There are many varying types of guitar picks that can be used for different purposes. Some picks are more popular than others, and each person has their own preference as to which type of pick is best for them. Some people believe that it doesn’t really matter what kind of pick they use as long …
Acoustic guitars are a staple in almost every genre of music. They provide an intimate, warm sound that is distinct from the crisp, bright sound of electric guitars. Different acoustic guitar models offer a range of sounds, from very bright to very mellow, so guitarists can find the perfect sound for their style. The best …
Have you ever heard, or maybe even seen a guitarist live on stage, who moved you just by striking a single chord or playing a single note? That was sure to be a good guitarist with a good tone. What is “Tone”? Tone is the timbre of a tone, scale. The tone depends on various …
There are several approaches to learning about the notes on the guitar fretboard . First and foremost, the result is important: you should be able to find every note on the guitar. Personally, I always take a path that involves a combination of strong memorization, intelligent derivation and experience. Step 1: Memorize notes on the …
A guitar also needs to be looked after. Why? She’s still doing what she’s supposed to. It still sounds just as great as it did on the first day! right? Wrong. A guitar is also more and more prone to ‘breakdowns’ and suffers if it is not properly cared for. And what makes the whole …
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Ever wanted to know why the frets are spaced the way they are on the neck of your guitar? This is what we will try to explain in this article, in a very basic way that is brief but largely sufficient if we do not intend to build a guitar. Pythagoras’ observations Pythagoras thinks that …
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There are certainly as many guitars as there are guitarists. With all the technical, electronic or even aesthetic differences coupled with technological progress, today we can count on a variety of possibilities. But then, what about the difference in the number of frets? And, what are the advantages and disadvantages? This is the subject of …
Have you been playing with your guitar for a few hours, and it has just suddenly let go of your strings? The strings of guitars age and break with force of using them. Whether you are an apprentice in guitar lessons or an experienced player, the passage of the string change is mandatory. As a …
Equalizing an acoustic guitar is more complicated than it seems, especially for beginner home studio owners. The recording can seem quite simple, but when trying to integrate an acoustic guitar track into your mix, one often realizes a number of rather difficult problems to correct with an EQ, unpleasant resonances in the bass, noises of …
You really need to understand the importance of good posture. A good posture with your bass guitar surely seems important. During my many travels, if you only knew the number of bassists that I see who had adopt a bad working posture! You need to adapt the position of your bass guitar to your body …