Whenever we start learning something new, whether it’s driving a car, fly-fishing, or learning to play an instrument, this new activity that appears in our lives will demand effort, attention, and dedication. But above all, it will require time. Modern life pulls our extremities towards the four cardinal points in its constant demand of our …
When we start playing the guitar, it is common for us to ask ourselves many questions. Among them, a very common one is the following: Is it easier to learn to play electric guitar than acoustic? This is something I asked myself when I started learning back then in the eighties. But because I learned …
When you start dreaming about playing guitar, the idea of playing an electric guitar may become more appealing to you than an acoustic one. Of course, this is a matter of taste, and you may prefer one over the other. But when you are at home or at a live show, listening to your favorite …
Thirty years ago, when I started to think about how to learn guitar in my home, there was no Internet. No social networks, and none of the other invaluable resources we have access to today. In those days, I only had friends, who barely knew a little more than I did, and magazines like “Guitar …
Learning the notes of our guitar is something we can do without boring music theory lessons. As a start, it’s good to know that the guitar uses the same musical notes as the rest of the instruments. It’s also good to know that the notes on the fretboard are the same for all types of …
Playing the guitar is an activity that presents many difficulties for beginners when they start playing this instrument. The most common troubles that a beginner player experiments are note changes, fingers moving too slowly, not having control in the movement of the fingers, or not having coordination between both hands when playing. In this article, we will …
We already know that the strings of our electric guitar are a key part of achieving a good sound. So we must make sure that they are in good condition and tuned so that our instrument sounds the way we want it to sound. But when we think about the strings, this question arises: when to change electric guitar …
In this article, I will explain to you how guitar amps work. When you play an electric guitar, you need a guitar amplifier. The amp is the device that amplifies the audio signal that your electric guitar delivers through the microphones, selectors, keys, and audio output. This audio signal is generated in the coils of the pickups when …
Choosing the right pick to play your guitar can have a vital influence on your musical performance. But it is one of the most often ignored aspects of the guitar world. As this is an important issue, in the following article, I will help you answer the question “What guitar pick should I use?”. What …
If you are starting to play electric guitar, one of the things that will surely catch your attention is your guitar pickups. You will surely wonder, as I did when I started playing, how do electric guitar pickups work? In this article, we will explore together the exciting world of electric guitar pickups to understand in …
I started playing electric guitar when I was a teenager. I didn’t know anything when I started. But as I progressed, I realized that the world of electric guitars was made up of many more elements than just guitars. First, there are many different types of guitars from which you can choose the ideal model for you. …
Slash is one of the most famous guitarists of all time. He is best known for being part of the legendary American hard rock band Guns N’ Roses. In this article, I will tell you the story of Slash, and in the end, I will reveal what guitar does Slash play. The early life of …
There are historical moments in the history of music, moments that make certain artists, songs, or records stand out. Today I will tell you about one moment that impacted the history of Rock and Pop music. This is the story of a great song, and I will reveal the secret of who played guitar on …
What do tomato plants and learning guitar have in common? Let me explain: I always like to see tomato plants while they are being cropped. The combination of their green and red colors of these crops is something so beautiful to see. These plants need support to grow, or they sprawl over the soil. Farmers …
Is learning to play guitar hard work or fun like playing a game? Work commonly requires dedication and commitment. Play is generally something you can stop at any time. In other words, nobody will push you to play. Work and games are not mutually exclusive, and it will always be healthy to achieve a good …
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The history of slide guitar began when the Hawaiian guitarist Joseph Kekuku accidentally discovered the slide guitar technique in 1889. It all started when Joseph was walking along a railroad track and found a metal bolt in the ground. As he picked up the bolt, he struck the strings of the guitar he was carrying …
How to learn to play guitar? Is it better to learn with videos on YouTube or with an online course? Is it better to learn by reading books? In my experience, all these questions are valid, and all these can also be answered in affirmative. It is true that in these times in which we are …
When you start playing guitar, you probably think it’s enough to learn chords, strumming, playing on time, and with proper technique. And when the time comes, and you first hear about scales, you may ask yourself, why I have to learn guitar scales? Is it really necessary? I’m not going to lie to you, scales …
I started playing guitar as a teenager with a poor-quality electric guitar. A friend gave me my first lessons. With him, I learned the first elementary notions of playing guitar and my first chords. I felt great satisfaction when I managed to form my first chords and make them sound good. The satisfaction and feeling …
We have already made several posts about how to begin playing guitar here at All Stringed. We have talked about how to learn acoustic guitar chords for beginners. And have posted about 10 easy songs to play on guitar for beginners too. But it’s time to talk about a very important thing that you must do before anything …
