When you decide to learn to play the electric guitar, your first step will be to find a guitar that is comfortable, of good quality, and has no damage or missing parts. No matter if you buy used or new, having a solid instrument to learn on is essential; it is very hard to learn good technique on a broken or faulty guitar. Getting advice from a seasoned player is often the best way to Read the rest of this entry »

In classical guitar you play a melody and finger single notes instead of chords on the fret board. The thickest string is 6, low E. That’s the note that sounds on the open string. The next string, 5, is A; 4, D; 3, G; 2, B; and 1, the thinnest, high E. Fingering any string at the first fret raises its pitch by a half-step, and each successive fret by another half-step. If you press the A string at the first fret, its note changes to A/Bflat; on Read the rest of this entry »

Before you even pick up a bass guitar, you’ll want to make sure the instrument you buy is of good quality, no matter if it is used or new. Try several basses and select one with the most comfortable neck for your hand size, comfortable weight and balance, and one that has no damage to any parts. Having a professional do a good set up on a new or used bass is also recommended.

Once you have your bass, you’ll want to first practice getting used to the string spacing. Read the rest of this entry »

The electric guitar is one of the most popular instruments in the world for young children and even adults looking for a new hobby. Anyone wishing to get the most out their electric guitar playing experience should take lessons if their is a good teacher in their area and they can afford it. But there are a few simple things that they can probably learn on their own if they take a little time.

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