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Choosing a Guitar Playing Style

Choosing a Guitar Playing Style

How do you choose a guitar playing style? With so many options it's hard to know where to start. Most people are inspired by other great guitarists. Something ...
How to Read Guitar Chord Diagrams

How to Read Guitar Chord Diagrams

Chords are learned with the help of a chord diagram, this post teaches you how to understand & read guitar chord diagrams.
How To Play Guitar Techniques: Vibrato and Bending

How To Play Guitar Techniques: Vibrato and Bending

In todays blog we'll teach you how to use vibrato and bending guitar techniques and transform your playing into something special! Great for beginners.
E Minor Guitar Chord (Em)

E Minor Guitar Chord (Em)

E Minor Guitar Chord (Em); Chord diagram, photo example and where to place your fingers.
D Minor (Dm) Guitar Chord

D Minor (Dm) Guitar Chord

What are the common mistakes beginners make on the bass?
G Seventh (G7) Guitar Chord

G Seventh (G7) Guitar Chord

To play the G seventh guitar chord, place the first, second and third fingers of your left hand as shown in the diagram. Strum all six strings.
C Major Guitar Chord

C Major Guitar Chord

To play the C major guitar chord place your first, second and third fingers of your left hand as shown in the diagram. Strum all six strings.
D Seventh (D7) Guitar Chord

D Seventh (D7) Guitar Chord

To play the D seventh guitar chord, place the first, second and third fingers of your left hand as shown in the diagram, but strum only five strings.
G Major Guitar Chord

G Major Guitar Chord

To play the G major guitar chord, play all six strings with the pick at the same time using a downward motion. This is called a strum.
How to Read Guitar Tablature (tabs)

How to Read Guitar Tablature (tabs)

Tablature is a method of indicating the position of notes on the fretboard. This post teaches you how to read guitar tablature (or tabs).
How to Improvise on Guitar in the Style of B.B. King

How to Improvise on Guitar in the Style of B.B. King

Learn how to improvise on guitar in the style of blues legend and innovator of the electric guitar, B.B. King.
How to Hold a Guitar Pick

How to Hold a Guitar Pick

An easy lesson on how to hold a guitar pick with diagrams included.
How to Hold the Guitar

How to Hold the Guitar

An easy to follow lesson on how to hold the guitar, with photos and diagrams. Learn how to hold the guitar both standing and sitting down.
What is the Best Way to Learn Guitar?

What is the Best Way to Learn Guitar?

Learning guitar can seem a very daunting task! We all want to get there fast, & so we all ask the question; "what is the best way to learn guitar?"
Electric Guitar Types

Electric Guitar Types

Understand the role of the bass in a band setting.
Acoustic Guitar Types

Acoustic Guitar Types

How can you develop a unique sound on your bass?
3 tips for overcoming nervousness when performing live

3 tips for overcoming nervousness when performing live

Learn about the different types of bass guitars available.
The Difference Between Rhythm Guitar and Lead Guitar

The Difference Between Rhythm Guitar and Lead Guitar

One of the most common questions that gets asked by beginners and some experienced guitarists is the main differences between rhythm guitar and lead guitar.

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