CMC here, whasssup? Wow…how can anyone possibly write well about “Guitar playing?” What in the heck does it mean? Why would anyone take up such a potentially dangerous, potentially hearing damaged pursuit as guitar? -Or am I totally over-thinking this? Perhaps you’re here to just read about “GUITAR PLAYING” without the sound and fury-just facts …
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 …
If you’re just starting out on an acoustic guitar, practicing basic techniques is extremely important because they build the foundation for your playing in the future. You want to make sure you have a good handle on them before moving ahead to more intermediate skills. Strumming and Rhythm A huge part of playing acoustic guitar …
If you’re interested in picking up classical guitar, there are three essential lessons to learn that will only help you to succeed, and they’re lessons that nearly every classical guitarist has mastered. Fingerpicking Being able to play without a pick is essential for playing in the classical guitar style (you could however use a thumb …
Picture this: you’re in a car with your friends and they turn on the radio to their favorite station. You enjoy the songs coming on, but you reach a state of monotony. It’s all the same music you’ve been hearing for the past six months. You want something different, but not weird. There seems to …
Salutations, guitarists! Today we’re going to explore the infamous guitar scales. They are a key to any guitarist’s skillset. They help one understand the workings of chords and notes, as well as making them prepared for more situations in which they need to improvise what they play. Despite how substantial knowing your scales are, you …
Guitar scales are a complex, yet crucial aspect to any advanced guitarist. Having a knowledge of these scales will help you become more of a well-rounded and expert musician. Not only will you become more versatile, but you will be prepared when rocking out with your buddies, because you’ll know what to play and when …
Good afternoon, my fellow guitar enthusiasts! This is Joshua Olivieri (don’t try reading my last name out loud) from guitarcontrol.com bringing you some simple beginner chords to get you started on the path of music. So you’re just starting out with your guitar, and you’re a little unsure of where to begin. Should you start …
Hello, guitar players! It’s Joshua Olivieri from guitarcontrol.com bringing you some easy guitar songs for all of the beginners out there. So you just got your guitar, you’ve learned a few chords, and you strum well. Now you’re ready to start playing music. You may be a put unsure of how to start looking for …
Blues guitar is a more complicated and stylistic portion of guitar playing. Its classic feel has caused it to fade into the background of modern things like pop and rock. Regardless, it is still used today by great guitarists all around the world. And it’s easy to see why: it has a vibe that makes …