If you’re just learning to play guitar, the terms people use can really confuse you at first, especially when some people are unclear in how they use them. Take two common, related parts, the guitar saddle vs. the bridge: What’s the difference? The bridge of a guitar is the point where the strings cross before …
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If you’re new to the guitar, you might be confused by some of the terminology, especially around what type of strings a particular kind of guitar uses. For example, a common question new players might have is: what strings do classical guitars use? Classical guitars evolved in the early 19th century and used strings made …
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I have mentioned in other articles that while I play multiple instruments, the drums are by far my favorite. All instruments have their own characteristics that draw me to them, but the drums hold a special place in my heart. I have a much greater connection to my drum set than other instruments when I …
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Reggae legend Bob Marley wrote dozens upon dozens of iconic songs, some of which you probably hear nearly every day. When they hear his bouncy, syncopated guitar playing, some people wonder: What kind of strings did Bob Marley use? Bob Marley played multiple different guitars, both acoustic and electric, during his career, and based on …
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Grunge pioneer Kurt Cobain used his punk-influenced guitar playing and his emotionally resonant lyrics to bring a brand new sound to the mainstream. When trying to capture his sound, one question some people want to know is: What strings did Kurt Cobain use? Kurt Cobain played Dean Markley 2504 Light Top/Heavy Bottom 10-52 strings, according …
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John Lennon was an iconic songwriter and musician throughout multiple phases of his career, and his guitar playing, while sometimes underrated by critics, was a key part of that. What strings did John Lennon use during his long career? Lennon used Pyramid flatwound strings during the Beatles’ early years, switching to Gibson Sonomatic roundwound strings …
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There are thousands of different musical instruments in the world and they are all separated into different categories. Most people are familiar with a number of instruments that are classified as keyboard instruments. Whether we’re referring to a keyboard-style synthesizer or keyboard instruments like the piano, and pipe organ, these names will more or less …
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Chet Atkins was known as Mr. Guitar, so it’s not a surprise he played a wide range of instruments over the course of his career. But what strings did Chet Atkins use? Chet Atkins played a number of different brands and kinds of strings over his more than 50 year long recording career, but among …
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Here at Range of Sounds, we have several articles on all aspects of the mixing and mastering process. From explaining the basics of mixing and mastering to helping guide you through various ways to practice mixing and mastering, and many topics in between. However, one area we have yet to fully cover is whether your …
Can Your Own Music Be Mixed and Mastered? (Should You Avoid It?) Read More »
Acoustic guitar and standard tuning were made for one another. From intricate picking patterns to soothing chord strumming, let’s look at some excellent songs to play on your acoustic guitar. This list provides fifteen acoustic-focused songs in standard tuning that you can practice to continue improving your guitar-playing ability. I have provided links for the …
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