Guitar Scale Length: Why it Matters and What Makes a Fender Stratocaster Different Have you ever wondered why a Fender Stratocaster sounds different than a Gibson Les Paul? It all comes down to the scale length of the guitar. The scale length is the distance between the nut and the bridge, and it affects the…
If you’re looking for the best guitars to use with Rocksmith, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we recommend 8 different types of guitars that are perfect for students of all levels. Whether you’re just starting or you’re a seasoned pro, there’s a guitar recommendation here for everyone! So without further…
Stairway to Heaven is a 1971 song by the English classic rock band Led Zeppelin, and it’s often regarded as one of the best and most iconic rock songs of all time. It was released as part of the band’s fourth studio album, and it was written by the band’s guitarist Jimmy Page and singer…
Start Your Musical Journey with One of These Four Methods Garage Band is by far one of the best free DAWs available, offering a comparatively rich feature set for budding musicians and beat-makers to familiarize themselves with the recording and producing process. The only issue is that, as beginners, there are a few other rudiments…
Guitar solos are some of the most fun and expressive things that can be done on guitar! A great solo is likely the reason that many of us first started playing guitar. They’re fun to listen to, fun to play, and they’re one of the most individual forms of expression that can be done on…
You can wipe them down as often as possible, you can do your best to keep them clean and in good condition, but eventually you’ll just have to admit it – guitar strings aren’t meant to last forever, and it’s high time that those rusty old things currently befouling your prized axe just have to…
One of the most popular musical instruments of the past century, the electric guitar arguably redefined the meaning of the term popular music. It is obviously based on an already existing instrument – acoustic and classical guitars having existed in some form for hundreds of years. However, unlike acoustic instruments, which rely on a resonant…
Ah, you pick up an electric guitar and strum a fine G chord. Wait! It sounds like a cacophony of hell! The strings are not tuned properly! This means it’s up to you. You are the guitar’s savior now. It’s time to tune the guitar. If you’re just beginning on your guitar journey, the mere…
The electric guitar is easily one of the most popular and widely used instruments in music of the entire last century. Next to the synthesizer, it’s probably the most diverse instrument on the planet, capable of fitting into almost any musical situation with ease. Played cleanly, it’s a perfect accompaniment instrument for any style. However,…
There are so many ways to tune a guitar. This is what makes them such a versatile instrument. Just a few tweaks of the tuning pegs can change the whole dynamic of a guitar’s sound. Changing it from standard tuning to something more unique opens up almost boundless opportunities for unique pieces of music. However,…
There are not many instruments that are as versatile as the guitar. Along with its smaller size, it is one of the most portable instruments too. However, it doesn’t matter how easy it is to carry or play if it isn’t tuned properly. As with all stringed instruments, a guitar requires proper tuning to sound,…
Diagnosing and Curing that Irritating Rasp That Comes out of Nowhere. Unless a bee flew into your sound hole last time you were having a wholesome jam outside, that irritating sound you’re hearing is the dreaded fret buzz. Plaguing every guitarist at numerous points of their playing lives, fret buzz occurs when the string you’re…
It may seem like a bit of a hassle, but it’s important to regularly change your guitar strings. Not only do germs build up on the strings (and feel pretty gross to touch), but old strings just sound worse, are difficult to tune, and are more likely to break – a nightmare when you’re playing…
Your garden variety guitar has six strings, which is why the term “six string” has transitioned from an adjective into a noun over the years. Now if someone says, “Hey Johnny, bring your six string over next time you come around”, Johnny won’t be left wondering “Six string what?”. They’ll know to bring their guitar…
One of the most common questions we get asked is ‘how long does it take to learn guitar?’ It’s often posed by people who’ve had a lifelong interest or passion in learning to play the guitar but haven’t got the time, or in some situations, the dedication to set aside to learning it themselves. Unfortunately,…
Perhaps you can’t picture your electric guitar without its amp. However, sometimes it can be a hassle to get your rig set up every single time you want to play. Not to mention if you have any neighbors who get irritated every time you use your amp! So you may be wondering, can you play…
“Mother” is a song by Pink Floyd. It appears on The Wall album, released in 1979 In this article lets take a look at how to play the Mother chords on your guitar. The chords in Mother are actually quite basic, using mostly open chords with a bar chord known in F major. Alongside the Mother chords will…
Yamaha SLG200 Silent Guitars What Is A Silent Guitar Used For? Have you ever wanted to practice your acoustic guitar without making too much noise? If so, check out Yamaha’s SLG200 Silent Guitars, models SLG200S, and SLG200N. These beautiful guitars may be just what you’re looking for. Both models give you the option to play…