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Tips for Learning How to Play the Guitar and Sing at the Same Time

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 art form of itself. Often the … [Continue reading]

Learn the Basics of Jazz Guitar

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 anyone looking to really expand their understanding of improvisational music and music in general. … [Continue reading]

Acoustic Guitar Stands: The Different Ways to Keep Your Guitar When Not Playing

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 scratches. There are 4 main ways you can store … [Continue reading]

Takamine Serial Numbers: What They Can Tell You and How to Decode Them

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 You About Your Guitar The main things that Takamine’s serial number tells you is … [Continue reading]

Acoustic vs Bass Guitar: Which is better for Beginners?

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 important when starting to learn the guitar. Know the difference When someone is … [Continue reading]

15 Realistic Tips for Acoustic Guitar Players to Learn and Improve With

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 You When selecting a guitar, find one in your budget. Whether you … [Continue reading]

What are Augmented Chords on Guitar

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 have some knowledge of the musical alphabet. If you’re … [Continue reading]

Top 20 Quotes About Guitar

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 methods of great guitar players of past and present, hoping to understand … [Continue reading]

What are Diminished Chords on Guitar

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 of what these are and how they can be used. … [Continue reading]

Acoustic or Electric Guitar: Which Should You Start Learning On

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 comes down to the style of music … [Continue reading]