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]
What You Need to Start Playing Guitar
When you first start playing guitar there are a few things that you’ll need to get going. Some are obvious and not so obvious. Some are essential and some are nice to have – some may not be essential but are highly recommended for effective and efficient and enjoyable learning. This list will cover the … [Continue reading]
The Top 10 Guitarists of All Time
Picking the top 10 guitarists of all time is no easy feat – and it means leaving off hundreds of worthy contenders. Put simply, playing the guitar is one of the most difficult instruments to play yet, these guitarists make it look like a walk in the park. To regular people, playing the guitar is … [Continue reading]
The 10 Best Blues Songs to Learn on Guitar
Below are what I consider to be 10 of the best blues songs to learn on guitar. All songs are acoustic guitar based – this is an acoustic guitar blog after all! These songs should expand the blues guitar playing skills of even really advanced guitarists. Some are easier than others, so if you’re new … [Continue reading]
10 Benefits of Playing Guitar
There are lots of benefits of playing guitar. The following are 10 of them. If you were considering picking up this instrument – or another instrument for that matter – but are still on the fence, hopefully this will give you all the motivation you need to get started. Benefit #1: Improve Your Social Network … [Continue reading]
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