Chords are the foundation for all music. They provide the harmonic structure, and even when full chords are not being played, the tonality of the notes that are present will suggest an accompanying chord. This is why it’s so essential for new guitar players to learn Easy Guitar Chord Songs. This arsenal of chords will …
Fingerstyle guitar is exactly what the name implies, playing your guitar with your fingers rather than a pick. The advantage to fingerstyle playing is that a guitarist can play more complex pieces that can including moving bass lines integrated with melodies. The style is used often when playing classical for just this reason, but folk …
In theory any song for guitar can be played on an electric guitar or an acoustic guitar, but some songs are so intrinsically linked to electric guitar that you can’t imagine them being played any other way. These songs are most always classic songs that were recorded with electric guitar and have remained electric guitar …
Are you one of those people who dreams about playing the guitar but doesn’t want to put in years of practice to play a few songs for your own enjoyment? What if I told you there were easy to play guitar songs you could learn with minimal effort? It’s true that learning to play songs …
Think about the rock guitar songs that inspired you to want to pick up the guitar and play. You’d give anything to play some of those songs, wouldn’t you? Well, the good news is you can. Maybe not right away, but with patience and a whole lot of practice, one day you can play some …
The following is a list of five songs that will each help you practice a different technique or skill that’s valuable for beginners. “Roxanne” by The Police By playing “Roxanne,” you’ll be able to practice the staccato technique, which can be described as a choppy way of playing. By not letting the notes ring out, …
Are you a fan of country music? Do you have an acoustic guitar handy? If so, you can probably learn to play the four songs discussed here with relative ease, provided you already have a few basic guitar skills. If you understand song structure, rhythm and strumming patterns, and you’re able to fluidly switch between …
How to Choose the Best Electric Guitar for Beginners? If you’re a beginning player looking to get your first electric guitar, it’s important to consider a few factors before making a final purchase. It’s likely this guitar will stick with you for a while, so you want to make sure you’re happy with it. The …
Why Scales are So Important for Your Solos? Anyone who has picked up an instrument before, no matter which one it was, has probably heard of scales. But do you know why that is? Do you know why everyone stresses the importance of scales, and learning and practicing them? Especially if you’re learning jazz guitar …
An acoustic guitar is a good choice for beginning players who enjoy singing-songwriting, strumming, and classical music. It’s also good if you don’t have a lot of space for an amplifier, or if you’re looking to keep the noise level down. Before you go out to your local music shop to make a purchase, make …