Guitarist

One of the most important factors in the sound of an acoustic guitar is the ‘solidness’ of the wood used in its body. Guitars with a laminated body, ones with a solid top and all-solid models all have certain advantages and disadvantages and it’s a good idea to become familiar with these before you decide which type of guitar to buy. Once you’re armed with this information, it will be easier to narrow down the classical or acoustic guitar that’s right for you.

If you’re already familiar with the most common guitar chords and scales, perhaps you’re interested in a slightly different challenge? If so, you may wish to consider changing the tuning of one or more strings on your guitar like many other guitarists do. It instantly gives you different sounds and fingering possibilities. In this blog, we’ll take a look at one of the most popular alternate tunings called Drop D. 

Many beginners who are just starting to play the guitar wonder whether they should use a plectrum or not. And if so, what exactly do you do with it? In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at some of the advantages of using a plectrum (also known as a pick), how to hold it and how to use it. It’s not difficult, but, like everything else, it requires a little practice.

There are many misconceptions when it comes to playing guitar and some of them can even prevent those initially keen to start learning from ever doing so. That’s a real shame because learning to play a musical instrument can enrich your life in lots of different ways. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the misconceptions about playing guitar and give you the facts instead.

Even though Silent Night is just around the corner, that doesn’t mean the special guitarist or bassist in your life has to be silent as well! This list of ten affordable gift ideas is sure to put the happy in Happy Christmas for any guitar or bass player! Best of all, some of these gift ideas cost less than ten pounds!

How do you become a guitarist? And how do you start playing guitar? In this blog, we’ll take a look at some of the things beginners should be aware of if they want to start learning to play the guitar. We’ll cover topics including: guitars for children, choosing between an electric or an acoustic guitar, and whether you should take guitar lessons or not.

Fender’s Stratocaster and Telecaster are two of the most iconic electric guitar models on the planet. Believe it or not, both were designed as far back as the 1950s! Following on from the Broadcaster that was introduced in 1950, the Telecaster first saw the light of day in 1951. The Stratocaster came along just three years later in 1954 after Leo Fender listened to feedback from guitarists who played the first Tele models. Both of these electric guitars have a huge fanbase who appreciate the look, sound and playing comfort each model offers. But what are the differences and which one are you a fan of? If you don’t know the answer to that question yet, perhaps reading this blog will help you decide.

No matter whether you play an acoustic or an electric guitar, it’s unlikely to sound very good unless it’s in tune. But just how do you tune a guitar? If you’re not sure exactly how to do it, this blog will give you a couple of different methods. And best of all, it’s quite easy.  

Listening to a guitar that’s not in tune is about as pleasant as hearing someone run their fingernails down a chalkboard. No matter how well you can play, it’s unlikely to sound good unless your instrument is properly tuned. These days, tuning your instrument couldn’t be easier, especially if you use a device like a clip-on tuner. But, how do they work and what are some of the differences between models? Read on to find out more.