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Best Songs to Learn a B Chord on Guitar

Best Songs to Learn a B Chord on Guitar

The three hardest chords for beginners learning the guitar are F major, B minor, and B major. I’ve already covered the best songs to learn an F chord and the Best songs to practice the Bm, so today, it’s time to...

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Beginner Guide: Quick and Easy Way to Play Bm on Guitar

Beginner Guide: Quick and Easy Way to Play Bm on Guitar

The most dreaded of all beginner chords is undoubtedly the F, but Bm comes a close second.  F and Bm are basically the same shape, but to play a Bm, you move your fingers down a string, and the barre...

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Why Your New Guitar Strings Won’t Stay in Tune & How to Fix It

Why Your New Guitar Strings Won’t Stay in Tune & How to Fix It

When putting new strings on your guitar, do you find that you have to continually re-tune them for a few weeks before they stay in tune? This is a common problem for guitarists, especially beginners, so let’s find out how...

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How to Play the Major Scale on Guitar - Patterns and Exercises

How to Play the Major Scale on Guitar - Patterns and Exercises

Chords are undeniably the building blocks of music, but scales are the cement that holds everything together. Scales allow you to create melodies, as well as add harmonies to them. They are also the core element in the construction of...

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Guitar Beginner Forums, Yes or No? Quick Guide to Online Advice

Guitar Beginner Forums, Yes or No? Quick Guide to Online Advice

The internet offers countless Guitar Forums, Guitar Communities, and guitar-related Facebook Groups providing advice to all levels of guitarists from complete beginners to advanced players. But are they worth joining? Let’s find out… How Online Guitar Communities Work This will...

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Guitar Set Up - DIY or Take it to a Pro?

Guitar Set Up - DIY or Take it to a Pro?

Setting a guitar up properly can change most instruments from “It’s ok to play” to “Wow, what an amazing guitar!”. And it doesn’t just affect the playability, a properly set up guitar will actually sound better for many reasons, such...

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Guitar Capo: The Ultimate Guide to Enhance Your Playing

Guitar Capo: The Ultimate Guide to Enhance Your Playing

A capo is one of the most versatile tools in your guitar arsenal. Musicians have used these simple, yet incredibly powerful devices to expand their playing capabilities, simplify chord shapes, and open up new creative possibilities. Whether you are a...

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Guitar Overhauling, Is It Worth Doing It? The Triplecaster Example

Guitar Overhauling, Is It Worth Doing It? The Triplecaster Example

We’ve all heard it before: Buy a cheap guitar and upgrade it, and you’ll hack the system. Yes, there’s a lot being said about guitar upgrades and guitar overhauling; but how do you upgrade a guitar? Well, in this piece,...

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How to Quickly Master the F Chord on Guitar

How to Quickly Master the F Chord on Guitar

The dreaded F chord is infamous to anyone learning to play the guitar. It is a major stepping stone that a huge number of guitarists never manage to cross and usually results in an end to their dreams of ever...

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The 7 Easiest Guitar Chords and How to Play Them

The 7 Easiest Guitar Chords and How to Play Them

Learning to play the guitar is a relaxing, enjoyable, and incredibly rewarding experience, and mastering the basic chords is the first step on the journey for any beginner. Chords are the foundation of every song ever written, and learning just...

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Baritone Guitar - Everything You Need To Know!

Baritone Guitar - Everything You Need To Know!

Do you enjoy playing your favorite guitar but wish you could get more of the low-end frequencies you love so much? If so, then you need to get your hands on a baritone guitar. The baritone is a fascinating and...

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How to Play the 3 Easiest Taylor Swift Songs on Guitar

How to Play the 3 Easiest Taylor Swift Songs on Guitar

Taylor Swift is renowned for writing chart-topping songs with catchy melodies and relatable lyrics. A lot of them also have basic structures, which makes them some of the best songs for guitar beginners to learn. That’s why I decided to...

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Pentatonic Scale Guitar - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know

Pentatonic Scale Guitar - Everything You Ever Wanted To Know

If chords are the building block of music (see c chord on guitar if you're interested), then scales are the cement that holds them together. Scales allow you to create melodies, and add harmonies, as well as construct solos and...

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How to Choose the Best Bridge for a Jazzmaster or Jaguar

How to Choose the Best Bridge for a Jazzmaster or Jaguar

Fender’s iconic Jazzmaster and Jaguar are renowned for their unique offset body shapes, rich tonal qualities, and great playability. However, the floating tremolo system and bridge often cause a lot of frustration to guitarists. Whether you’re considering an upgrade to...

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Top 10 Habits for Proper Guitar Care and Maintenance

Top 10 Habits for Proper Guitar Care and Maintenance

Guitar maintenance is the number one way to keep your guitar rocking and always sounding at its best. You might not even think about it that much. Still, faulty electric or acoustic guitar maintenance might even shorten your instrument’s life....

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