At first, it may seem like buying a guitar strap isn’t worth doing too much thought over. But as time goes on and you play more and more gigs or spend more time playing on your feet, it quickly becomes apparent that getting the best one for your purposes takes a bit of consideration. It’s […]
Top 10 Best Musical Instruments for Beginners
First time musicians will find some instruments easier to learn than others, so below are the top 10 best musical instruments for beginners. Acoustic Guitar The guitar has become one of the most played instruments across the world. It is the instrument of the twentieth century and responsible for some of the most iconic songs […]
How to Tune an Electric Guitar: Beginner Guide
If you’re buying a guitar from a shop, there’s a good chance the shop assistant will tune it then and there for you. You’ll have a good week or so of the guitar staying in tune if it’s got a decent bridge. However, most beginner guitarists can be a bit heavy-handed, which means the strings […]
10 Best Books to Learn Guitar Technique from Beginners to Advanced Players
There’s a certain romanticism attached to teaching yourself the guitar. The history of the instrument is filled with many legendary self-taught guitar players, and it is certainly very rewarding to learn things for yourself. However, there is no need to get to caught up in the narrative – there are also many legendary guitar players […]
A Guide to How Musical Instruments are Grouped?
To understand how an instrument works you need only to take a look at how they are constructed and the player physically interacts with them. Below you’ll find how musical instruments are grouped into 5 major families. Brass As the name suggests, this family of instruments is mostly made of brass. Some scholars, however, have […]