It’s a fact of life for guitarists – your strings will break. Probably at the worst possible time as well! Right before a gig or just after restringing. But why do guitar strings break? What is it that causes them to snap? And once you know what can you do to avoid it happening again …
Are you ready to rock (or strum, or even fingerpick) but not quite sure which guitar to choose? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Choosing the perfect guitar can be a daunting task, especially if you’re just starting out. But it really doesn’t have to be. How? Well this guide is going to make it …
Playing barre chords is one of the toughest parts of learning guitar. For beginners and even more experienced players they are a source of frustration and pain. I’m going to sound like a bit of a pompous ass now, so forgive me, but barre chords were something I didn’t really struggle with. There was still …
Punk rock is often associated with non-conformity and rebellion. Rather than a specific guitar for punk many believe that any old guitar will do the job. However, just like any genre of music certain guitars are better suited to the punk rock sound. In fact some of the best guitars for punk rock may surprise …
As a guitarist there can be nothing worse than being in the middle of a gig and breaking a string, having a cable fail or losing something and realizing you don’t have a replacement. Being unprepared is a musicians worst nightmare but happens far too often. You should always have a fully stocked gig bag! …
If there’s one thing pretty much every guitarists wants it’s more guitars. Buying and owning guitars is so addictive there’s even a (joke) condition about it: GAS – Guitar Acquisition Syndrome. But whilst that might be a bit of fun there is a serious question behind it – how many guitars do you really need? …
Learning the order of the guitar strings as well as their names and numbers is something you should have memorized as soon as possible. It might be boring but it’s a fundamental piece of knowledge that is only going to help with understanding the guitar. I took far longer than I should I have to …
Are you new to the guitar or thinking about whether to try playing? Almost everyone at the start wonders how long it takes to learn guitar. There’s no harm in admitting we want to get good at something as quickly as possible. Unfortunately it’s never that easy. So, how long does it really take to …
Taking care of your guitar is important. You want it to sound its best and last as long as possible, right? So you do the right things like storing it properly, keeping it at the correct temperature and humidity etc. But what about the strings and the tension they put on the guitar? Do you …
One of the fundamentals when learning to play the guitar is holding the pick correctly. While it’s not strictly necessary – you can play without one – most people play with a pick and it makes sense to learn how to do it properly. Getting the right technique early is helpful too. Some people go …