Articles about Guitars
Wednesday, November 14th, 2007
We all know about that other world famous composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, but now tell me, how does another musician with the same first and last name get anywhere trying to promote his original music on the internet. He would have to become an seo expert to gain any name recognition, albeit someone else’s name.
The other Andrew Webber is Andrew Webber – Blues Rock guitarist
The only way to get anyone to remember, is to give a Gift song. There’s a million and one ways to create a name for yourself, but you want people to like you as well. Pay a visit, get a song, remember – so long
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Sunday, October 21st, 2007
The ultimate guitar multi-effects pedal, the POD X3 Live will amaze you with the most complete array of POD-quality guitar amp and effect models ever. It’s loaded with rare vintage treasures, modern boutiques, and perennial classics and offers nearly unlimited creative possibilities. With working musicians in mind, POD X3 was designed to serve multipurpose functions. Take it on stage in front of thousands of screaming fans or in the studio.
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Monday, August 27th, 2007
Whenever a beginner asks me how to play bass guitar I want to know his very own reason why he wants to learn playing bass.
The reason why is essential because it is the initial reason that predicts if someone will will quit soon, stay mediocre or become good.
I already mentioned it in a former post:
To my opinion you will only become a good bass player when you have an deep desire to play, to express yourself, to follow your passion.
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Friday, August 10th, 2007
Sitting Positions
There are two accepted sitting positions for holding your guitar; casual and classical.
1. Pick up the guitar and make sure that the guitar body is supported by your leg.
2. Position yourself at the edge of your chair.
3. Ensure that your back is relaxed but straight.
4. Lean the guitar back towards you slightly.
Standing Position
1. Pick up the guitar and place the strap over your shoulder. Adjust the strap so that the guitar is positioned mid-body.
2. Use your left hand to support the neck of the guitar.
3. Rest your right hand over the bridge of the guitar.
Read all of Guitar Lessons – How To Hold Your Guitar
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Saturday, June 30th, 2007
The best feature of the Jamorama Package is the
26 bundled “jam tracks” with allows the user to play some songswith live bass, drums and keyboard backing (a lot of other guitar-teaching software use computer-generated backing tracks which just don’t cut it). Ben believes that the best way to learn for a beginner is to start jamming along with other instruments as soon as possible, and I wholeheartly agree. I consider myself an intermediate-level player. But still there were still a lot of cool new tricks I learnt from this package.
Read more: Jamorama Guitar Learning Package
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Sunday, June 24th, 2007
Hints on Buying Your Second Hand Guitar and Questions to Ask the Seller
The model and make of the guitar – It is best if you can research the guitar model you are interested in to find out the asking price elsewhere, both the new and used price. Also in your research, find out if other people have experienced any problems with it. You can find reviews for almost any guitar submitted at www.harmony-central.com/Guitar or you can check it out at your local
music store.
Check the condition of the guitar – Ask the seller about any damage that would be undetectable upon rough inspection. An honest seller may tell you.
How old is the guitar, how long have they had it? – If they have owned it for a long time, they should know the history of its use, repairs and maintenance etc. If they are not forthcoming with that sort of information, they may be trying to pull one over you.
Check for the following when inspecting the guitar:
The guitars overall condition – Examine the guitar and make note of any obvious damage. – Guitars often take a bit of wear and tear and if its just small scrapes and scratches then the guitar should probably be OK. Check for rust also, not just on the strings, but also examine the hardware that is holding the strings and the pickups. If you find rust in any of these places… run! It’s not worth it. A guitar that may fall apart on you in the near future isn’t much good, is it? Trust me – leave it alone.
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Saturday, June 23rd, 2007
In all probability, if you have asked someone if you could use their guitar for a while, it would be a steel string acoustic or an old classical acoustic guitar.
Acoustic guitars only require a pick while electric guitars require things like leads, amps, speakers and power. Acoustic guitars are very easy to learn on.
Another great thing about acoustic guitars is that you don’t have a volume control. In the beginning stages of learning to play, it is probably better to play on a guitar that isn’t going bother your neighbors, you only want it loud enough so your ears alone can hear both your good performances and of course, your errors.
There are many different reasons why people play guitar. What it is that you want to get out of the guitar? Listen to different styles and
genres of music to discover what your tastes in guitar and music are. Ask musicians at music shops about what kind of guitars different bands use, or ask them what kind of amps/effects those artists use to get that sound.
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Thursday, April 5th, 2007
Learning guitar chords may seem daunting for a new guitar
player. However, it dosen’t have to be that way. Remember, the guitar professionals were once novices who didn’t have a clue about chords as well! In this article, I will divulge some
proven tips for learning chords quickly and easily.
Firstly, let’s define what a guitar chord is. A guitar chord is
a collection of tones sounded in harmony by pulling two or more strings on a guitar. It usually requires playing open strings.
Read more: Tips For Learning Guitar Chords
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Sunday, April 1st, 2007
Now is as good a time as any to develop a Guitar Practice
Schedule. Let’s face it, if we want to be better guitar players, then we need to play! Notice that the key word here is play, not work. But, if you’re anything like me, then you know how easy itis to let other demands on your time get in the way of practicing your guitar. Time management is always a challenge, but I find it helps when I write things down and can visualize my priorities.
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Tuesday, March 13th, 2007
For novice guitar players, learning to play chords can seem daunting. Watching skilled guitarists, it seems effortless, but actually doing it yourself may prove a bit more challenging. However, as with anything, regular practice and an understanding of the basics can make guitar chords more accessible than you think. While playing one-string melodies can be a fun way to get accustomed to guitar playing, the true personality and flavor of guitar music relies on chords.
Get the rest of the article here: guitar chords and sound.
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Monday, March 12th, 2007
The process of guitar tuning is relatively simple. Novice guitar players may benefit from a few tools that make the process even easier, and more accurate. There are a variety of guitar tuners available. Some play a note in perfect pitch, allowing you to hear how your notes should sound. These are often very basic, and quite inexpensive. Some more sophisticated models can also detect a note as you play it, and indicate how far off-key (and in which direction) the string is. There are even online tools that help you tune your guitar properly by playing a note in perfect pitch, and are very often completely free.
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Wednesday, March 7th, 2007
Line 6 was founded in 1996 and was based in Agoura Hills,
California. It is a producer of digital modeling electric
guitars, acoustic guitars,amplifiers and for good effects
processors. The company experienced a quick expansion in the early 2000s due to it’s achievement of their POD branded product that reproduced the sound of various classic and amazing modern guitar amplifiers, effects pedals,amplifier cabinets and other microphones, with a high-quality deal of accuracy.
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Wednesday, February 21st, 2007
After years of teaching and speaking with other guitar players it still amazes me how many players fail to warm up properly. I understand the desire to pick up the guitar and start playing but a few simple warm up steps will improve your playing and practice and help reduce injury. That’s right, you can get injured by playing guitar, especially if your hands and fingers are not warmed up.
Read more: Warm Up Tips for Guitar Players
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Friday, February 16th, 2007
So, you’ve got your eye on an electric guitar, or an acoustic
with a pick-up. Then you’re going to need an amplifier! But
there’s such a huge range, it can be daunting to even know whereto start looking. Well, there’s some key questions that can help guide you…
Read more: Amplifier Buyer’s Guide
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Tuesday, February 6th, 2007
The rumors were true. Van Halen will reunite with original singer David Lee Roth for a summer tour of North America.
“I am very excited to get back to the core of what made Van Halen,” guitarist Eddie Van Halen said in a statement posted Friday on the band’s Web site announcing a 40 city tour. No specific dates have been named.
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Sunday, January 7th, 2007
The internet can also help improve one’s skill with the guitar. There are many websites available that give tips from a beginner’s stage to the more advanced lessons.
Instructional videos are also available. Some were produced by rock stars and each of these individuals have or use a different technique.
The best technique that can be used to check your progress is by playing the guitar at the same time as the same song is playing in the background. That way, if you are playing “off key”, adjustments can be made until it is perfected.
More about: The Modern Way of Playing the Guitar
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