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How to Play an F Chord
How to Play an F Chord Learning to play the guitar can be a tough but rewarding experience. To be able to play a chord properly you will have to know the correct finger placement, which can take time and patience. In this blog I will explain how to play an F chord on the […]
5 Tips to Maintain Your Guitar
Guitars are relatively simple instruments, but they require a lot of care and regular maintenance to ensure they perform at their best. Like any item that comes into regular contact with your body, your guitar will start to accumulate dirt and sweat on the neck and body over time. This can lead to rusting metal […]
Top 10 Songs To Learn On Guitar
This page is the “Top 10 List” of a list I did of 100 Songs To Learn On Guitar. These are songs that are fun and relatively easy to play. They are listed in order of difficulty with the easiest first. If you want to learn guitar, but don’t know where to start, this is […]
Ideas For Music Lovers (EVERYONE should read this list)
This is my updated list for 2018. I’ve selected the best ideas and strategies that I’ve discovered over the past 15 years, distilled them into simple, easy-to-implement steps, and organized them all into a single guide. This is my master list of everything I know about how to learn music faster, smarter, and more effectively. […]
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Guitar
[1] Beginner guitar players tend to make the same mistakes that most newbies in any learning scenario make. Here are the top 10 mistakes to avoid when starting guitar: [2] 1. Trying to learn too many chords too quickly [3] 2. Playing songs you don’t like at first [4] 3. Not understanding how chords are […]
Learn guitar leads, scales and chord progressions at Ultimate Guitar
One of the most popular guitar sites on the web since 1999, Ultimate Guitar is a search engine for guitar tabs, chords and lyrics. The site has over 500,000 songs from a wide range of artists and is also one of the best-known guitar forums on the internet. So what does Ultimate Guitar blog about? […]
Make Your Guitar Shine and Limit Damage Part II – What to Know before You Start Polishing
Once you have the right tools and materials, it’s time to begin the polishing process. Before you do, there are a few things you should know to make sure your guitar will shine and that any damage is limited. What You Need to Know about Guitar Finishes When polishing your guitar, you’ll be dealing with […]
5 tips to help you get started playing flamenco guitar
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced guitarist, learning to play flamenco guitar is one of the most exciting and rewarding adventures you can embark on. To help you get started, here are five tips to keep in mind: Know your history Some of the best flamenco guitarists can trace their family history back to […]
Why Your Pedalboard Setup is a Mess and How to Fix It
It’s time to fix your guitar pedalboard setup. You’re a musician, not an electrician. You don’t know exactly what you’re doing and you’re in over your head with your signal chain. It’s a mess of cables, power supplies and stompboxes. The frustration is slowly turning into anger. And you’re getting ready to chuck the whole […]
Why Strings Are The Most Important Part of Your Guitar
It goes without saying that the development of the guitar has been an incredible journey over the last couple hundred years. You can’t argue with the fact that it’s one of the most popular instruments in history, and it’s only natural that guitarists have a passion for their instrument. The one thing we love almost […]
Guitar Strings That Sound Good and Last Longer
The Guitar Strings That Sound Good and Last Longer blog is a place where musicians and people interested in learning about guitar strings can find out everything they need to know. We cover topics like strings that are good for beginners, how to care for your guitar strings, what gauge of strings you should buy, […]
The Guitar Market What’s Hot and Why
A blog about the hottest guitar pedals of the month along with a historical perspective on the subject. The information on this site is provided for educational and entertainment purposes only. You must consult your doctor before acting on any content on this website, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a […]