Guitars are some of the most versatile instruments out there. They can be played solo or in groups, they can be strummed, plucked, or even bowed (look up Jimmy Page). The guitar can be heard in almost any style of music, from rock, pop, jazz, classical, and even metal. Guitars, generally, have 6 strings, although …
Are you new to playing guitar? One of the most difficult things about becoming a musician is trying to learn all of the different jargon and technical terms that other musicians like to use in casual conversation. This can be very frustrating for those who are just starting, but it’s important to know what these …
The guitar is an ancient musical instrument created by humans. It is thought to have been played since the 12th century. The earliest guitars were made out of wood and had strings attached to them. By the 19th century, the guitar became popular because of its ability to be easily transported and played anywhere. But …
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Invented in the 1940s by DeArmond, the tremolo is one of the O.G guitar pedals that’s used and adored by many guitarists of today. It was also the first pedal that came with an amplifier. This is important as it helped pave the way and shape rock ‘n’ roll. Musical greats like Chet Atkins and …
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So let’s set the scene! You go into a guitar store to have a look around. Let’s face it, going and checking out guitars is fun, even if you’re not planning on buying one. You get to go in, look at the huge variety of guitars stuck on the walls, and you get to have …
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Hollow body, or as they’re sometimes referred to, “semi-acoustic” guitars have been around since the 1930s. They were around before the solid body electric guitar and have evolved since then. Moving from hollow bodies to the so-called “semi-hollow” bodies we have today, they retained their resonant chambers and sound holes whilst shrinking in overall size. …
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If you want to sell or trade guitars, then you should know how much it costs to ship them. The shipping rates vary depending on where you live and whether you choose to ship via FedEx or UPS. You can get a rough estimate of how much it costs to send a guitar using the …
We’re guessing that if you have an interest in music, then you’ve probably heard the word “bar” being used to describe a piece of it. Yes, it’s true, against popular opinion, not all bars are where your drinks are ordered from. Bars can also be in music. Sweet, sweet music. Maybe you’ve just picked up …
Learning to play an instrument takes time and dedication. You need to practice regularly. Don’t get discouraged if you aren’t getting better right away. Practice should be fun! Choose songs and types of music that you enjoy playing. So how long does it take to learn guitar? That depends on a lot of different factors, …
Let us ask you two questions. Do you like the guitar? Do you like video games? If the answer to both of those was yes, then Rocksmith is the thing for you! If you’ve ever heard of or ever played Guitar Hero, you’ve almost certainly come across Rocksmith too. Many people that have played either …
