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Mastering Your First Chords: Essential Acoustic Guitar Basics
So you've decided to pick up the acoustic guitar and become the next rock star sensation, huh? Well, before you start shredding like a superstar, you'll need to master the basics - starting with your first chords. Don't worry, we've got your back with this crash...
Unraveling the History of the Guitar
Strap in, because we're about to take a wild ride through the tangled web of history that is the beloved instrument known as the guitar. From its humble beginnings as a simple stringed contraption to the iconic symbol of rock 'n' roll, the guitar has truly lived...
Unleashing the Emotional Depth of Fingerstyle Guitar: The Power of Chord Melodies
Ah, the sweet, soulful sound of fingerstyle guitar - strumming, picking, and plucking our heartstrings with every chord and melody. But what happens when we dig beyond the surface-level notes and truly unleash the emotional depth of this beloved instrument?...
Maintaining Your Guitar: Seasonal Care for Any Climate
As the leaves change and the temperature drops, it's time to show your guitar a little love and care before winter rolls in like an uninvited house guest. Just like your Uncle Bob after one too many eggnogs, your guitar can act a little temperamental in different...
Unlocking Guitar Scales and Modes: A Guide for Beginners
So you've finally decided to pick up that dusty ole' guitar that's been collecting cobwebs in the corner of your room since you tried to impress your high school crush with a poorly strummed rendition of "Wonderwall." Well fear not, my fellow aspiring...
Crafting Legendary Sound: The History of Fender Guitars
In the world of rock 'n' roll, few things are as iconic as the legendary sound of a Fender guitar. From the twangy tones of a Telecaster to the wailing solos of a Stratocaster, Fender has been crafting instruments that rock stars dream of wielding for...
Mastering Open Tunings: Elevate Your Guitar Skills
Are you tired of playing the same old chords on your guitar? Do you want to take your skills to the next level and impress all your friends at the next jam session? Well, look no further, because we've got the secret weapon to elevate your guitar game: open...
Unlocking Musical Potential: The Power of Open Tuning
Have you ever felt like your guitar playing is stuck in a musical rut, groovin' along to the same old chords and melodies like a tired old jukebox? Well, fret not, dear reader, because we've got the key to unlocking your musical potential and setting your...
Harmonious Foundations: Essential Songwriting Tips for Guitarists
Welcome, aspiring guitar gods and goddesses! Are you tired of strumming the same old chords and playing second fiddle to those fancy-pants singer-songwriters? Well, fear not my friends, for I have the key to unlocking your musical potential and unleashing...
F Chord Guitar
The F major guitar chord, hated by beginners but beloved by established players. If you’ve ever tried to learn the F guitar chord then you know exactly what I’m talking about when I mention the word; frustrating! But, what makes the F chord so painstakingly difficult...
F7 Guitar Chord
If you’re a guitar beginner, you may not have given a second thought to the F dominant seventh chord. Often known as F7, it isn’t the most common, and it isn’t the easiest to play. So why should you learn it? F7's sparkling texture will entice you with a single strum....
C Minor / Cm Guitar Chord
Full of emotion, the C minor chord (also known as Cm guitar chord) transcends musical genres. Its soft and emotive nature is the perfect match to translate words of lost love or distress. Considering the chord oozes despondency/sadness and tends to pull at the...
Bm7 Guitar Chord
Are you new to playing 7th chords? Feeling confused about what the number 7 actually means? The number 7 means that we take the 7th note of the scale and add it to the existing 3 notes that make up a traditional chord. Today we’re going to be focusing on the Bm7...
B Minor / Bm Guitar Chord
The B minor guitar chord (also commonly abbreviated to Bm guitar chord) is one of the most common chords played on the guitar. Its popularity spreads throughout several musical genres and is an incredibly diverse and useful chord to have in your repertoire. Bm is...
Open Chords on Guitar – Learning the Basics – B Chord
Easy Guitar Chords For Beginners With the goal of helping every guitar beginner become a master on the instrument with detailed instructions. We proudly present to you the fundamentals of open guitar chords, which are absolutely essential for beginners and also...
Guitar Practice Routine 8 Steps to Success
Guitar Practice Routine Guitar Practice Routine is the ultimate periodical for an aspiring guitar player that wants to develop his or her chops. But more than often, even with your willpower on high setting, you still fail to make that long-awaited progress with...
Best Guitar Campfire Songs – Top 7 All Time
It's a night filled with stars here, a couple of friends around, and a campfire so big it lights up the sky. Some nights are just made for this kind of gathering, friends, family, good food, good songs, and good times. And of course, everybody singing along to one of...
The Best Guitar Solos of All Time
This is a non-chronological compilation of more than half a century of work from Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix in no less than 12 different recording environments. We have some prime examples of Clapton's solo performance, from "Let It Rain" which was released in...