If you’re new to music, maybe you’ve been confused when people used terms like tone and pitch. Pitch is the frequency of a sound, which is determined by the number of vibrations per second the sound produces, while tone, also called timbre, refers to the quality of a sound, which can be influenced by a …
If you’ve ever gone on a trip, or even just had to run errands on the way back from music lessons, you might have wondered whether you can leave your guitar in the car. In general, avoid leaving a guitar in a car. Temperatures above 90 Fahrenheit (32 Celsius) can damage the glue that holds …
Calluses might not look great but they are a normal part of a guitarist’s life, in fact, it’s almost impossible to avoid getting them if you play on a regular basis. Moreso calluses are important because without them you wouldn’t be able to stand the discomfort and pain of strumming or fingerpicking the strings on …
If you’ve never had a guitar string break midplay then my friend you haven’t known fear and if it happens a few times too many then playing the guitar will begin to feel a little too much like Russian roulette. Jokes aside breaking a guitar string is not uncommon but it also shouldn’t be a …
While color coding is nothing new for those of you who play acoustic orchestral stringed instruments like violin, cello, and violas, it’s not as common when it comes to guitars and bass strings. So, plenty of guitarists can be taken aback when they find their new set from a different brand sporting colored ends. But …
Replacing your guitar strings can be a hassle especially if you have an upcoming gig and you want your guitar to sound crisp and fresh but not overly bright. Knowing how long guitar strings last and how often they should be changed can actually help you get the best results when it comes to your …
If you’ve played the guitar for long enough then you may notice that different guitarists approach this instrument in different ways. Some of them are searching for “the one” the guitar that will be by their side for many years to come. Others are more like guitar collectors that are trying to explore the capabilities …
This might sound harsh but I truly believe that knowing how to play the guitar is not enough to call yourself a guitarist, you also need to know how to maintain your guitar and strings. You can’t just leave your guitar exposed when you’re not playing it, and if you’re taking a break from your …
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I feel like guitarists can be broken down into two groups. One group can’t wait to string their guitar with a fresh set of strings, while the other group will try to postpone that inevitable moment for as long as possible. For a long time, I was part of the second group, and not because …
If we want our guitars to last us a long time we need to make sure they are kept and stored in the right conditions. This is especially true for those of you who are thinking of taking a break from playing the guitar or you’re switching to another model. Whatever the case may be …
