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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Guitar Tips for Small Hands
If you have small hands it can be tricky to play guitar the way you want to on a “standard sized” guitar. Now what constitutes a standard sized guitar is up for debate but the important thing is that there are some useful guitar tips for small hands players that will help you to play […]
10 Tips for Recording Acoustic Guitar
If you’re new to recording, or if you haven’t recorded an acoustic guitar before, then check out these tips for recording acoustic guitar below to ensure that you have a successful time recording. These tips are meant for those that have not done any or much recording before and aren’t intended as tips for professionals. […]
How to Attach an Acoustic Guitar Strap
If you want to play your acoustic guitar standing up you’ll need to learn how to attach an acoustic guitar strap to your guitar. Playing standing up without a strap is much more difficult and you can’t focus on your playing as much – and the chances of you dropping and damaging your precious guitar […]
Guitar Practicing Techniques to Stay Motivated and Ensure You Improve
If you are struggling to motivate yourself to practice guitar or you find you aren’t improving (two things that usually go hand-in-hand) then try some or all of the following guitar practicing techniques to ensure successful practice sessions. There are techniques you can use and habits that can form that will make your guitar practice […]
Acoustic Guitar Anatomy: Diagram and Definitions
Below you’ll find a diagram of the acoustic guitar anatomy plus explanations for what each part is and what each part does. It’s not crucial to understand all the parts of the guitar if you are just a casual player and have no interest in doing your own guitar maintenance. However, if you are interested […]
8 Awesome Tips to Improve your Guitar Playing
If you want to improve your guitar playing you’ll need to consistently do certain things. If you follow the 8 tips below and stick with them over a period of time your guitar playing will become much better, smoother and more second nature. It’s a combination of the effort you put in and the way […]
Do I Need a Pick to Play Guitar? Or Can I just Use my Fingers
A lot of guitarists ask the question “do I need a pick to play guitar” or can I just use my fingers? So, is it necessary? I’m going to say yes. But of course the answer is no! Wait…. What? Of course you don’t need a pick to play guitar – you can play guitar […]
How to Create a Guitar Practice Plan
If you want to make your guitar practice sessions effective and efficient then it’s a great idea to have a guitar practice plan. Having a plan will ensure that you get the most out of every practice session and this will enable you to progress quickly. How to Create you Practice Plan There are a few […]
Can You Teach Yourself to Play Guitar? Or Are Lessons Necessary
A lot of guitarists or would be guitarists would like to be able to teach themselves guitar. But can you teach yourself to play guitar? The answer is kind of yes – but you need to define what teaching yourself actually means. How Can We Classify Self-Taught? The true meaning of self-taught is hard to define. […]
The 5 Most Important Guitar Playing Tips for Beginners
Playing the guitar can be an exciting, relaxing and simply enjoyable hobby to start. Being able to strum along to your favorite tunes, start jamming with other musicians or start writing songs of your own, the guitar is one of the most popular instruments people want to learn to play. Most however, tend to give […]
The Parts of the Acoustic Guitar Diagram
Check out the parts of the acoustic guitar diagram (larger version below) to learn the different parts of the acoustic guitar. Below the diagram there is further explanation for each of the parts. The Diagram Parts of the Acoustic Guitar Explained O.k. now let’s look a little bit more in depth into the individual parts […]