| 3651 Views | Guitar Tablature: Learn To Play Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star With Guitar Tab By : Peter Edvinsson
Even if you haven't played guitar tablature before you can impress or maybe shock your friends by playing Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. Let's start playing guitar tab! |
| 2730 Views | Flamenco Guitar: Learn To Play Malaguena With Guitar Tab By : Peter Edvinsson
Flamenco guitar is an art that it is hard to master. But is it possible to play a flamenco guitar melody that is easy to learn for a beginner. Come and see! |
| 2563 Views | Ukulele Tab: Learn To Play Morning Has Broken On Your Ukulele By : Peter Edvinsson
An ukulele is used mostly to play chords to songs. But you can also play melodies. Today you will learn to play Morning Has Broken on your ukulele! |
| 2280 Views | Guitar Finger Exercises-Most Players Need Them By : Colin O'brien
How much has your guitar playing improved this month? Not that much? Let's do something about it! |
| 2232 Views | Why I Use Gibson Pickups By : Michael Tafoya
For years or decades I’ve played electric guitar in bands at bars, schools, concerts and recording sessions yet I couldn’t tell you what pick-ups (p/u’s) were about. I mean, I didn’t have a clue as to what a pick-up did what to my sound. I grew up in a Gibson family. I mean that my relatives, when they didn’t ridicule me for my participation as a rock and roll guitar player, said if I played a guitar, it had to be a Gibson. So, I only had a clue about humbucker type pick-up’s... |
| 1443 Views | Guitar lesson: Learn To Play Popular Melody On Your Guitar By : Peter Edvinsson
Learn to play the most popular melody in the English language without knowing sheet music. |
| 1408 Views | Feel the Guitar Beat By : Ian Williamson
The reason why most people who try to play the guitar and are not “up to snuff” is that they give too easily. The problem with these people is that they tend to think that there is something wrong with them and why they simply cannot get the strings to sound right. |
| 1405 Views | Are You Holding Your Guitar Correctly ? By : Ian Williamson
A guitar can be an easy and fun instrument to play. Start by learning the correct method of handling the instrument. |
| 1348 Views | Learn To Play Guitar: Learn To Play Easy Nice Sounding Guitar Chords By : Peter Edvinsson
To learn to play guitar is difficult and easy at the same time. The guitar is a fascinating instrument. It is very difficult to master in some areas but you will also find wells of easy to play but nice sounding treasures among the strings. |
| 1213 Views | Guitar Chords: II-V-I Progressions In The Key Of C By : Peter Edvinsson
A great way to explore chords and at the same time learn to use them is to learn them together in usable guitar progressions like II-V-I. Let's concentrate on the key of C! |
| 1191 Views | Learning to Strum the Guitar By : Ian Williamson
Learning how to play the guitar takes time even if it does not guarantee that the person will become a rock star. One can still do it by practicing often then harnessing his skill. |
| 1141 Views | Get Over Your Fear of Alternate Tunings! By : Stephan Iscoe
Try a tuning different from the standard 'E' tuning and enjoy discovering new harmonies. |
| 1071 Views | All About Guitar Strings - Part 1 By : Michael Tafoya
Getting in tune and staying in tune, are what the job requires, for sure. I've been in so many situation's where string breakage and not staying in tune just creates havoc on the band, Audience, and music. I’ve had situations in my youth and now a days to be sure, where I've neglected to either change my strings, and a couple of times I like a dumb kid just didn’t bother to properly tune my guitar.
I used to work for the Gibson Guitar String and Accessories Division (now c... |
| 1048 Views | Guitars – The Fender Stratocaster Is A Thing Of Dreams By : Bill Mcrea
My taste in guitars evolved as I learned, and I discovered that every guitar had their own personality in my hands. |
| 1040 Views | Learn the Guitar - Learn the Lingo ! By : Ian Williamson
The guitar is one of the most sought-after musical instruments today. Its popularity is manifested through-out the radio stations and the music videos on MTV. Almost all types of music in modern pop culture have been influenced by the guitar in one way or another. |
| 1000 Views | Guitar Playing Jargon By : Ian Williamson
Since the inception of communication, man was able to communicate with others by using symbols and actions. As man continued to develop, his knowledge continued to grow at an exceptional rate, and his communication development improved as sounds and simple words evolved. |
| 994 Views | A Personal Tone Generator By : Michael Tafoya
A guide to getting a sound and trouble shooting
A good sound starts from the fingers, through the pick-up to the guitar and out. If you don’t start there, you’re spinning in circles and end up with a transparent (fuzzy) sound without body and response. “Your fingers are your tone generators”. Not the amps or pedals. Those are tools to augment your expression. That’s what guitar lessons teach you, not teaching you a song without teaching you, and guiding you in technique.
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| 937 Views | Super Guitars - Made In America By : Al Wielder
The evolution of the steel string acoustic and the solid-body electric guitar. |
| 932 Views | Learn to Play Rock Guitar By : Blaz Banic
Rock guitar is a special symbol. Every kid wants to play it, but very rarely anyone learns to play it very well. This article talks about some aspects of effectively learning to play a rock guitar... |
| 924 Views | Ukulele Tab: Ukulele Tuning For Beginners By : Peter Edvinsson
How can you be in tune with your ukulele? The ukulele is a fantastic little instrument with many possibilities. You can play chords and melodies on it but a requisite is that your ukulele is in tune. Let's tune up! |
| 897 Views | How To Reduce Feedback When You Play By : Chris Elmore
If you've performed live on stage or even a casual jam with your friends at band practice -- one of the most annoying things guitarists have is a thing called FEEDBACK! |
| 887 Views | Common Ways to Learn to Play Guitar By : Ian Williamson
Here are some of the more common ways to learn to play the guitar. Try each method to see what works best for you. |
| 873 Views | An Introduction to the Types of Guitar By : Ian Williamson
The guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments today. There are different kinds of guitars that are available out for different guitar players. |
| 862 Views | 10 Good Reasons to add Royalty Free Music to Your Website By : Gilles Arbour
If you want to add music to your website, Royalty Free Music is the way to go. Stay on the legal side without going broke, and feature high quality professional music. |
| 835 Views | Guitar Lesson: Learn To Play Guitar Tab Solo Morning Has Broken By : Peter Edvinsson
You don't need to know guitar sheet music to learn to play guitar melodies. Let's learn Morning Has Broken with guitar tab! |
| 777 Views | A&R Reps and Record Deals By : Ty Cohen
Oh, everyone seems to be chasing that elusive record deal or are at least trying to figure out how to get signed. |
| 734 Views | A Potted History of the Guitar By : Ian Williamson
The guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments today. Most of the music that you hear on the radio uses guitars in many different ways: pop, rock, reggae, blues, ballads and everything else is influenced by the guitar. |
| 726 Views | Guitar Lesson: Learn To Play Guitar Tab Solo With Fur Elise By : Peter Edvinsson
Fur Elise is a famous piano solo by Beethoven. In this guitar lesson you will learn to play Fur Elise on your guitar. You don't have to read sheet music notation so let's start! |
| 719 Views | Learn To Play Blues Guitar By : Christopher Buckley
The blues - what it is, its history and what you need to learn to play blues guitar. |
| 706 Views | Guitar lesson: Secret Things You Learn When You Practice On Your Guitar By : Peter Edvinsson
Many secret learning processes are active when you practice on your guitar. Some good, some less good.... |
| 679 Views | Check Out That Rattle Or Buzz With A Guitar Problems System By : Douglas Taylor
Sometimes your guitar will start playing different. It may not be a major problem but something is not quite right with it. Perhaps it has a small buzz or rattle. You know something does not feel right but the problem is so small it is hard to figure out just what the problem is. You need a system to try to figure out what your guitar problems may be. |
| 672 Views | Learning Chord Structure Easily By : Ian Williamson
A technical knowledge of harmony is not an absolute prerequisite to the enjoyment of music, but the amateur musician and listener alike should be aware of harmony as an element of guitar chord structure. |
| 662 Views | How to Become the Next Music Superstar By : Jaci Rae
The electronic revolution has changed the way we access music and it has changed the way musicians can be heard. No longer do artists need to become indentured servants to the majors, they can strike out on their own and have huge success! |
| 653 Views | Guitar lesson: Learn To Read Sheet Music By : Peter Edvinsson
A guitar is a fantastic instrument to play. It is easy to play and very difficult depending on what you play. Let's take a look at learning to play guitar sheet music! |
| 649 Views | Guitar: Learn Guitar By Not Playing Guitar By : Peter Edvinsson
I suppose you think that you learn guitar by playing guitar. Well, do you learn to say the right things by talking all the time? Let's take a look at the art of not playing guitar... |
| 634 Views | Master Your Guitar Craft: The Steps to Advancing Towards Master Guitar Player Levels By : Arland Kent
Numerous guitar music lovers look up to professional guitarists, speculating on just how they rose to become master guitar musicians. Many think such greatness comes from natural endowment. In actuality, there are other steps to growing and becoming a top guitarist. |
| 631 Views | Ukulele Chords: Jingle Bells By : Peter Edvinsson
Jingle Bells is one of the most popular secular Christmas songs in the world. You will learn the chords to the song and also to play the melody in this ukulele lesson! |
| 620 Views | Learn To Play The Guitar By Ear By : Christopher Buckley
Learning to play the guitar by ear - slowing things down, technology assistance and actually doing it. |
| 606 Views | Learn To Play The Guitar By : Kevin Sinclair
There are many different ways in which you can learn to play the guitar. Listed below are some different ways that you can try and see which method works the best for you as an individual. |
| 605 Views | Fasttrack Your Guitar Learning By : Ian Williamson
There are many reasons why many people are very eager to learn to play a guitar. This musical instrument brings so much fun and joy to a person when he plays it. Learning the instrument can be time consuming if there are no available tools that can help a person to learn the right and easy way to play the instrument in a short period. |
| 600 Views | Learn To Play Lead Guitar By : Christopher Buckley
Lead guitar - technique, discipline, body language and leadership skills. |
| 600 Views | How To Jumpstart Your Singing Career By : Chris Chew
Why joining singing contests is one of the best way to jumpstart a singing career. |
| 596 Views | Guitarists - Learn To Play Guitar Fast By : Carlie Edwards
In spite of this increasing obsession regarding playing fast, speed by itself is really not pertinent. Despite that, speed is definitely a good thing when used in the context of good music and with taste... |
| 585 Views | Learn To Play Guitar Chords: Learn To Play Turnarounds On Your Guitar By : Peter Edvinsson
Turnarounds are chord progressions with the last chord taking you back to the first chord thus making it possible to play these progressions over and over again as an intro to a song, an ending or between verses. Here are some nice sounding but easy turnarounds for you! |
| 579 Views | How Record Pools Can Make Musicians Rich! By : Kenny Love
Record pools...ever heard of them? The chance is that you have not. And, there is an equal reason that you have not. And, even though major record labels have used them for years, and continue to use record pools extensively, record pools are one of the most secretive elements within the Music industry. |
| 570 Views | What Is The Link Between Performing And Practicing? By : Kevin Sinclair
A perception exists that performing and practicing music are two different activities. It is true that learning the basics of music is an exercise which is highly important and without this, true performing can not be undertaken to the highest ability. |
| 562 Views | Great Guitarists Learn To Play Guitar By Ear By : Carlie Edwards
Have you wanted to learn to play guitar by ear? Here are a few guidelines that will help you out. Two important things to remember is to have a quiet place to practice and you need lots of patients. Learning to play guitar by ear is by far one of the hardest things to learn. |
| 561 Views | How To Slow Down Music – A Guitar Player’s Dilemma By : Daniel_y
Since the early days of young guitar player’s career it is clear that practice makes perfect. As simple as it may sound, it involves a lot of time, patience and devotion in order to achieve the desired results in a timely efficient manner. |
| 558 Views | Common Band Mistakes By : Ty Cohen
When working on how to get signed there are common mistakes that artists and bands make that they may not even realize. Record companies are only going to offer that record deal to the complete package, that has been established. |
| 558 Views | Acoustic Guitar Tips for the Beginner By : Ralph Serpe
So you want to learn how to play acoustic guitar? Do you have hopes and dreams of one day becoming a professional guitarist in a popular band? Perhaps you just want to play for the purpose of entertaining yourself, family, and friends. Whatever the case may be, I do hope the following article will help you achieve your goals as an acoustic guitar player. |
| 545 Views | Guitar Lesson: Practicing Or Playing Music? By : Peter Edvinsson
What is most important as you try to learn to play guitar? Technical guitar exercises or playing music? What areas should you focus on as you try to use your practicing time as effective as possible? |
| 542 Views | Beatmatching By : Glen Allsopp
This article is aimed at DJ's who wish to learn the art of DJING. Beatmatching is a huge part of dj'ing so this article is aimed at djs to help them learn the art and advise them in many areas of the subject. |
| 541 Views | How We Formed The Crazy Train Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Band By : Paul Guyon
The first part of a series of articles on how we created Crazy Train, The Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Band. |
| 532 Views | Learn To Play Classical Guitar By : Christopher Buckley
Classical guitar - basic principles, attitude and the art of classical guitar. |
| 520 Views | Ukulele Chords: Learn To Play Chord Progressions In The Key Of C By : Peter Edvinsson
The ukulele is a very nice istrument to use as you sing your songs. It is also fun to use just to strum chords. Today you will learn some common chords and patterns in the key of C. |
| 514 Views | Guitar for Dummies By : Ian Williamson
Many people are willing to learn to play the guitar. The music it brings to its listeners should be enough reason for a person to be interested in this great instrument. |
| 513 Views | A Song Writer's Guide By : Ty Cohen
Whatever stage you are in as a song writer, I know you are always looking for helpful tips to make you that much better. |
| 502 Views | Getting Started with Guitar Tunining By : Ian Williamson
Learning to play the guitar is never difficult especially if the beginner has a passion for guitars. A part of the learning process is learning how to tune the guitar. Tuning the guitar may seem very difficult when in fact it is not. |
| 497 Views | Finding Distribution: Online, Retail and Other Outlets for your Music By : Jaci Rae
Finding a distributor can be a daunting task, but it can be done. The question is, do we need the antiquated system to sell our goods? |
| 494 Views | Ukulele Tab: Learn To Play Love Me Tender By : Peter Edvinsson
Can you play the melody to Love Me Tender on your ukulele? With the help of ukulele tab you can learn to play it in no time. Let's start! |
| 493 Views | Are Online Guitar Lessons Effective ? By : Ian Williamson
There are many reasons why a person might like to learn to play the guitar online. There are many sites in the internet that help a person expand their knowledge about this great instrument. |
| 484 Views | The Rising Popularity Of The Seven String Guitar By : Victor Epand
This article highlights why the seven-string guitar has emerged as the most popular musical instrument in recent times. It discusses the various types of seven string guitars which are capable of bringing life to any stage show making them hugely popular with bands. |
| 484 Views | Learning to Play Acoustic Guitar for the Beginner By : Ralph Serpe
The very first step toward learning to play acoustic guitar is to develop confidence and to destroy that "I can't do it" mentality. |
| 484 Views | How to Read Musical Notes of Guitars By : Victor Epand
The article provides some basic tips on how to read musical notes of guitar. It also explains the grammar of constructing musical notes for guitars. |
| 479 Views | Protecting Your Acoustic Guitar By : Al Wielder
Tips and information on prolonging the life and service of your acoustic guitar. |
| 478 Views | The Basics Of Learning Beginning Guitar By : Bowe Packer
So, you want to learn guitar? Understand the basics to get started on the right foot. |
| 475 Views | How To Play Guitar Like A Pro By : John Pawlett
Having taught the guitar for many years, I see the majority of beginners experiencing the same problems and making the same mistakes over and over again in their quest to learn how to play guitar. It's my job to steer them through these problem areas. |
| 469 Views | can You Learn Guitar Overnight ? By : Ian Williamson
Most music-oriented people always have the desire to learn how to play the guitar. Those who know how to play the instrument want to explore ways to improve their playing skills. Many people do not have the patience to dedicate themselves to learn how to play the guitar. |
| 469 Views | Understanding the Kodaly Method By : Bradley Smith
This article introduces the Kodaly Method for developing musical literacy in young children. It is understood that musical literacy is similar to language literacy in the way that children develop musically. |
| 468 Views | Innovative Tips for the Song Writer By : Ty Cohen
As a song writer, your ultimate goal should be to write solid, useable music. A music composer doesn't write half a song and call it whole. |
| 462 Views | Learn To Play Guitar: A Little Touch Of Guitar Improvisation By : Peter Edvinsson
I would like to present a few small tips on how to improvise on your guitar with a pentatonic scale in A-minor. We will use two chords and make the whole thing quite impressive. Grab your guitar and come on! |
| 459 Views | The Great Guitar Playing Secret By : John Pawlett
So, you want to be a guitar player huh? You want to strut like Chuck Berry, be as cool as Keith Richards, rock like Jimi Hendrix and astound like Steve Vai. You want to wake up in the morning a beginner and go to bed at night an expert. You want to be hero-worshipped and have people chant your name. |
| 457 Views | Tips For Figuring Out The Guitar Chords For A Song By : Stephan Iscoe
If you play contemporary music on your guitar, you've likely tried to figure out the chords to a song before. Getting the chords right can be tough, and I'm certainly no expert. But here are a few tips that I've found helpful, and maybe you'll find them useful, too... |
| 453 Views | Ten Tips for Starting Your Own Indie Record Label By : Kc Smith
Learn these ten tips to starting your own indie record label. |
| 453 Views | Guitar Tuning By Ear And Using Chords By : Mike Silverstone
One day one can realize that his guitar sounds not as good as his friend's. Not because he is a better player, even though he is... So, you are playing the same chords but yours sounds crummy! Why? Because your guitar is not perfectly tuned! |
| 452 Views | Royalty Free Music - Licensing & Copyright By : Gilles Arbour
If you want to use music for your website, in multimedia or traditional media productions you need to know about music licensing. Website designers, video makers, TV show producers and all other creative artists are constantly looking for music for their productions. |
| 450 Views | Guitar Lesson: Play Country Guitar Licks In A By : Peter Edvinsson
Many things you learn from playing country guitar licks can be used to spice up solos in other genres. You will now learn to play some useful country licks in the key of A. Some easy, some a little bit awkward but nice! |
| 447 Views | Learn To Play Rock Guitar By : Christopher Buckley
Learning to play rock guitar - first lessons, electric guitar improver and power chords. |
| 443 Views | Guitar lesson: Can You Play Classical Guitar Without Nails? By : Peter Edvinsson
Most classical guitarists use a lot of time polishing and grooming their right hand fingernails. In order to play with nails you have to have good nails and working with them a lot. Is it possible to play witout nails? Let's take a look at no nail playing! |
| 443 Views | Learn to Play the Electric Guitar Free Online By : Fame Ahmed
You were all probably very excited when you got your first guitar. Then, if you are like most of the beginners, you were probably met by the frustration of not being able to learn how to play it. A dedicated guitar teacher could help you with that problem, but not all of us have the resources to afford private lessons. |
| 442 Views | Learn To Play Guitar - Learn To Play Your Guitar Music In Time By : Peter Edvinsson
To be on the right place at the right time is quite nice. It is called timing. In your guitar playing you will find that timing is crucial. This means to play your notes at the right time so that the result will be music. |
| 440 Views | What To Look For When Shopping For An Electric Guitar By : Victor Epand
The article guides you to choose the right kind of electric guitar by discussing diverse qualities and deciding factors like good tone wood, noise free instruments, checking out the neck joint, testing the sustenance, checking out the bridge, the truss rod etc. |
| 435 Views | Guitar Maintenance And Care By : Kevin Sinclair
Your guitar will certainly give you more consistent quality sound along with a much longer life span if the correct care and attention is provided. Purchasing some accessories that are essential for the care of your guitar is vital if you are serious about playing the guitar. |
| 434 Views | Play Guitar Like A Pro By : Sandra Stammberger
The guitar is a wonderful instrument. Producing charismatic sound with high quality tunes, it is both a pleasure to learn. |
| 433 Views | Easy Ways to Learn to Play the Guitar By : Ian Williamson
Many people are interested in knowing how they can learn to play the guitar. First you must be dedicated to learning about the instrument before learning how to play it. |
| 433 Views | Guitar Grip Technique By : Ian Williamson
It is important for a person to learn how to handle the guitar properly while learning to play. As a beginner, he must understand that it is not advisable for him to learn to play while he is standing. |
| 432 Views | Bad Guitar Playing Habits By : Ian Williamson
In the course of learning to play the guitar, many people develop bad habits which are disturbing and inappropriate to people. These bad habits are easy to overcome once the person realizes that he has them and becomes familiar with the proper way to play the guitar. |
| 431 Views | Guitar lesson: Learn To Play Every Breath You Take By Ear By : Peter Edvinsson
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to play the hit songs you hear on the radio and be able to play them on your guitar even without tabs or sheet music! |
| 421 Views | Guitar Tabs and Guitar Chords - Build Your Knowledge Base and Become a Better Guitarist By : Al Wielder
Using guitar tabs and guitar chords together will broaden your understanding of the guitar fretboard and make you a better guitarist. |
| 420 Views | Learning To Play An Acoustic Guitar By : Victor Epand
Guitar happens to be the most important and magical musical instrument, which has transformed the entire musical landscape globally. Learning some of the basic acoustic guitar tips will take you a long way in learning the basics of the trade. |
| 416 Views | Learning To Play A Guitar By : Victor Epand
The above article discusses the various nuances of learning how to play a guitar. It describes the process of learning to play a guitar. It provides a beginner with tips on how to start learning to play guitar. It speaks about important factors involved in the learning process such as the initial struggling phase, importance of finding the right teacher and also the necessity of practice. |
| 415 Views | You Need Stronger Fingers for Guitar Playing By : Ian Williamson
Guitar playing is one of the most popular ways to personally play and enjoy music. The appeal of the guitar is mostly due to its presence in practically all popular and rock music recordings. |
| 414 Views | Buying And Playing Your Guitar By : Sandra Stammberger
Guitars are favored instruments by almost all musical performers today. Anywhere you go, you will find this instrument or one of its relatives. |
| 413 Views | How to Look After Your Guitar By : Ian Williamson
It is no big secret that proper care of your guitar will give you a more consistent quality of sound and an extended for the guitar . If you are at alls erious about playing guitar you will want to get some accessories that are essential for the care of the guitar. A guitar player is only as good as the sound and the quality of the guitar that they are playing. |
| 413 Views | Hip Hop Culture and Modern Rap By : Craig Rad
Hip hop has been an important cultural and musical movement in the US as well as all over the world. This article presents the evolution of this cultural movement and its most important elements. |
| 406 Views | The Anatomy of Guitars By : Victor Epand
The article provides a detailed description and basic theories of guitars. Each parts and sub parts are discussed along with the distinguished role they play in playing well. |
| 399 Views | Developing an Appreciation of Classical Music By : Mike Freemen
Classical music is one of the most original and most striking of art forms. This article provides some tips for getting in touch with the classical. |
| 397 Views | Classical,Acoustic and Electric Guitar By : Ian Williamson
A guitar is a stringed instrument that produces sounds through the string’s vibration resonating within the guitar’s body. |
| 396 Views | Guitar lesson: How To Improvise The Classical Guitar Way By : Peter Edvinsson
When I was a fifteen years old guitarist playing rock solos and classical guitar pieces I remember that I had a desire to be able to improvise on my guitar in a classical manner. Is this possible and if so how.... |
| 395 Views | The Popularity Of The Twelve String Guitar By : Victor Epand
Guitars are available in different incarnations the most popular being the twelve string guitar. Some its unique features are good sound quality and natural chorus effects. It has also got the innate capability of adding life to any dull performance. |