Guitar FAQs

Guitars may appear to be nothing more than six strings and a piece of wood, but in the right hands, they are the ultimate instruments of expression! With so many respected models, it can be difficult to pick just one as the “best” guitar ever created. In this post, we’ll look at some contenders for…

For the longest time, music has been known to help improve mental health and reduce anxiety. Research shows a link between adults playing musical instruments with lower blood pressure, decreased heart rate, lower stress levels, and reduced anxiety and depression. Thus, it is safe to assume that learning to play an instrument, a guitar perhaps, can help…

Starting on the fun and gratifying path of learning to play guitar starts with picking the right guitar. Choosing between a classical and an acoustic guitar can be the perfect way to showcase your style. With their distinct differences in sound, structure and design, these two types of guitars are great for creating different genres…

You probably have been confused about whether to record your guitar in mono or stereo. Though most modern music is mixed in stereo, it’s not always the case. An acoustic guitar can be recorded using either technique, depending on the genre of the music and the aesthetics you’re aiming for. For the most part, electric…

The acoustic guitar is one of the essential components of contemporary music. It is nearly impossible to imagine a foundational instrument in modern music other than an acoustic guitar. It is the starting point for half of all musicians, and the basis for countless tunes. When recording your acoustic guitar, you have to consider a…

The guitar has become increasingly popular over the years because it makes you feel creative, kills boredom, and can be super fun. Looking at the United States and how many more people have picked up this fantastic instrument in the past few years will amaze you. If you’ve been wondering how many Americans can actually…

Ask any guitarists, and they will tell you how they learn to play the instrument by reading tabs and chords. In fact, they are the cornerstone of guitar playing, as they can help you to learn your favorite songs in little time. However, which is harder to learn? Are tabs harder than chords? Generally, you…

You are essentially picking up a musical instrument when you learn to play guitar. This means you may eventually need to be able to read some music to be able to play it well. However, when it comes to reading music, you may see several types, such as tablature, sheet music, or chords.  When it…

As you play your guitar, you may notice that the sounds become dull and lifeless. You miss the old, bright, penetrating sounds and want to get them back.  You then go online and try to figure out how to get the old sounds back, only to be confused with a wide variety of click-bait-like strategies…