Since its inception in 1998, Guitar Tricks has been acknowledged as the king of all online guitar learning platforms, offering thousands of acoustic and electric guitar lessons, an ever-expanding song library that covers all music genres, and a host of adept guitar instructors. There is, however, a formidable challenger that’s looking to overthrow the king and seize the throne. Founded in 2006, JamPlay is a veteran online guitar lessons platform with much to offer.  JamPlay may not boast as many …

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Have you ever felt down for not playing advanced chords? Or struggled enough to play a guitar solo with your small hands? Well, one of my students faced the same problems, even wanted to quit playing. Come on! it’s natural for the newbie short fingered players. Trust me! some pro guitar players faced the same problems. For instance, Angus Young from the legendary band AC/DC. He is only 5 ft 2 inches, still rocks the stage with his solo and …

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Professionals know exactly how to store a guitar at home, but newcomers don’t! If you really want the guitar to be healthy for the coming years, you must learn the proper way of storing a guitar, because those plays are a pretty big role. I know, this might seem a very small matter but there is a lot worse that can happen to your guitar if you don’t keep it safe. What to know what could happen? Scroll down! Scratch …

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The fact of reading music can create fear into many aspiring musician’s hearts. Especially when you are thinking of taking up the guitar for the first time. Actually, it’s not just aspiring musicians; also, the guitarists of different stages struggle to read music. Musical code looks like a slew of abstract art if you are not aware of what it means. Figuring out the meaning of the notation is annoying when you want to rock. Possibly that’s why many guitarists …

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As music lovers, we must choose carefully when it comes to musical instruments. Every instrument comes with a range of variety. In this article, you will get to know about two favorite music instruments- Guitar & Ukulele. If you are a music lover or a singer, you must have heard the names before. Though the name of a guitar is familiar to all, ukulele might not seem so familiar to all people. Although they look same, only the music lovers …

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Cleaning your guitar is one thing that should be taken very seriously. Many pros liken their guitars to beautiful ladies whose beauty would wane without the correct maintenance. You have to know it’s in your best interest for the acoustic guitar in your care to be adequately catered for.  When you intend is to get the best acoustic guitar, you may not enjoy your purchase as you’d want to if you don’t maintain it. Think about blasting away those tunes …

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A kid who sings, indeed a happy kid. Music makes them creative, spontaneous, and well-organized. That is why it’s a smart choice to introduce them with a guitar at an early age. When it comes to the instruments, most kids are inclined to learn electric guitar. Wondering, why? Kids are fun-loving, and they find playing guitars more adventures than acoustic guitars. Like the kid, their parents are also dedicated to boost the kid’s interest. So, are you one of those …

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Maybe you’re struggling to learn a chord or fighting too hard to pick a beautiful solo. For example, John Mayer plays that. Right? This situation could be worse for some newbie guitarists like my son Pete. A few days back, he intended to play “one last breath.” This song is super tight for a beginner level finger picking artist. Why? Because the intro part is sweet, but if you want to taste it, you have to go through with rigorous …

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Let us get this straight. Despite being the coolest member of the electric bass family, short-scale basses are often get disregarded. People usually consider basses that are large and long. Sooth to say, the short-scale bass guitar has its own distinctive charms to offer, especially the rhythms. The shorter scale makes it easier for you to tune and play. Specifically, for people with shorter hands and younger children, it’s a blessing. So, are you not comfortable with full-scale instruments and …

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