Buying gifts for our loved ones can definitely be a chore, but if you have a guitar player in your life, it could be made easier by buying a guitar related gift. If you’re not experienced with the world of guitar playing and don’t know where to start, use our handy guide on the best …
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Jazz is an incredibly impressive style of music that can be played on many different instruments. It takes influences from multiple types of music. Once you know how to play, it’s pretty easy going, but handling the basics can be tough. Here we are sharing some top tips and advice that can help you to …
Not many people would think of it but the ukulele can actually be a very romantic instrument. Picking the right ukulele songs could lead you to wooing that special someone in your life. There are so many romantic hits from the decades, and many of them are easy to pick up for ukulele players. Using …
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Playing a musical instrument is something most people want to do. Guitar is one of the most popular instruments to learn because it’s relatively cheap and quick to pick up. But what happens if you are presented with the challenge of playing your guitar and being left handed. Being a lefty comes with a lot …
There are a few options available to you when it comes to restringing a guitar. If you are a guitar playing pro, restringing should be something you can do yourself at home. If you are new to the guitar playing world then the best route to go would be to visit your local music store …
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Practicing finger exercises for guitar are much like trying to get your kids to eat their vegetables. While they’re not fun to do or something to look forward to, frequently playing drills, scales and other finger exercises can deliver some huge benefits to even the most seasoned musician. We’ve got some awesome exercises to work …
Anyone that regularly visits a guitar store will have, at some point, experienced somebody playing those opening notes of Stairway to Heaven. It always seems to be the go-to riff for every musician when they are trying out a new guitar. But if you’ve ever looked into the rules of guitar shops or have heard …
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The guitar is a beautifully versatile instrument that is easy to play and can produce some of the best music in today’s modern world. However, this stringed instrument can also be the most difficult to learn. Before you even start playing your guitar, it’s important to tune it. With a tuner, it’s very easy to …
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Any guitar player who is a fan of the classics like Led Zeppelin or George Harrison may know about the guitar slide technique. It’s the method that guitarists use to get that ‘sliding’ sound from the instrument. The technique was created in the early 20th century and quickly became famous all over the world. Whether …
A guitar capo can be a very complicated piece of equipment if you are a complete beginner. It’s easy to ignore them altogether as a guitarist because you can play most songs without ever having to use one. But if you’re planning on being a master guitar player, the day will eventually come when you …
This list is to give you a rough idea of which musical instrument will be most challenging to learn, the intent is not to put you off learning that particular instrument. The truth is every instrument is a little bit difficult to learn at first, but they get easier to play with time. Although these …
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Playing an instrument is a skill that many people possess, literally millions of people spread across the globe all play instruments at different levels. Perhaps you play for fun or maybe you’re a seasoned professional. Perhaps you’ve finally decided you want to pick up a new hobby by way of learning an instrument. In this …
How important is the brand when you are looking to buy a ukulele? Are the best ukulele brands significantly better than the basic brands? What is the sign of quality when it comes to uke brands. We’ve explored more about ukulele makers and brands in this guide.
Regularly cleaning your guitar strings can easily extend the life of the instrument, as well as improve the tone and make it much more comfortable to play. Every guitar player loves that crisp and bright tone you get when you buy brand new strings. That freshness can be achieved with guitar cleaning too. In this …
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As you advance with your guitar playing, you begin to pay closer attention to your instrument and take note of the technical aspects of the guitar. This includes the strings, one of the most fundamental aspects of the guitar. With time you will need to change your guitar strings. As they age, the quality of …
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At some point in your musical journey, you will hear the phrase “practice with a metronome”. In fact, I’d be willing to make that a bet and I know I would win because every musician encounters this sooner or later. It’s no secret that practicing with a metronome will allow you to hit the right …
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Picking up a new hobby can be a daunting prospect, especially when you’re starting from scratch with little or no knowledge about the particular subject. This especially holds true when you’re learning a new instrument. In this guide, we look at the guitar and we talk about how fast you can learn guitar, realistically speaking …
Almost every single instrument you own requires some form of maintenance, whether it’s your guitar, your saxophone or your piano. Just like a car, instruments need to be serviced from time to time in order to ensure that they are functioning properly. This is why we change guitar strings or tune our pianos. The first …
If you’ve always wondered how many keys a piano has, or why it has that amount, this is for you. We’ll discuss the evolution of the piano and how it affected the number of keys on a piano, and take you through the best number of keys to buy for yourself. So, if you’re a …
Most of us would love to be able to play the piano, but not everyone has the dedication to see it through and turn themselves into an established pianist. Before you start your lessons, you might have some questions about playing piano, such as “is piano hard to learn?” and “how long will it take?” …
Many people overlook the importance of regularly cleaning their piano keys. And, when you mention it to them, the question “How do I clean the keys on my piano?” often pops up! Being able to play the piano must be one of the greatest joys that life has to offer. Whether you’re a Mozart-Wunderkind, a …
We tend to think of playing an instrument as a visual thing to do. Most of us use sight when learning to play piano, but plenty of blind piano players out there had to learn the hard way, without the use of this sense. Any blind musicians are at a big disadvantage, and some of …
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