Metallica, arguably the most famous and one of the most influential bands in the history of metal music, has just released its 11th studio album (not counting their live or cover albums), 72 Seasons. 72 Seasons is the band’s first album of new music since 2016’s Hardwired to Self-Destruct and only their fourth album since …
10 Metallica Songs With Tabs (Standard, E-Flat, Drop-C) Read More »
Feeling comfortable while playing guitar is important. In fact, for many guitarists (including myself and those I play in bands with), the feel of a guitar is just as important as the tone and far more important than what brand is on the headstock. The feel of the neck is vital, as it is where …
Pros and Cons Of Sanding Your Guitar Neck (Should You Do It?) Read More »
Country music is filled with literally thousands, if not tens of thousands, of songs written in standard tuning. This list will not consist of the most popular, chart-topping songs (although some of them might be), but rather it will be comprised of various styles to expose you to a broader range of music that will …
One thing some people don’t realize is that an acoustic guitar can go through a tremendous amount of movement over time, depending on temperature, humidity, string tension, and other factors. That can lead to problems, including parts coming loose, leading some people to wonder: “Why is my guitar bridge raised?” Guitar bridges can be raised …
Why Is My Guitar Bridge Raised? (3 Ways To Fix It) Read More »
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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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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If you’re building a guitar from a kit — always an easy and fun way to learn how a guitar is made — your last major step before final assembly will be painting or finishing. But what finish should you choose? Will painting a guitar affect its sound? Painting a guitar can have some affect …
Will Painting A Guitar Affect The Sound? (Acoustic & Electric) Read More »
When you pick up different guitar models, you might notice that some of the bridges are positioned differently. On a guitar like a Fender Stratocaster or Telecaster, for example, the bridge is installed straight across the body, but others have a bridge and/or a saddle that is slanted in one direction. So why are some …
Why Are Some Guitar Bridges Slanted? (Explained) Read More »
If you’ve ever had a guitar that wouldn’t play in tune, or the action was far too high or too low, you might have been told to check the neck relief using a feeler gauge. Neck relief, which is the amount of bow in a guitar neck, is essential to playability. But how do you …
How Do You Measure Neck Relief Without A Feeler Gauge? (3 Methods) Read More »
It’s an iconic image: musicians taking a break from playing in the studio with multiple guitars propped up against different surfaces. That might make you wonder: Is it bad to lean your guitar against the wall? You should never lean your guitar against the wall. Doing so makes it much more likely for the instrument …
Is It Bad To Lean Your Guitar Against The Wall? (Explaining The Risks) Read More »
