you can hear in music. They range from elegant and jazzy to upbeat and full of fun. The D7 chord, which this article is about, has a regal feel you would expect in a classical … [Continue reading]
The G7 guitar chord has a bright and cheerful feel, created through the seventh interval. The most common genres that use it are the blues and funk options due to the upbeat and groovy sounds offered. G7 is easy for beginners to learn, especially … [Continue reading]
When you hear a reggae song, it's hard not to think of island breezes, the sun on your skin, and sand between your toes. And playing reggae, especially a group, is a fun yet meditative exercise in rhythm. Don't worry if you're still very new to … [Continue reading]
We've all heard the jokes about employees in guitar stores having to hear the riff from "Stairway to Heaven." Sometimes, people go so far as to say that the riff is banned from guitar shops. And if you bring up guitar shopping with any group of … [Continue reading]
Looking for a way to add some new flavor to your playing? Tuning your guitar a half step down is a great way to change the sound and feel of your songs. And best of all, you don't need a special guitar tuner half step down to play in this exciting … [Continue reading]
If you have been playing guitar for a bit, you probably have a decent grasp of the parts of the guitar. But if you don't, it's not too late to learn! Today, we'll be talking about the nut. What is the nut of a guitar? It's that small piece of bone, … [Continue reading]
If you're left handed, the world of guitar can sometimes feel a little alienating. After all, only 10% of all players are left handed. And if you're teaching yourself, you've probably found that most resources are geared toward right handed people. … [Continue reading]