STARTER GUITAR CHORDS: G, D, C The trick to teaching guitar is systematic repetition. Using the right fingers on the right strings is very important. Here are a few chords and tips to get you started. TIP #1: Getting off on the right . . . hand. The absolute first thing one preparing to play guitar should do is identify their dominant hand. Are you right handed or left han... read more »

So you are looking at purchasing an electric guitar amplifier? Awesome! This is an exciting road to go down, and I hope that I can help. First, hopefully you have an electric guitar. If you don't have an electric guitar, owning an amplifier is kind of useless. You can't do a whole lot with an amplifier unless you have a guitar to plug into it. It will probably just sit against t... read more »

In the world of electric guitars there are so many choices out there today it can be very intimidating to try and find the right one. There are some many options and ways to go about finding the guitar for you that can leave many stumped. Here is a guide to questions you should answer before starting your search for that perfect guitar! Price Range The firs thing you need to decide is how ... read more »

When I first picked up a guitar I immediately wanted to play like the pros such as Clapton, Hendrix, The Kings, Iommi, or even Mayor. Well the guitar is a pretty difficult musical instrument that has a huge learning curve. Not only do you need to be able to keep a good rhythm you are also required to do many things while playing. You need to be able to move your hands without thinking, us... read more »

So you want to start home recording? Great! You are branching into a new and exciting world of music. It will take a while to get the hang of, but you can produce some quality recordings with fairly little money. The first piece of equipment you will need is your instrument. Let's base this article on recording the acoustic guitar. To produce a recording, you will, of course, need your g... read more »

Guitar is in some ways harder than piano (which is the basic of instruments). Harder because there's a million notes everywhere, and easier because of the of strict rules of scales and chords. In this advice we will be assuming that you've had no music theory and have never played an instrument. A standard guitar, wheather electric or acoustic, is constructed pretty much the same.... read more »

One of the most frustrating problems for many beginning (and experienced) guitarists is an instrument that won't stay in tune. Although some guitars are simply cheaply made and therefore easily de-tuned, there are a few things you can do to help your instrument stay in tune. Stretch your strings The main reason guitars (and all stringed instruments for that matter) go out of tune is becaus... read more »

So, you want to buy an electric guitar? Awesome! This is a fun and exciting trip, and hopefully this article will help you out! I have been playing guitar for over 4 years, and have been teaching lessons for over two of those years. The guitar is an amazing instrument to learn, and I hope you come to love it as much as I do. When buying an electric guitar, it is important to purchase the best g... read more »

So you want to learn to play guitar? Great!! Learning an instrument can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life, and guitar is no exception. To learn to play, however, you will most likely need a guitar of your own to play and practice on. It is a tricky process to navigate. I have been playing guitar for over four years, and have taught lessons for 2 of those years. While that ... read more »

So here you are, having never seriously played a guitar and wanting to know what the hype is about. Many people who are in your position try to 'learn' by memorizing the parts to their favorite songs. This will give you some experience at the guitar, but it won't develop into full-fledged guitar skills until you take it upon yourself to delve deeper into the world of guitars. As... read more »