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Category: Guitar
Alternative Tunings for Guitar
“I’d tune to the numbers in a date; I’d tune to a piece of music I liked on the radio; I’d tune to bird songs and the landscape I was sitting in… “ —Joni Mitchell. Not every guitarist is as esoteric, or as talented, as Mitchell, who is as well-known for her alternative guitar tunings […]
Overdrive, Distortion, and Fuzz: What’s the Difference?
Overdrive, distortion, and fuzz are three common effects that can be added to an electric guitar sound, but what’s the difference between them?
Why Use Rock-iT Barre?
Laurie Hansen, a 62-year-old inventor with osteoarthritis, developed Rock-iT Barre, a device allowing players to play 108+ chords without bending their fingers. A rocking motion allows players to switch from major to minor chords with ease. The Rock-iT Barre is adjustable, allowing it to be used on various sizes of guitars and ukuleles. It can also be used […]
Popular Components of an Effects Pedal Chain
It is important thank you know how to properly set up a guitar pedal chain to ensure the best outcome and avoid unwanted sounds.
A Guide to the Capo
A capo, from the Italian capotasto (which means head fret), refers to a device used on the neck of a stringed (typically fretted) instrument to shorten the playable length of the strings, thereby raising the pitch. It is frequently used on guitars, mandolins, and banjos. Giovanni Battista Doni first used the term in his Annotazioni […]
Guitar Month
Guitar Month is coming soon in March 2019! Check out this special focus on one of the world’s favorite instruments. Tips, insights, and techniques relative to guitars will be available to enrich the guitar playing experience. Are you a guitar expert or manufacturer that wants to be included in our content? We’re looking for you and your expertise. We […]
Rock-iT Barre: A New Way to Learn Guitar Chords
Laurie Hansen, a 62-year-old inventor with osteoarthritis, developed Rock-iT Barre, a device allowing players to play 108+ chords without bending their fingers. A rocking motion allows players to switch from major to minor chords with ease. The Rock-iT Barre is adjustable, allowing it to be used on various sizes of guitars and ukuleles. It can […]
7 Simple Mistakes Self-Taught Guitar Players Make
Learning a new instrument can be really fun and exciting, especially when you have the drive to teach yourself. When learning guitar, there are some common mistakes that you can make when you don’t have an instructor or lesson teacher there to help. Fortunately, Bobby, the Guitar Answer Guy, shares some tips on fixing these […]
Buying an Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Acoustic-electric guitars, also known as electro-acoustic guitars, are advanced acoustic guitars that have built-in electronics to increase sound amplification.