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Guitar lessons, songs, chords & reference
11 guides.
15 Songs to Play Around the Campfire
Nothing beats sitting outside next to a brightly burning campfire, looking up at the starlit sky and breathing in fresh crisp air while playing music...
15 Types of Guitars You Never Knew Existed
Did you know that these types of guitars even existed? Everything from resonators to multi-necks to harp guitars, all the way to banjos, and more...
16 Easy Christian Worship Songs to Play on Guitar
A list of Christian worship songs that you can start learning and playing on guitar right away. All of the chord charts and tabs are included...
How Great is Our God: Guitar Chords and Lyrics
Learn how to play How Great is Our God with these guitar chords and lyrics. This is a great worship song in the key of G with a BPM of 76 (slow tempo).
How Long Does it Really Take to Learn Guitar?
You might've been wondering how long it takes to get good at playing guitar. Well, it depends on your intensity and amount of practice. A beginner level...
How to Play A Minor (Am) on Guitar
This image shows exactly how you need to hold your fingers and which strings you need to strum in order to play an A Minor (Am) chord on guitar.
How to String a Guitar: A Player’s Guide from Start to Finish
Wondering how to string a guitar? We have details on stringing a 6-string acoustic, 12-string acoustic, slotted-headstock acoustic, and electric guitars.
How to Tune a 12-String Guitar
So you have a 12-string guitar and don’t know where to start with tuning. That’s perfectly okay, and how most feel when they get their first 12-string...
Top 50 Easy Guitar Songs for Beginners
Looking for some easy guitar songs you can play right away? This is literally the list you've been dreaming of -- simple songs you can start playing today.
What Are All the Notes on a Guitar?
This is a great question. When I first got my guitar, I just sat there looking at the fretboard figuring out all of the different notes I can play...
Who Invented the Guitar? A Comprehensive History
The first electric guitar was invented by George Beauchamp and Adolph Rickenbacker. Regarding acoustic guitars, their history goes back thousands of years.
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Guitar buying & ownership
9 guides.
13 Useful & Unique Gifts for Guitar Players
It’s tough finding a gift that shows you care. Don't let yourself struggle with gift choices anymore, take a peek at these awesome gifts for guitar players.
Acoustic Guitar Buyer's Guide
After considering dozens of acoustic guitar models, I came up with this short list of guitars that sound great and don't break the bank.
The Best Acoustic Guitar Strings: Review & Buyer's Guide
Guitar strings are the lifeblood of your instrument. Lets make sure you're getting the best acoustic guitar strings you can - it'll pay off in the long run.
The Best Classical Guitars in 2023: Nylon-String Review & Guide
When searching for a classical guitar, the last thing you want to do is buy a “lemon” that underperforms. Winning models from Cordoba, Yamaha, and...
The Best Electric Guitar for Beginners (Ultimate Buyer’s Guide)
Best Electric Guitar for Beginners: Gibson Les Paul, Schecter Hellraiser, Fender Stratocaster, Ibanez Steve Vai, Rich Kerry King, Epiphone SG, Fender Squier
The Best Guitar Humidifiers and Hygrometers in 2023: Review & Guide
The best guitar humidifiers and hygrometers for maintaining a manufacturer-recommended 45-55% RH. Oasis OH-6, Boveda 2-Way Humidity Control Packs...
Top 10 Best Guitars for Kids: A Parent’s Guide for 2023
The best guitars for kids are: Squier Mini Strat, Rogue Starter, Ibanez GRGM21MWNS, Yamaha JR-1, Raptor Ultimate, ADM Classical, Smartxchoices, and Lucida.
Top 11 Best Acoustic Guitars Under $500
After extensive research, we found 11 of the best acoustic guitars under $500. These are budget guitars with great performance and quality.
Top 11 Best Travel Guitars
These travel guitars are shorter, lighter, and have some impressive features. Whether you're looking for a small, mini, or 3/4 size guitar, it's all here.
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Guitar gear, amps & effects
5 guides.
Essential Guitar Pedals: The Ultimate Guide
The most essential guitar pedals you have to have on your pedalboard. We'll cover Overdrive, Distortion, Fuzz, Wah, Chorus, Delay, and Reverb Pedals.
The Best Guitar Amps Money Can Buy
Amplifiers give some serious “oomph” to your sound. Take a peek at the best guitar amps money can buy and start jamming out...
The Best Reverb Pedals
The best reverb pedal you've ever owned is now within reach! We looked at some of the most reliable reverb pedals on the market to help you decide.
Top 7 Best Looper Pedals
Get familiar with these seven best looper pedals for the money. These are pedals developed by Boss, Donner, Nux, DigiTech, VOX, and more...
Top 8 Best Guitar Straps: The Ultimate Guide
Get a guitar strap that's actually comfortable and doesn't give your shoulder a rug burn! These are the best guitar straps that last a long time/feel comfy
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DIY guitar kits
3 guides.
Cigar Box Guitar Kits to Build and Play [Best of 2023]
A complete guide to how you could put together a full cigar box guitar in as little as 30 minutes, using nothing but a screwdriver and small hammer...
Les Paul Guitar Kits: DIY Classics You Can Build Today
Finding a DIY Les Paul Guitar Kit that sounds just as good as a $400 - $500 guitar is a tall order, but not completely impossible. You can build this one...
The Best DIY Acoustic Guitar Kit to Build From Scratch
Wouldn’t it be really nice if you could take a ~$600 guitar kit and build up an acoustic guitar from scratch worth $2,000? This is reality...
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Piano
3 guides.
How Much Does it Cost to Tune a Piano?
After calling 7 piano tuning companies and independent technicians, we determined that the average cost to tune a piano is between $50 and $175.
The Best Digital Pianos with Weighted Keys
A good digital/electric piano can be hard to find. You have to juggle the price and the quality to find one that’s a good fit with the features you need...
What do the pedals on a piano do?
Pianos have three pedals. The left pedal is called the “soft pedal”, the middle pedal is the “sostenuto pedal”, and the right pedal is the “sustain pedal".
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Music guides & audio
4 guides.
How to Cut (Split) Music in Audacity
If you’re new to Audacity (or just haven’t used it for a while), figuring out how to cut and split an audio clip can be a challenge.
Music and the Brain: Research, Effects, and Benefits
How does your brain behave on music? Why does playing a musical instrument or listening to your favorite song stimulate brain function? It's all because...
Top 27 Best "Up-And-Coming" Music Blogs of 2023
Looking for a great music blog to dive into? We looked at 27 small to medium-sized "up-and-coming" blogs that produce awesome content day in and day out.
What is a Bar in Music?
A bar (also called a measure) is one small segment of music that holds a certain number of beats. It can be thought of as a container.