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14 Basic Guitar Chords Every Beginner Must Learn
Before we begin today's post. I just wanted to mention that these are just some of the basic guitar chords for beginners. These are some of the chords you will see most frequently when learning songs on the guitar. If you want to learn these chords faster, take a look...
9 Popular Guitar songs in B major that nobody knows
I always find it fascinating to find popular songs in major keys. Today we will learn popular guitar songs in the key of B Major. Most people often think most of these songs would be in a minor key. Let's take a looks at 9 guitar songs in the key of B major Song 1-...
“A” Guitar Chord: A Definitive Guide to the key of “A” on Guitar
In today's post everything is "A" Okay... Without any further fluff lets get into the A guitar chord, and how it's played up the neck. What You Will Be Learning In Today's Free Lesson: Learn 5 different ways to play the "A" chord on guitar.Learn 5 different ways to...
Learn What The Pros Are Hiding When It comes to Capos
In today's lesson we are talking capos! Everything from what they do and how they work, to styles of capos! So if you've ever asked yourself what is a capo? This lesson is for you! What you will learn in today's free-lesson: What is a capo?What does a capo do?How does...
Learn Why No Ones Hands Are Too Big For Guitar!
As a guitarist, and an instructor for many years. I have heard many beginner players ask if they will have trouble learning to play due to their small, short, or fat fingers. As a beginner, this is a legitimate question. My response tends always to be the same. There...
Is Blues Guitar Hard To Learn? Yes, Here’s Why!
Blues music is actually the initial reason I started learning guitar in the 3rd grade. I remember hearing a Stevie Ray Vaughn song come across the radio, and I immediately fell in love with the blues. Hearing the blues made the guitar genuinely come alive for me. The...
Why is Guitar the Best Instrument? Allow Me to Enlighten You
Okay, I know. It's kind of a bold statement. Obviously, this is a personal opinion and many will agree and/or disagree. That's cool, this is just for fun. The guitar is the best instrument simply due to versatility, cost, and the fact that because it's a polyphonic...
Why are guitar amps so heavy? The Answer revealed!
It feels like yesterday that I was unloading my amp in a dark smokey bar late at night. Getting ready to do a quick set change, the faster the band before you get off, the quicker you can get on and get your set started. But, I'll be damned if it wasn't for that...
How Much Do Electric Guitars Weigh?
I have always played and owned Stratocasters. This is probably due to picking up my first guitar after becoming fascinated with players like Clapton, and Hendrix. With that being said, I can remember a friend of mine coming over to jam, and he played on a Gibson Les...
Why are Guitar Scales Important? Top Reasons Revealed
I would be lying if I said that for quite some time, I knew how to play scales and the importance of them. I didn't honestly know why I was playing them and what purpose it really served. I would kinda hack my way through the major scale in one of the 5 positions on...
Why is Guitar so Frustrating? 5 Tips to get Back on Track
I can remember multiple times throughout my guitar journey of feeling utterly discouraged with my playing. If you're asking yourself why is guitar so frustrating. You're not alone, now let's get you back on track. In fact, it wasn't just as a beginner guitarist...
12 Incredibly Useful Tips On Where To Start With Guitar
I remember like it was yesterday getting my first guitar for my 9th birthday. It was one of the most exciting moments in my life. Even as a young kid and a guitar lesson once a week I still remember feeling overwhelmed. Whether you're a child or an adult, it can feel...
5 Questions to Ask Yourself if Guitar Pick Keeps Slipping
I remember when I'd first started learning guitar, the guitar pick was one of the hardest things to grasp. Just trying to pluck the string at the right angle was challenging enough, but as soon as I got the angle right the pick would turn on me or completely slip to...
How hard is it to learn guitar by yourself? Easy, Here’s why
The other day I was hanging out with a buddy of mine. He's known that I've been playing guitar for well over a decade. (My Number one recommendation for learning guitar online) He proceeded to tell me how much he admired what I could do and that he wishes he could...