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177 posts

Javier Cruz

About author
More than 10 years of experience playing and writing about guitars! When not writing, I can be found strumming away some Johnny Cash tunes. Favorite all time guitar is the Gibson Les Paul. #TeamGibson
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Techniques

How to Improve Your Left Hand Technique On The Guitar?

By Javier Cruz
December 30, 2025
14 Mins read
Learning to play the guitar is a rewarding journey that requires dedication and practice. One critical aspect, typically overlooked, particularly among right-handed…
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Techniques

Can You Use Alternate Tunings on Any Guitar?

By Javier Cruz
December 29, 2025
13 Mins read
Guitars, with their diverse elements of adaptability, facilitate a broad range of musical exploration. One such feature is the flexibility to adopt…
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Learning

10 Tips On How To Have A Productive Guitar Practice Session

By Javier Cruz
December 29, 2025
7 Mins read
Are you looking to find ways to have an actual productive guitar practice session? Every guitar player – whether they are a…
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Creativity

Can You Play Metal Riffs on an Acoustic Guitar?

By Javier Cruz
December 28, 2025
16 Mins read
The dynamic range of acoustic guitars is often underestimated, primarily reserved for softer genres like folk or country music. However, the inherent…
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Techniques

11 Tips On How To Play Artificial Harmonics On A Guitar

By Javier Cruz
December 25, 2025
18 Mins read
Mastering the nuanced art of performing artificial harmonics on a guitar requires a sound understanding of fundamental techniques and a lot of…
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Beginners

110 Best 2-Chord Guitar Songs For Beginners (+TABS & LESSON)

By Javier Cruz
December 24, 2025
74 Mins read
Learning to play the guitar involves mastering a variety of techniques and skills – one of the most fundamental being chord transitions….
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Techniques

11 Ways To Control Amp Feedback When Playing Electric Guitar

By Javier Cruz
December 23, 2025
15 Mins read
In both a studio setting and live performance, the management of guitar amp feedback is critically important. It has the potential to…
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Learning

30 Minute Guitar Practice | How To Create A Guitar Practice Schedule?

By Javier Cruz
December 22, 2025
20 Mins read
Expanding your musical skills requires dedication, persistence and, most importantly, practice. It is particularly true for those learning the guitar. You may…
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Learning

15 Differences Between Playing Scales and Arpeggios

By Javier Cruz
December 21, 2025
23 Mins read
In the realm of music theory, understanding the core concepts is fundamental to effectively putting into practice any composition or performance. Two…
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Beginners

Electric Guitar Chords | 3 Ways To Play Power Chords For Beginners

By Javier Cruz
December 19, 2025
19 Mins read
If you’re new to playing the electric guitar, one of the most foundational elements to understand is power chords. These basic two…
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