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Before there was Guitar Hero, there was the guitar. Get back to the basics with the good old wood and strings combo and play music the old fashioned way--which is to say without a TV.
Guitar music is built upon the playing of chords. Guitar chords are created by the placement of the player's fingers upon specific frets on the neck of the guitar. Chords Read More
Strumming is one of the earliest lessons for the guitar student, particularly when studying the steel string acoustic guitar used in blues, country and rock musical styles. Read More
Though it may seem trivial, learning to properly hold a guitar pick will help prevent bad habits in the future. You'd be surprised just how many guitarists have developed Read More
So you want to play the guitar? Every type of guitar has its specific methodology, but in the end, the string instruments are essentially similar and the same music theory Read More
So you want to learn the art of the acoustic guitar? Learning to play the guitar is, like many other skills, a matter of practice. With the right attention and a few simple Read More
The variety of guitar types in most musical genres means that the best playing position depends on the specific guitar being used. However, the classical guitar has a Read More
Blues, the first truly American form of music, shows a strong influence over other types of music. Although vocals are important in the blues, the music depends upon the Read More
If you've always wanted to learn to play the electric guitar, or dreamed of performing on stage in front of millions of adoring fans, there's no time like the present to Read More
Tired of crunching out rhythm guitar chords in the background? Learning a few more things will get you competent on lead guitar. Making the transition from chords to Read More
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