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Are Guitar Picks Necessary? | Exploring The Pros and Cons
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Are Guitar Picks Necessary? | Exploring The Pros and Cons

  • Javier Cruz
  • December 29, 2023
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If you’re a guitarist, you know that there are a lot of decisions to make when it comes to equipment, from strings to amps to […]

Should You Play Guitar With A Pick Or Your Fingers?
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Should You Play Guitar With A Pick Or Your Fingers?

  • Ethan Miller
  • December 23, 2023
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Should you play guitar with a pick or your fingers? Many beginners ask themselves this question at some point when they start to discover new […]

Should You Hold a Guitar Pick Tightly or Loosely?
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Should You Hold a Guitar Pick Tightly or Loosely?

  • Michael Garcia
  • November 4, 2023
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The grip on a guitar pick can greatly influence the sound produced. A variance of interest to both novice and seasoned guitarists alike is how […]

Can You Play an Electric Guitar Without an Amplifier?
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Can You Play an Electric Guitar Without an Amplifier?

  • Ethan Miller
  • September 8, 2023
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Electric guitars are famed for their distinctive sound, a large part of which is shaped and amplified by an amplifier. However, the question of whether […]

17 Strategies for Improving Your Trill Technique On The Guitar
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17 Strategies for Improving Your Trill Technique On The Guitar

  • Ethan Miller
  • September 5, 2023
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The pursuit of musical mastery on the guitar is a commitment that necessitates constant improvement and refinement of various techniques. One such notable technique that […]

Can You Use Guitar Techniques on Other Stringed Instruments?
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Can You Use Guitar Techniques on Other Stringed Instruments?

  • Jacob Martinez
  • September 4, 2023
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In the world of music, an intriguing question often arises concerning the transference of skills between different instruments. Particularly in the field of stringed instruments, […]

20 Techniques to Improve Your Blues Guitar Technique
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20 Techniques to Improve Your Blues Guitar Technique

  • Daniel Reyes
  • August 30, 2023
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Mastering the blues guitar involves an intricate mix of knowledge, practice and finesse. As with any other aspect of musical learning, improvement only comes with […]

17 Methods for Developing Good Vibrato Technique On A Guitar
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17 Methods for Developing Good Vibrato Technique On A Guitar

  • Jacob Martinez
  • August 29, 2023
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The ability to master the execution of vibrato on the guitar is integral to achieving the full potential of your musical skills. This technique, although […]

14 Strategies for Developing Finger Strength for Guitar Playing
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14 Strategies for Developing Finger Strength for Guitar Playing

  • Javier Cruz
  • August 24, 2023
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Learning to play the guitar effectively is contingent upon the cultivation of numerous elements, one of the most significant being finger strength. This vital aspect […]

How to Use a Whammy Bar Effectively?
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How to Use a Whammy Bar Effectively?

  • Javier Cruz
  • August 23, 2023
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The intricacies of guitar playing often extend beyond mere strumming and picking. Exploring and harnessing the power of different guitar tools can vastly enhance your […]

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