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Andy Turnbull has been playing guitar since age 12 and loves writing about all things guitar related

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  • Private Guitar Tuition or Online Guitar Lessons - Which Should You Choose?
    [Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Because the age of the internet has made it so easy to buy a guitar at discounted prices, more people than ever before are now taking up guitar lessons. But the web is not just good for finding a bargain - you can also learn to play guitar online too. This is a far cry from the choices we had just a few years ago, when our only options were private guitar tuition or getting a book from the bookstore or by mail order. In this article, we will discuss the plus points and problems associated with each method of learning guitar.


  • Does She Really Want a Pink Acoustic Guitar?
    [Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Are you one of those parents whose tween daughter has been harrassing because she is desperate to have a pink acoustic guitar? Guitars are normally what you would expect to see on the wish list of boys between the ages of 8 and 15, but not your sweet little girl who was happy dressing up her dolls just a couple of years ago. It might be tempting to just wait and see if your daughter will naturally go off the idea of getting a guitar, or go out and buy her something from a bargain basement store, just in case it ends up collecting dust in her bedroom cupboard. Before dismissing the idea entirely, there are some things you might want to consider.


  • How to Read Guitar Tabs - An Introduction
    [Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] A burning desire to play the guitar is very strong in some individuals, regardless of age or background. One reason for this is that with just a little bit of practice, you can use guitar tabs to play many of your favorite songs. The only thing that stands in the way between you and the song that you want to play is learning how to read guitar tabs. It is actually a lot simpler than what you may have thought.


  • How to Play 6 String Guitar
    [Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Learning how to play 6 string guitar will not only enhance your enjoyment of the instrument, it will also open up a whole new world of music to you. Many people shy away from learning the guitar, simply because they feel that it is outside of their reach. It doesn't matter who you are, you can learn how to play the guitar in a relatively short period of time.


  • Learning How to Play Guitar Intervals Opens The Door To Writing Your Own Songs
    [Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] You will need to learn how to play guitar intervals at some point in order to be able to play music more efficiently and to be able to write your own music easily. In the simplest of terms, an interval is the distance between two individual notes when played one after the other.


  • Basics of How to Play Lead Guitar
    [Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Many of us would love to learn how to play lead guitar but it does take some practice. If you're able to successfully learn how to do it, you will quickly become the star of the show and your guitar playing abilities will get even better as a result.


  • Do You Want To Know How to Play a Guitar?
    [Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] If you would like to learn how to play guitar, you might be surprised to know that you could actually begin playing in a very short period of time. Although you may not be familiar with all of the intricacies involved in guitar playing, by learning some of the simple steps, you can play some songs that will keep you interested as you continue learning.


  • Learn How to Play Slide Guitar
    [Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] There are many different types of guitar that you can choose to play: Acoustic, electric, 6 and 12 string being some of the choices you have. There are also various ways that you are able to play these guitars, one of the more popular in certain types of music being the slide guitar.


  • Getting Started With Acoustic Guitar Chords
    [Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] If you have just started out learning to play guitar, you might not know exactly what an acoustic guitar chord is. This article provides an overview of guitar chords and shows you how to play one of the most popular.


  • Acoustic Guitar Tuning Is a Necessary Chore
    [Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Making sure your guitar is properly tuned is especially important when you first start learning to play. Acoustic guitar tuning needs to be carried out each and every time you practice or play, whether or not your tutor is present. There is no joy in playing an instrument that is out of tune.


  • Getting To Grips With Acoustic Guitar Tabs
    [Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Tablatures (more commonly referred to as tabs) are used for many stringed instruments, but most people immediately think of acoustic guitar tabs when they hear the term. This article provides the beginner with a basic understanding of tabs, and how they are used for playing the guitar.


  • Tips For Choosing Your First Beginner Acoustic Guitar
    [Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Once you have decided that you want to learn the guitar, one of the most important decisions will be which beginner acoustic guitar you want to learn with. To help decide, first you need to think about the style of music you want to play.


  • Free Acoustic Guitar Lessons and Cheap Acoustic Guitars Don't Mix!
    [Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] When you are about to learn any new instrument, cost will be a factor. Do you want to spend top dollar, only to find you have gone off the boil a few months later? With the advent of free acoustic guitar lessons appearing all over the internet, a lot of beginners think that a cheap acoustic guitar will be adequate. This is not the case.


  • A Fun And Easy Way To Learn How To Play The Guitar
    [Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] You do not need to pay a guitar tutor in order to learn the guitar. If you are searching for an easy way to learn how to play the guitar, this article will point you in the right direction.





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