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America’s Capo: The Story of Kyser Capos
It all started in 1981, when Milton Kyser, a retired machinist, heard his guitar-playing friend complain about the elastic band capo that was standard at the time.
Playing Guitar at a Traditional Church
I was the music director at a small Lutheran church for over a decade. My official responsibilities did not include providing music for the worship service, but I often did so out of necessity or because I really wanted to be more involved in the music ministry. As a guitarist, I found there was not […]
A Guide to Open String Tunings
Open string tunings allow guitarists to venture into a whole new realm of music and playing styles. Check out this guide for details on open tunings.
Guide to Guitar Strings
Don’t get strung up when buying new guitar strings for your acoustic or electric guitar. Check out this guide for some help!
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?
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 […]