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A Guide to Guitar Strings
Fender Electric Guitar Strings Deciding which guitar strings to use for your particular guitar can be a bit confusing if you don’t know what you’re looking for. To begin with, there are many different brands to choose from… Martin, Ernie Ball, LaBella, Augustine, Fender, D’Addario, Elixir, GHS, Guild… and the list goes on.…
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Coping With Stage Fright as a Guitar Player
Does the thought of playing your guitar in public give you the willies? Stage fright is a common experience among musicians. Your hands begin to sweat, your face gets flush and your stomach feels those tiny little butterflies tickling your insides. But, as a musician, you might as well face the music and realize that…
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Christopher Parkening – A Musical Misfit
Was Christopher Parkening a musical misfit? If you consider the popular culture of his day, then you would have to say yes. In 1964 Beatlemania had descended upon America, followed by the British Invasion. Most young people of his generation were not listening to classical guitar music, including myself. Yet, Christopher Parkening is considered to…
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10 Easy Ways to Improve Your Guitar Playing Today
10 Easy Ways To Improve Your Guitar Playing Today by GuitarTips.com One of the most frustrating aspects of playing guitar is when you reach the point where you are not improving.Whether you are a novice or a seasoned musician, we all face the same problem and ask the question, “Why am I not at the…
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Best Woods for Acoustic Guitars
Have you ever wondered what the best woods for an acoustic guitar might be? I’m not a luthier, but I recently did a little research of my own which may help to shed some light on the subject. I discovered that the dynamic response of an acoustic guitar, and the sound it produces, are determined…
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Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Your Guitar Strings
Changing your guitar strings might make you feel a little uncomfortable if you have never done it before, but it’s really quite simple and should become a regular part of your guitar care routine. Before you do anything, first take time to make some personal observations such as: Which way do you have to turn…
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Buying a Guitar: Essential Tips and Advice
Buying A Guitar – Do You Know What to Look For?by Kathy Unruh Buying a guitar is an important decision, so you’ll want to know what to look for before you make a purchase. There are many different types, styles, colors, makes, and models to choose from. The question is, which one is right…
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Kathy Unruh’s Musical Background and Influences
Music has always been an integral part of Kathy Unruh’s life. One of her brothers was a drummer for several different rock and roll bands while she was growing up and they often practiced in her family’s living room. It was this early exposure to popular music which sparked her personal desire to learn how…
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Free Guitar eBook Download for Beginners and Learners
�Thank you for taking the time to write down all of this information for me and others to learn how to play guitar � Harley� “Kathy- I grew up with music and play many different instruments. I sight read music well but was completely confused how to go about playing the guitar. I’ve had my…
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Tips for Creative Songwriting for Guitarists
Have you ever wondered why some music just seems to have staying power? Like the energizer bunny, it just keeps on going and going. But what is the secret to creative songwriting? Is it a catchy chord progression or a great melody? Perhaps it’s a lightening fast lead guitar solo? Read on to gain a…