It is entirely possible to have a long, successful guitar career without much musical theory knowledge. But, theory is great to know for a variety of guitar-related tasks and activities, such as songwriting, teaching, and accompanimental playing.
Category: Guitar
Why Do Some of My Guitar Chords Sound Out of Tune?
Have you ever been playing a gig or practicing your guitar when all of a sudden something doesn’t sound right? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It is fairly common for guitarists to experience intonation issues on just a couple chords.
Can I Use Nylon Strings on my Steel-String Acoustic?
Restringing a guitar isn’t necessarily a particularly difficult task, but it is important to be sure you are putting the right type of strings on your guitar.
Humidity Control Solutions for Guitars
One of the most important things to think about when considering guitar care and maintenance is humidity. Most guitars are made of wood, which means they can warp and become damaged in a variety of climates.
The Best Guitar Songs of All Time
Guitars are the backbone of music, and this list of the best guitar songs from TakeLessons highlights some of the most popular and influential songs that have helped shape modern generations, even though they’re decades old.
5 Bad Habits of Beginner Guitar Players and How to Get Rid of Them
We’re going to explore the five most common bad habits that are found among guitarists, and how you can get rid of them for the best practice possible.
Why You Should Learn Barre Chords
Learning barre chords is very much worth the effort, and not just because you can play chords you can’t using open chords. By mastering barre chords, you’re unlocking a huge range of options and possibilities. In this article, I’ll explain how!
Five Guitar Strumming Tips for Beginners
This article pinpoints some essential guitar strumming tips for beginners in order to help with quick improvements as well as ways to avoid some common pitfalls and reduce the risk of injury.
NAMM 2017: Custom Guitar Art by Sarah Gallenberger
This year’s trip to NAMM 2017 revealed more than just the latest in new cool gear. We found Sarah Gallenberger who custom paints guitars (and other instruments) with unique and compelling designs.
Why Can’t My Guitar Play in Tune?
Methods exist today for making a guitar play perfectly in tune. Well, with equal temperament nothing is perfect in the whole orchestra. Let’s just say that out of tune notes can be mitigated until they are no longer noticeable. Highly respected session and touring musician Buzz Feiten (he played Woodstock) …