If you’ve been wanting to explore the world of guitar pedals but aren’t quite sure which ones to get, you’re in luck! Today we’re going to lay out the 4 must have guitar pedals no matter what style or genre of music you’re playing Guitar pedals are the most effective tool in your arsenal to…
Learning to play by ear can seem like a daunting skill that you have to be born with in order to learn, and if you’re not born with it then surely it must take years if not a lifetime to master? Learning to play by ear can take a reasonably short time when starting with…
Picking the ideal guitar pick can be hard a hard thing to pick! The choice comes down to ease of play, comfort, and the amount of power you need for your play style. Thinner picks are easier for beginners to play with and are great for making rhythm playing easier. but don’t have the power…
Choosing the right kind of pick for your acoustic guitar will depend on what level player you are and your play style. The general rule of thumb is that thinner picks sound better for light and bright strumming while thicker picks give you better control of your playing; especially when picking strings. To help you…
Plugging in your electric guitar for the first time can leave you feeling a bit confused and disappointed. Unlike the sounds you’ve come to associate with the instrument, why is your tone sounding so clean? The reality is that getting your guitar ready to play your favorite style of music takes a little bit of…
A bland sounding guitar can be a frustrating roadblock to overcome on your quest to be a prolific guitarist. Your guitar can sound bad due to rattling strings, dull tone, or even your guitar sliding out of tune when bending strings. Although the guitar hardware and setup can be to blame, poor playing technique can also…
We’ve all dealt with the hassle of a broken guitar string. Once one goes you usually need to buy a whole new set! Strings usually break while practicing, so I’d say a lot of us are guilty of replacing just the string that broke and carrying on as If nothing happened! The general rule of…
The joys of guitar should not be reserved exclusively for long haired punks still riding out their teenage years. Everyone should be able to and can, learn how to play the guitar, no matter their age. No matter how old you are learning guitar takes time and patience. They’ll be days of frustration where you’ll…
In a world where guitarists are typically regarded as the most important member of a band, the bass guitar has been relegated to the back of the queue when putting together your dream band lineup. But is the idea that bass guitar isn’t important a fair point or a misunderstanding of the instrument propped up…
A staple of the Southern United States Blues movement, slide guitar did away with the typical scales and progression of what had come before it and turned the guitar into something completely new. Open tuning allowed these guitarists to freely slide between chords, creating a twangy sound unique to the genre. To get started with…
