Guitar theory is nothing more than the study of music theory as it applies to the guitar. The same principles of music theory that apply to any other instrumentalist apply to guitar players as well. Melodic and harmonic progression, chord structure, scales, and note reading are examples of music theory study any musician will need …
Many guitar players never bother learning to read standard notation, choosing instead to read guitar tablature, a more guitar-oriented approach to musical notation. Guitar tab is simply six horizontal lines (like the musical staff) that represent the strings of the guitar. Numbers placed on the strings indicate fret number so anyone reading the tab knows …
I’ve always been a fan of learning guitar visually, but sitting down with an instructor at an appointed time has never been my strong suit. To put it mildly, I’ve always worked better on my schedule (and at my own pace) than on a schedule set by someone else. For this reason, I’ve always preferred …
Jazz is a musical genre with its roots in the blues, however, jazz uses more complex scales, chords, progressions, and time signatures than basic blues. The best way to describe jazz is as a classy cousin to the blues. While the chords in jazz are more complex than those used in other musical forms, jazz …
Leaning how to play acoustic guitar isn’t difficult. You don’t need to be a musical genius to learn any instrument, and the acoustic guitar is one of the most popular instruments for those just getting into music. They don’t need to be plugged in, they’re portable, and you can purchase a decent starting instrument at …
Guitar tablature, often referred to as simply TAB, is a method of notating music for guitarists and other stringed-instrument players. It’s a system that consists of six lines that correspond to the strings of the guitar. Numbers are placed on these lines to represent the frets to be played, giving a guitarist the essential information …
Playing guitar at a professional level can take years of intense practice and study, but you don’t need to be playing at a professional level to enjoy playing songs. There are easy beginner guitar songs in every genre you can start working on with just a few lessons. Playing songs is one of the best …
The major scale is one of the most basic and widely used scales in music. The major scale is also the scale most often used as a reference when building other scales. The C major scale has all natural notes, meaning it has no sharps or flats in it. The notes of the C major …
Some of the most recognized and popular guitar songs throughout the history of music are also some of the easiest to learn. A lot of beginning guitar players are surprised to learn that a song doesn’t have to be difficult to play in order for it too sound good. Three people could compile a list …
There’s something about playing the acoustic guitar that’s relaxing and unassuming, which is why it’s a popular choice for someone who wants to pursue music as a hobby. For those people, playing some of their favorite songs on the guitar or being able to show off to friends and family is the ultimate goal. Fortunately …