Foundations of Guitar
To grossly over-simplify, guitar pickups are permanent magnets that are coiled with copper embedded underneath the guitar strings on your guitar.
These coiled magnets create a magnetic field which then detects disturbances in the movements of the strings and transfers that signal to an amp.
If your eyes are glazing over, I empathize. Seriously, I do. The rest of this post will clear up the mystery of guitar pickups. Let's hit it.
Read MoreEver wondered what standard tuning on a guitar actually is? This post clears it up.
Read MoreLots of beginners to guitar are worried about whether or not the guitar they are currently using is a good starter guitar.
Most of the time, the guitars they use are just fine. Chances are good that you are already playing an excellent guitar for your level. But there is that nagging question: How do you know for certain that a guitar is good for learning?
This post will go over that in detail. Let's jump in!
Read MoreThe C chord on guitar doesn't have to be that hard, does it? No. This post will give you some excellent resources to make your C chord awesome.
Read MoreDo you need more reasons not to leave your guitar in your car? This post will give you plenty to think about.
Read MoreThe A minor chord guitar isn't that hard, is it? If you need some extra help, this post will give you two high resolution photos and an easy-to-read guitar chord chart of the A Minor chord. Let's hit it!
Read MoreThe D chord guitar is rough for many beginners, but this post shares with you one tip that will help you play this chord with precision.
Read MoreThe Em chord on guitar is one of the easiest chords to master. This post will give you the resources to do just that.
Read MoreThe starter guitars that cost $200-$300 are the best for beginners.
There are guitars that are less than $200 that might be worth buying. On the other hand, if you pay more than $300, you're paying for better craftsmanship.
Fortunately, there are levels of craftsmanship based on price. The rest of this post will give you information on how to find a guitar with the best craftsmanship without breaking your bank account. Let's dive in!
Read MoreWoody Guthrie was extremely fond of this guitar chord. So am I, considering my favorite way to play the G chord on guitar requires only two fingers. Wanna see how? This post is for you.
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