Musical Instruments

This is often referred to as the Keith Richards tuning, since he made it so popular. Others just call it one of the easiest ways to learn how to play guitar. The reason is that in open G tuning,...

As promised, I am writing an article on how to play harmonics on a guitar. This can get a bit tricky, so stick with it and I’m sure you will catch on. Let’s get started.

I am going to expand on my previous article on guitar tuning by ear. This is a modification to it, and requires that you know how to use harmonics . If you have not already read my articles on...

Guitar soloing is an art that requires musical education and a lot of practice. Even the best lead guitarists achieved their skills by playing a lot of "runs" up and down the neck of the guitar....

Chords and riffs are the skin and bones of modern guitar music; they make up most of what you hear in a song. But runs and fills are the details--the way guitarists put their stamp on a piece of...

Learning to restring an electric guitar can be daunting, but with a bit of experience can be easily accomplished. Restringing on your own will save time and money, and will help you become...

Taking care of your acoustic guitar is essential to having a good sounding instrument. According to Ringmusic.com, the pleasant sound of new strings is often undermined by environmental factors...

Profile is a popular brand of value-priced tuners for electronic guitar and bass. Included in the Profile line are several clip-on tuners, a surface mount stick-on unit and a higher-end foot-pedal...

The Planet Waves Pro-Winder Tuner is a five-in-one guitarist's tool, featuring a string winder, bridge pin puller, string stretcher, string cutter, and chromatic tuner. The unit is designed to...

Nylon string is a safe, harmonic and humane replacement for the gut strings harvested from animals that used to adorn string instruments. Most nylon guitar strings come pre-cut to fit particular...

Writing songs for a guitar can be approached in different ways. Determine the best way for you to write a song for a guitar with advice from an active guitar instructor in this free video on...

Identifying cadences means to find two or more chords in a composition or phrase that convey a feeling of completion. Find out how to identify cadences with tips from an active guitar instructor...

Scales are a great way to develop technique, tone production and learning to synchronize and coordinate the left hand sequence. Discover how to use scales from an active guitar instructor in this...

When learning lead guitar, you'll first need to make sure you're in a key or playing against some cord progressions that belong in a key. Start playing lead guitar with advice from an active...

Guitar picks can be used on any guitar and, it comes down to personal preference on how exactly you hold it. Determine the best way for you to hold a guitar pick with tips from an active guitar...

When tuning a guitar to itself, you'll need either a electronic tuner or a pitchfork. Tune your guitar to itself with guidance from an active guitar instructor in this free video on learning guitar.

Natural harmonics means that the harmonics fall on the guitar's finger board naturally. Learn to play natural harmonics with help from an active guitar instructor in this free video on learning...

This is one of the best guitar lessons I have ever learned. Having an out of tune guitar while on the go can be a very frustrating thing if a tuner is not nearby. Being a guitarist for the past...

Tuning is somewhat of an art, and is obviously among the most important skills to perfect. Whether you own a Gibson or other guitar brand, tuning procedures are identical. Electronic tuners are...

A Les Paul style guitar is one of the easier versions to restring. Unlike the Stratocaster, the Les Paul has everything you need easily accessible on the top of the guitar. Changing the strings is...

The Starcaster electric guitar is a model in the classic Fender lineup designed for beginning players. Fender strings are made with a bullet tip for quick installation through the back of the...

Eventually strap pins will loosen and strip out their holes and need to be repaired. This usually happens at the most inconvenient time, like when you're onstage in front of a few hundred people....

Changing a single guitar string on an acoustic guitar is not big deal. However, changing out all six strings is another matter. If the method employed to remove and replace a set of strings is...

Changing strings on an Epiphone Firebird is not terribly different from most guitars. It does have a few distinct features that are important to know. New strings on a guitar give new life to it's...

A whammy bar is something that will change the pitch of the chords that were just played. Use a whammy bar properly with tips from a guitarist in this free video on the electric guitar.

When learning to play guitar tabs, it's important to know the letters of each string on the guitar. Learn to play guitar tabs with advice from a guitarist in this free video on the electric guitar.

To play an acoustic/electric guitar through an amp, you'll need to connect your guitar to the amp with a cable. Discover how to play an acoustic/electric guitar from a guitarist in this free video...

When tuning a guitar to D flat, you'll want to tune it two half steps below E. Play your guitar in D flat tuning with help from a guitarist in this free video on guitar tuning.

To tune a guitar in B, you must tune it two and a half steps lower than the standard E tuning. Find out how to tune your guitar to B with help from a guitarist in this free video on guitar tuning.

Tuning a guitar can be done by ear or with an electronic tuner. Make sure your guitar is in tune with help from a guitarist in this free video on the electric guitar.

Changing nylon guitar strings is a bit more challenging for the beginner than changing steel strings. The lack of secured ends, difficulty in bending nylon string material, and extended stretching...

Solo guitar music can bring joy to your ears in any genre. Solo guitarists who don't sing, such as the popular rocker Joe Satriani, make an art of writing instrumentals using the guitar as the...

Recovering from surgery is no fun, especially when you can't do the things you love (or can't do them without pain). Rotator cuff surgery is a major procedure with a months-long recovery process....

Guitarists can search for years to find the electric sound they're looking for. Countless variables influence how you sound, including what your guitar is built from, the kind of amps you use,...

Anyone who plays guitar should have a metal or plastic box to keep all their guitar stuff in. This is a breakdown of what I keep in mine. Just because I say to purchase this or that item, it is...

There are many tonal advantages of using metal finger picks when playing the guitar. Compared to your fingertips, metal picks produce a brighter, louder, punchier sound, and less force will be...

If you are looking to sell your guitar or are just interested in learning more about it, you may want to figure out its fair market value. One option is to take your guitar to your local music...

If you are looking for ways to learn how to play the guitar, you should really consider Jamorama. The Jamorama method is a completely interactive approach to learning the guitar. I've tried...

Changing your acoustic guitar strings regularly is one of the most important things you can do to ensure you're always getting the best sound out of your guitar. Your guitar will not only sound...

Broken guitar tuning pegs usually require replacement rather than fixing. Tuning pegs, also called machine heads, tuners, or tuning keys, can become damaged from accidental impact, or use of tools...

Building a custom guitar online can be a great way to help you envision your perfect guitar. With the aid of the Internet, you can try out various colors and see what different pickup...

Playing guitar quickly and well requires above average hand strength. It's not enough for your hands to have dexterity. They must also be strong enough to play fast. You'll also want the endurance...

Here is an easy way to play a C major chord on a standard six string guitar.

Here is how to play one of the most used rock chords on a standard six string guitar.

Monitoring the temperature and humidity of your guitar's environment is an important part of caring for your guitar. Keeping the humidity at a controlled level will prevent the guitar from...

An arpeggio, when executed correctly, gives a distinct sound to whichever chord this technique is being applied to. The word arpeggio means "broken chord" in Italian, and that's exactly what it...

Grindcore has been around for the last 25 years and hasn't declined in popularity. On the contrary, many musicians look to the classic sounds of Napalm Death, Sore Throat, and Fear of God for...

Playing guitar for a beginner is often painful because the fingers are soft. It takes time to build up callouses that allow new players to play guitar without feeling the irritation cause by the...

Harmony is what makes music cool. A melody line is nice, but adding harmonies to it can take it from pleasing to an extremely emotional, uplifting swell of sound. Harmony is also the basis for...