Learning guitar string names will make a major difference in your progress as a guitarist. So without further delay, let’s jump into some guitar string names!
Drop C Songs on Guitar
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 tuning down and introduce you to some drop C songs to […]
Jingle Bell Chords for Guitar
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 song. Who Wrote Jingle Bells? Some people claim that Jingle […]
Wagon Wheel Chords No Capo
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 repertoire. In this article, we’ll introduce you to the Wagon Wheel […]
How to Play DM Chord?
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 a lot of minor chords, Dm could be classified as […]
How to Play Abm Guitar Chord?
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 barre chord. Let’s take a look at Abm […]
Drop A Songs on Guitar
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 tunings (like drop D), it has the […]
How to Play Bb Guitar Chord?
The Bb chord is part of the F key, one of the most popular for guitar in any genre of music. Be an expert on the Bb chord. Learn how to play it. Read on.
How to Play C7 Guitar Chord?
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 the C7 chord […]
How to Play G7 Guitar Chord?
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 when using the fourth position or the open string methods. There […]
Learning Reggae Made Easy
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 guitar—reggae guitar chord progressions aren’t too hard to get […]
Easy Tutorial for Left Handed Guitar Chords
Even though playing left handed has its own unique challenges, learning to play guitar left handed isn’t all that different from learning right handed guitar.
The Ultimate Guide to Guitar Keys
It’s hard not to admire a guitarist who can simply improvise along with any given song. And often, these players simply need to ask what key the song is in! A lot of guitar instruction doesn’t spend much time focusing on guitar keys. But understanding the fundamentals of different keys and how they work is […]
Beginner’s Guide to Guitar Scales Chart
When you first learn a new instrument of any kind, you start by learning all the notes. You can memorize the musical alphabet, which encompasses the tones on the treble and bass clefs. You may remember, for instance, that the notes on the low side spell out the word F-A-C-E. This theory and all that […]
How To Play G#m Guitar Chord
To make sure you can play your favorite songs, here’s what you need to know about the arguably most popular guitar chord— the Gm chord guitar.
How To Play F# Chords On The Guitar
During the process of learning various guitar chords, you’ve found some could be played on open strings. However, that’s not the case with F chords such as F#. Most commonly played on the second fret as a root six bar chord, F# chord is another one that may prove difficult initially, but will be used […]
Understanding Root Notes in Guitar
If you are a guitar player, you have to learn about chord root notes. These will help you change keys and build songs from scratch with ease. Guitar root notes start the chord, giving the name to it. It is the lowest of the three notes played, meaning it has the thickest string on the […]
When We Were young Guitar Chords
“When We Were Young” is one of Adele’s most memorable and emotive songs. And its chord progression is ideal for the intermediate guitarist — the version below lets you blend some basic “cowboy chord” shapes (and a couple basic barre chords)with some slightly more challenging chords. Let’s dive in! Quick Facts: Meet Adele Adele is […]
Beginner’s Guide to Using a Guitar Capo Chart
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 product. Beginners may not fully understand the value of […]
What is considered Low Action on an Acoustic Guitar?
When you hear the word action, you likely do not initially think about the string height on your guitar. This instrument feature, however, is one of the most important for its health and sound. If action is too low, for instance, guitars will have a buzzing sound. Thankfully, there are many adjustments you can make […]