Feature Article Best Ways To Improve Your Guitar Playing Author: Dave Lloyd What grooves you? Why do you want to improve?
Regardless of your intentions - whether to get started playing, learn a few licks of your favorite tunes, or want to expand your repertoire to include blues, funk, or rock and roll music, on your way to recording yourself, there are resources out there that can help you.
Here are a few ideas that may help you better understand your guitar playing and some solutions you can consider.
Guitar videos You can purchase guitar playing videos, either for home or computer watching, that include hand position, strumming technique, rhythm and timing, and finger exercises that take through various type of songs. Essentially these become a mirror for you in learning to play as you mimic what you're watching on screen and then reproduce this on your own. With commitment and determination, this can be a good one to go - especially for the visual learner who likes to learn primarily on their own.
Guitar lessons You can find a community of guitar instructors in your surrounding area who are either private tutors or work through a community college. You'll want to consider their expertise, the type of students they work best with, their flexibility with your schedule, success stories, and of course their fees, in considering working with them. In pursing guitar lessons, you can either do one on one or group - both have their plusses and minuses but either can work for you.
Playing partners Find someone in your local community who plays. You can do this through asking the local community college, posting online to a resource like craigslist, or asking the guitar shop. The idea is to develop a friendship with someone who is a bit better than you who wants the accountability of practicing weekly. What you can provide is the commitment to meet up with them weekly and practice. In return, you can learn from their techniques or methods what works. Of course, you always need to be aware of learning bad habits in situations like these, which is why it's important to have a foundation in guitar technique before starting.
Guitar theory Related to guitar technique is developing a basis in guitar theory. Chord patterns, minor and major chord progressions, note scales, and overlap with piano and percussion instruments can all give you a basic structure upon which to layer in the knowledge and technique you gain in your guitar playing.
Playing guitar can be a wonderful expression of one's musical and creative talent. And with a commitment to constant improvement, it can provide a lifetime of enjoyment for yourself, friends, and family. Article Source : http://www.articledashboard.com Dave Lloyd has created the online guide to guitar playing at www.improvemyguitar.com ...
 Article Article Page Main Guitar Articles Guitar Sites Feature Article Basic Guitar Scales - Top 4 Scales Every Player Should Know Author: John Robert If you are interested in learning how to play lead guitar your first step should be to learn some basic guitar scales. Scales are the building blocks for lead guitar playing and once you master the basic guitar scales mentioned below you will be ready to jam some killer licks over your favorite tunes or perhaps your own chord arrangements. Basic Guitar Scale #1 The minor pentatonic scale is the easiest and most common scale used in rock and blues styles. Here is the pattern. You can play it starting on any part of the neck. l--X---l------l-------l--X---l l--X---l------l-------l--X---l l--X---l------l--X---l-------l l--X---l------l--X---l-------l l--X---l------l--X---l-------l l--X---l------l-------l--X---l Basic Guitar Scale #2 The major scale is the most popular in western forms of music and is the starting point for all music and guitar theory. It is the do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do scale we all learn in grade school music classes. Here is the pattern. l--X---l--X---l-------l------l l------l--X---l-------l--X---l l--X---l-------l--X---l--X---l l--X---l-------l--X---l--X---l l--X---l--X---l-------l--X---l l-------l--X---l------l--X---l Basic Guitar Scale #3 The minor scale is another popular one is western music. It is the sixth mode of the major scale which means if you played the major scale starting on the sixth note in the scale and continued up an octave you would essentially be playing a minor scale. Here is the minor scale pattern. l--X---l-------l--X---l--X---l-------l l--X---l--X---l-------l--X---l-------l l--X---l-------l--X---l-------l-------l l--X---l-------l--X---l-------l--X---l l--X---l-------l--X---l--X---l-------l l--X---l-------l--X---l--X---l-------l Basic Guitar Scale #4 The blues scale is an easy one to learn once you know the minor pentatonic because it is basically the same scale with an added note. This added note called the "blue" note gives the scale its unusual sad quality. You can use the blues scale in rock and blues styles and it will sound great. Here is the pattern. l--X---l------l-------l--X---l l--X---l------l--X---l--X---l l--X---l------l--X---l-------l l--X---l------l--X---l-------l l--X---l--X---l--X---l-------l l--X---l------l-------l--X---l I hope you will enjoy playing the basic guitar scales above and learn to incorporate them into your lead guitar playing. These are the most basic scales and for some people it's all they ever need. You would do well to master them inside and out. Visit my blog for tips on mastering guitar scales in record time. John Robert has been playing guitar for longer than he can remember. Aside from teaching guitar for the last three years he enjoys writing articles about playing guitar and other guitar related topics. If you are serious about mastering basic guitar scales you owe it to yourself to check out Guitar-Scale-Mastery.info
 Article Article Page Main Guitar Articles Guitar Sites Feature Article A Fender Guitar for a Child Author: Hilde Berge When you want to have a child learn the enjoyment of playing the guitar. You will find that there are so many options for a child and these wonderful guitars. These items are found to be a perfect way to introduce any child into the world of music. They will enjoy the pleasure that they get from playing and learning the fun that they can have with music. You can find the perfect fender guitar for any child online. There are so many to choose from and you will see that you can get one to match your child's personality and style. There are ones that have bolder colors as well as ones that are more plain and ordinary. No matter what the style you choose, you will find one to fit your child's needs and let them truly get closer with the wonderful world of music. Any child that has not played a guitar before will soon learn once they are introduced to their fender guitar. They will find that they want to learn more and get acquainted with the guitar. It is not going to be something that they learn overnight, they will have to have some lessons or even just some one on one time with the guitar to learn how to play and understand the object. Once they get the feel and the information that they need, they can learn to play it without any hassles or problems. Once a child learns to play the fender guitar well, they may decide to go even further with their playing and get more active with it. They may want to use their fender guitar in a band after school or maybe they can use it in the band at school. This would be a great way to encourage the child to use what they have learned so that they can truly get the fun of the guitar and what it is all about. A fender guitar would be a great gift to give to any child for their birthday or Christmas. This is something that they would love to have and would enjoy for many years to come. Once they outgrow their first one, they can go on with others in the future. A fender guitar is some thing that can be handed down to future generations for a long time to come. You can also include many fender guitar accessories for your child. There are guitar cases, strings, and even amplifiers and strings that are so important to maintaining the guitar so that you can keep it for many years to come. You will see that your child will learn with the proper information how to take care of this precious instrument for a lifetime.
 Article Article Page Main Guitar Articles Guitar Sites Feature Article A Fender Guitar for a Child Author: Hilde Berge When you want to have a child learn the enjoyment of playing the guitar. You will find that there are so many options for a child and these wonderful guitars. These items are found to be a perfect way to introduce any child into the world of music. They will enjoy the pleasure that they get from playing and learning the fun that they can have with music. You can find the perfect fender guitar for any child online. There are so many to choose from and you will see that you can get one to match your child's personality and style. There are ones that have bolder colors as well as ones that are more plain and ordinary. No matter what the style you choose, you will find one to fit your child's needs and let them truly get closer with the wonderful world of music. Any child that has not played a guitar before will soon learn once they are introduced to their fender guitar. They will find that they want to learn more and get acquainted with the guitar. It is not going to be something that they learn overnight, they will have to have some lessons or even just some one on one time with the guitar to learn how to play and understand the object. Once they get the feel and the information that they need, they can learn to play it without any hassles or problems. Once a child learns to play the fender guitar well, they may decide to go even further with their playing and get more active with it. They may want to use their fender guitar in a band after school or maybe they can use it in the band at school. This would be a great way to encourage the child to use what they have learned so that they can truly get the fun of the guitar and what it is all about. A fender guitar would be a great gift to give to any child for their birthday or Christmas. This is something that they would love to have and would enjoy for many years to come. Once they outgrow their first one, they can go on with others in the future. A fender guitar is some thing that can be handed down to future generations for a long time to come. You can also include many fender guitar accessories for your child. There are guitar cases, strings, and even amplifiers and strings that are so important to maintaining the guitar so that you can keep it for many years to come. You will see that your child will learn with the proper information how to take care of this precious instrument for a lifetime.
 Article Article Page Main Guitar Articles Guitar Sites Feature Article A Brief History Of Gibson Guitars Author: Michael Casamento Gibson guitars have been around forever. It's funny, but although Gibson has produced some of the most amazing guitars in history, perhaps the company's largest contribution to music has been through their advancements in pickup technology. Gibson's first electric guitar the ES-150 was produced in 1936, and is still considered one of the best sounding electric jazz guitars in the world. In 1946 Gibson introduced the P-90 single coil pickup, which was eventually used on the first Les Paul model in 1952. The Les Paul was Gibson's first solid body electric guitar. In 1957 Gibson introduced the legendary Humbucker pickup on the Les Paul model, and an instant classic was born. The P-90 and the Humbucker quickly became the pickups of choice for Gibson's expanding line of solid body electric guitars. 1961 marked the introduction of one of Gibson's most successful models ever, the double cutaway SG. This was followed by the Firebird, and Flying V models, each a classic in its own right. In addition to electrics, Gibson produces some of the finest acoustic guitars available. Throughout the years, Gibson has continually sought to provide musicians with a wide range of choices concerning quality and price. Although this has proved to be one of the company's strongest assets, buying a Gibson can be a somewhat complex process. Buyers must arm themselves with a thorough knowledge of their desired model, as quality and construction techniques can vary wildly over the course of a model's production history. Much like fine wines, Gibson guitars also have their preferred vintages. Today, Gibson's commitment to excellence, and support of top musicians is demonstrated most deeply through its well known Custom Shop. The Custom Shop produces specialty instruments for artists, and discerning musicians. In addition, many well known historic classics have been faithfully reproduced by the Gibson Custom Shop, allowing a whole new generation of guitarists to experience Gibson's hallmark guitars.
 Article Article Page Main Guitar Articles Guitar Sites Feature Article 10 Beginner Acoustic Guitars Author: Jeff Tomlin Buying a guitar can be an intimidating process, especially if you've never purchased one before. There are so many factors to consider, and so many guitars available, novices will surely feel overwhelmed. Fear not - help is available. The following five lower priced acoustic guitars all offer great value for their respective price tags. 1. Seagull S6 These Canadian-made instruments are terrific guitars - very highly regarded, both for their beautiful sound, and their excellent value. The S6 features a solid cedar top, and mahogany back and sides. Although the price may be slightly above what some might be willing to pay for a first guitar, it should be considered an investment. 2. Yamaha F310 Perhaps not in the same league as the Seagull, the F310 is still a solid beginner instrument, and for the price (significantly cheaper than the S6), it's a good value. Guitar features a spruce top, with mahogany back and sides. 3. Takamine G-240 This beginner model Takamine guitar features a laminated spruce top, with nato back and sides. Although it clearly isn't on par with some of the higher end Takamine guitars, the general consensus is the G-240 offers a pretty good bang for the buck. 4. Fender DG-7 This lower cost Fender acoustic features a spruce top, meranti back and sides, and a nato neck. Cheaper Fender products tend to be occasionally guilty of lackluster workmanship, but for the price, this guitar could be attractive to newbies. 5. Epiphone DR-100 The DR-100 features a spruce top, with mahogany back and sides. This guitar can usually be found at a rather cheap price, which makes it attractive to beginners. Most consider this a strictly beginner instrument, however, so it may not be long before you'll want to trade up. 6. Washburn D10S This low-priced acoustic guitar is one of the best selling guitars in the world. Acoustic Guitar magazine even went so far as to name this their top guitar under $500. I can't fully agree, but the D10S certainly is a bargain! 7. Blueridge BR-40 This is a low-priced acoustic guitar with a focus on fine craftsmanship. The top of the guitar is solid spruce, with mahogany back and sides. The BR-40 even includes mother-of-pearl inlay. A particularly impressively constructed guitar for an instrument in this price range. 8. Ibanez AC100NT The Ibanez AC100NT is another well-constructed instrument with solid spruce top, and walnut back and sides. This combination creates a warm, bottom-end tone with bright highs. 9. Taylor Baby Taylor This is a 3/4 size dreadnought guitar, making it a good choice for younger guitarists with smaller hands. Taylor has a reputation for being one of America's greatest guitar makers, and although they've cut a few corners here to meet a low-price point, this is still a solid instrument. 10. Martin LXI One of the most highly esteemed guitar makers has provided this 3/4 size guitar, designed for guitarists with small hands and small pocketbooks. The LXI features a solid maple top, back and sides.
 Article Article Page Main Guitar Articles Guitar Sites Feature Article A Fender Guitar for a Child Author: Hilde Berge When you want to have a child learn the enjoyment of playing the guitar. You will find that there are so many options for a child and these wonderful guitars. These items are found to be a perfect way to introduce any child into the world of music. They will enjoy the pleasure that they get from playing and learning the fun that they can have with music. You can find the perfect fender guitar for any child online. There are so many to choose from and you will see that you can get one to match your child's personality and style. There are ones that have bolder colors as well as ones that are more plain and ordinary. No matter what the style you choose, you will find one to fit your child's needs and let them truly get closer with the wonderful world of music. Any child that has not played a guitar before will soon learn once they are introduced to their fender guitar. They will find that they want to learn more and get acquainted with the guitar. It is not going to be something that they learn overnight, they will have to have some lessons or even just some one on one time with the guitar to learn how to play and understand the object. Once they get the feel and the information that they need, they can learn to play it without any hassles or problems. Once a child learns to play the fender guitar well, they may decide to go even further with their playing and get more active with it. They may want to use their fender guitar in a band after school or maybe they can use it in the band at school. This would be a great way to encourage the child to use what they have learned so that they can truly get the fun of the guitar and what it is all about. A fender guitar would be a great gift to give to any child for their birthday or Christmas. This is something that they would love to have and would enjoy for many years to come. Once they outgrow their first one, they can go on with others in the future. A fender guitar is some thing that can be handed down to future generations for a long time to come. You can also include many fender guitar accessories for your child. There are guitar cases, strings, and even amplifiers and strings that are so important to maintaining the guitar so that you can keep it for many years to come. You will see that your child will learn with the proper information how to take care of this precious instrument for a lifetime.
 Article Article Page Main Guitar Articles Guitar Sites Feature Article A Brief History Of Gibson Guitars Author: Michael Casamento Gibson guitars have been around forever. It's funny, but although Gibson has produced some of the most amazing guitars in history, perhaps the company's largest contribution to music has been through their advancements in pickup technology. Gibson's first electric guitar the ES-150 was produced in 1936, and is still considered one of the best sounding electric jazz guitars in the world. In 1946 Gibson introduced the P-90 single coil pickup, which was eventually used on the first Les Paul model in 1952. The Les Paul was Gibson's first solid body electric guitar. In 1957 Gibson introduced the legendary Humbucker pickup on the Les Paul model, and an instant classic was born. The P-90 and the Humbucker quickly became the pickups of choice for Gibson's expanding line of solid body electric guitars. 1961 marked the introduction of one of Gibson's most successful models ever, the double cutaway SG. This was followed by the Firebird, and Flying V models, each a classic in its own right. In addition to electrics, Gibson produces some of the finest acoustic guitars available. Throughout the years, Gibson has continually sought to provide musicians with a wide range of choices concerning quality and price. Although this has proved to be one of the company's strongest assets, buying a Gibson can be a somewhat complex process. Buyers must arm themselves with a thorough knowledge of their desired model, as quality and construction techniques can vary wildly over the course of a model's production history. Much like fine wines, Gibson guitars also have their preferred vintages. Today, Gibson's commitment to excellence, and support of top musicians is demonstrated most deeply through its well known Custom Shop. The Custom Shop produces specialty instruments for artists, and discerning musicians. In addition, many well known historic classics have been faithfully reproduced by the Gibson Custom Shop, allowing a whole new generation of guitarists to experience Gibson's hallmark guitars.
 Article Article Page Main Guitar Articles Guitar Sites Feature Article 10 Beginner Acoustic Guitars Author: Jeff Tomlin Buying a guitar can be an intimidating process, especially if you've never purchased one before. There are so many factors to consider, and so many guitars available, novices will surely feel overwhelmed. Fear not - help is available. The following five lower priced acoustic guitars all offer great value for their respective price tags. 1. Seagull S6 These Canadian-made instruments are terrific guitars - very highly regarded, both for their beautiful sound, and their excellent value. The S6 features a solid cedar top, and mahogany back and sides. Although the price may be slightly above what some might be willing to pay for a first guitar, it should be considered an investment. 2. Yamaha F310 Perhaps not in the same league as the Seagull, the F310 is still a solid beginner instrument, and for the price (significantly cheaper than the S6), it's a good value. Guitar features a spruce top, with mahogany back and sides. 3. Takamine G-240 This beginner model Takamine guitar features a laminated spruce top, with nato back and sides. Although it clearly isn't on par with some of the higher end Takamine guitars, the general consensus is the G-240 offers a pretty good bang for the buck. 4. Fender DG-7 This lower cost Fender acoustic features a spruce top, meranti back and sides, and a nato neck. Cheaper Fender products tend to be occasionally guilty of lackluster workmanship, but for the price, this guitar could be attractive to newbies. 5. Epiphone DR-100 The DR-100 features a spruce top, with mahogany back and sides. This guitar can usually be found at a rather cheap price, which makes it attractive to beginners. Most consider this a strictly beginner instrument, however, so it may not be long before you'll want to trade up. 6. Washburn D10S This low-priced acoustic guitar is one of the best selling guitars in the world. Acoustic Guitar magazine even went so far as to name this their top guitar under $500. I can't fully agree, but the D10S certainly is a bargain! 7. Blueridge BR-40 This is a low-priced acoustic guitar with a focus on fine craftsmanship. The top of the guitar is solid spruce, with mahogany back and sides. The BR-40 even includes mother-of-pearl inlay. A particularly impressively constructed guitar for an instrument in this price range. 8. Ibanez AC100NT The Ibanez AC100NT is another well-constructed instrument with solid spruce top, and walnut back and sides. This combination creates a warm, bottom-end tone with bright highs. 9. Taylor Baby Taylor This is a 3/4 size dreadnought guitar, making it a good choice for younger guitarists with smaller hands. Taylor has a reputation for being one of America's greatest guitar makers, and although they've cut a few corners here to meet a low-price point, this is still a solid instrument. 10. Martin LXI One of the most highly esteemed guitar makers has provided this 3/4 size guitar, designed for guitarists with small hands and small pocketbooks. The LXI features a solid maple top, back and sides.
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 Article Article Page Main Guitar Articles Guitar Sites Feature Article Best Ways To Improve Your Guitar Playing Author: Dave Lloyd What grooves you? Why do you want to improve?
Regardless of your intentions - whether to get started playing, learn a few licks of your favorite tunes, or want to expand your repertoire to include blues, funk, or rock and roll music, on your way to recording yourself, there are resources out there that can help you.
Here are a few ideas that may help you better understand your guitar playing and some solutions you can consider.
Guitar videos You can purchase guitar playing videos, either for home or computer watching, that include hand position, strumming technique, rhythm and timing, and finger exercises that take through various type of songs. Essentially these become a mirror for you in learning to play as you mimic what you're watching on screen and then reproduce this on your own. With commitment and determination, this can be a good one to go - especially for the visual learner who likes to learn primarily on their own.
Guitar lessons You can find a community of guitar instructors in your surrounding area who are either private tutors or work through a community college. You'll want to consider their expertise, the type of students they work best with, their flexibility with your schedule, success stories, and of course their fees, in considering working with them. In pursing guitar lessons, you can either do one on one or group - both have their plusses and minuses but either can work for you.
Playing partners Find someone in your local community who plays. You can do this through asking the local community college, posting online to a resource like craigslist, or asking the guitar shop. The idea is to develop a friendship with someone who is a bit better than you who wants the accountability of practicing weekly. What you can provide is the commitment to meet up with them weekly and practice. In return, you can learn from their techniques or methods what works. Of course, you always need to be aware of learning bad habits in situations like these, which is why it's important to have a foundation in guitar technique before starting.
Guitar theory Related to guitar technique is developing a basis in guitar theory. Chord patterns, minor and major chord progressions, note scales, and overlap with piano and percussion instruments can all give you a basic structure upon which to layer in the knowledge and technique you gain in your guitar playing.
Playing guitar can be a wonderful expression of one's musical and creative talent. And with a commitment to constant improvement, it can provide a lifetime of enjoyment for yourself, friends, and family. Article Source : http://www.articledashboard.com Dave Lloyd has created the online guide to guitar playing at www.improvemyguitar.com ...
 Article Article Page Main Guitar Articles Guitar Sites Feature Article Basic Guitar Scales - Top 4 Scales Every Player Should Know Author: John Robert If you are interested in learning how to play lead guitar your first step should be to learn some basic guitar scales. Scales are the building blocks for lead guitar playing and once you master the basic guitar scales mentioned below you will be ready to jam some killer licks over your favorite tunes or perhaps your own chord arrangements. Basic Guitar Scale #1 The minor pentatonic scale is the easiest and most common scale used in rock and blues styles. Here is the pattern. You can play it starting on any part of the neck. l--X---l------l-------l--X---l l--X---l------l-------l--X---l l--X---l------l--X---l-------l l--X---l------l--X---l-------l l--X---l------l--X---l-------l l--X---l------l-------l--X---l Basic Guitar Scale #2 The major scale is the most popular in western forms of music and is the starting point for all music and guitar theory. It is the do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do scale we all learn in grade school music classes. Here is the pattern. l--X---l--X---l-------l------l l------l--X---l-------l--X---l l--X---l-------l--X---l--X---l l--X---l-------l--X---l--X---l l--X---l--X---l-------l--X---l l-------l--X---l------l--X---l Basic Guitar Scale #3 The minor scale is another popular one is western music. It is the sixth mode of the major scale which means if you played the major scale starting on the sixth note in the scale and continued up an octave you would essentially be playing a minor scale. Here is the minor scale pattern. l--X---l-------l--X---l--X---l-------l l--X---l--X---l-------l--X---l-------l l--X---l-------l--X---l-------l-------l l--X---l-------l--X---l-------l--X---l l--X---l-------l--X---l--X---l-------l l--X---l-------l--X---l--X---l-------l Basic Guitar Scale #4 The blues scale is an easy one to learn once you know the minor pentatonic because it is basically the same scale with an added note. This added note called the "blue" note gives the scale its unusual sad quality. You can use the blues scale in rock and blues styles and it will sound great. Here is the pattern. l--X---l------l-------l--X---l l--X---l------l--X---l--X---l l--X---l------l--X---l-------l l--X---l------l--X---l-------l l--X---l--X---l--X---l-------l l--X---l------l-------l--X---l I hope you will enjoy playing the basic guitar scales above and learn to incorporate them into your lead guitar playing. These are the most basic scales and for some people it's all they ever need. You would do well to master them inside and out. Visit my blog for tips on mastering guitar scales in record time. John Robert has been playing guitar for longer than he can remember. Aside from teaching guitar for the last three years he enjoys writing articles about playing guitar and other guitar related topics. If you are serious about mastering basic guitar scales you owe it to yourself to check out Guitar-Scale-Mastery.info
 Article Article Page Main Guitar Articles Guitar Sites Feature Article A Fender Guitar for a Child Author: Hilde Berge When you want to have a child learn the enjoyment of playing the guitar. You will find that there are so many options for a child and these wonderful guitars. These items are found to be a perfect way to introduce any child into the world of music. They will enjoy the pleasure that they get from playing and learning the fun that they can have with music. You can find the perfect fender guitar for any child online. There are so many to choose from and you will see that you can get one to match your child's personality and style. There are ones that have bolder colors as well as ones that are more plain and ordinary. No matter what the style you choose, you will find one to fit your child's needs and let them truly get closer with the wonderful world of music. Any child that has not played a guitar before will soon learn once they are introduced to their fender guitar. They will find that they want to learn more and get acquainted with the guitar. It is not going to be something that they learn overnight, they will have to have some lessons or even just some one on one time with the guitar to learn how to play and understand the object. Once they get the feel and the information that they need, they can learn to play it without any hassles or problems. Once a child learns to play the fender guitar well, they may decide to go even further with their playing and get more active with it. They may want to use their fender guitar in a band after school or maybe they can use it in the band at school. This would be a great way to encourage the child to use what they have learned so that they can truly get the fun of the guitar and what it is all about. A fender guitar would be a great gift to give to any child for their birthday or Christmas. This is something that they would love to have and would enjoy for many years to come. Once they outgrow their first one, they can go on with others in the future. A fender guitar is some thing that can be handed down to future generations for a long time to come. You can also include many fender guitar accessories for your child. There are guitar cases, strings, and even amplifiers and strings that are so important to maintaining the guitar so that you can keep it for many years to come. You will see that your child will learn with the proper information how to take care of this precious instrument for a lifetime.
 Article Article Page Main Guitar Articles Guitar Sites Feature Article 10 Beginner Acoustic Guitars Author: Jeff Tomlin Buying a guitar can be an intimidating process, especially if you've never purchased one before. There are so many factors to consider, and so many guitars available, novices will surely feel overwhelmed. Fear not - help is available. The following five lower priced acoustic guitars all offer great value for their respective price tags. 1. Seagull S6 These Canadian-made instruments are terrific guitars - very highly regarded, both for their beautiful sound, and their excellent value. The S6 features a solid cedar top, and mahogany back and sides. Although the price may be slightly above what some might be willing to pay for a first guitar, it should be considered an investment. 2. Yamaha F310 Perhaps not in the same league as the Seagull, the F310 is still a solid beginner instrument, and for the price (significantly cheaper than the S6), it's a good value. Guitar features a spruce top, with mahogany back and sides. 3. Takamine G-240 This beginner model Takamine guitar features a laminated spruce top, with nato back and sides. Although it clearly isn't on par with some of the higher end Takamine guitars, the general consensus is the G-240 offers a pretty good bang for the buck. 4. Fender DG-7 This lower cost Fender acoustic features a spruce top, meranti back and sides, and a nato neck. Cheaper Fender products tend to be occasionally guilty of lackluster workmanship, but for the price, this guitar could be attractive to newbies. 5. Epiphone DR-100 The DR-100 features a spruce top, with mahogany back and sides. This guitar can usually be found at a rather cheap price, which makes it attractive to beginners. Most consider this a strictly beginner instrument, however, so it may not be long before you'll want to trade up. 6. Washburn D10S This low-priced acoustic guitar is one of the best selling guitars in the world. Acoustic Guitar magazine even went so far as to name this their top guitar under $500. I can't fully agree, but the D10S certainly is a bargain! 7. Blueridge BR-40 This is a low-priced acoustic guitar with a focus on fine craftsmanship. The top of the guitar is solid spruce, with mahogany back and sides. The BR-40 even includes mother-of-pearl inlay. A particularly impressively constructed guitar for an instrument in this price range. 8. Ibanez AC100NT The Ibanez AC100NT is another well-constructed instrument with solid spruce top, and walnut back and sides. This combination creates a warm, bottom-end tone with bright highs. 9. Taylor Baby Taylor This is a 3/4 size dreadnought guitar, making it a good choice for younger guitarists with smaller hands. Taylor has a reputation for being one of America's greatest guitar makers, and although they've cut a few corners here to meet a low-price point, this is still a solid instrument. 10. Martin LXI One of the most highly esteemed guitar makers has provided this 3/4 size guitar, designed for guitarists with small hands and small pocketbooks. The LXI features a solid maple top, back and sides.
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Author: Craig Bassett - You've probably noticed that there is an almost infinite number of guitar tuition books that you can buy. And if you're anything like me, you've probably bought dozens of them. You've also probably noticed that some of the books would take SEVERAL lifetimes to master! And would it be fair to say that sometimes you don't know where to start? So much information, so little time! Don't worry, you're not alone...
I used to get totally overwhelmed by my guitar book collection. I used to pick up a book and not really know where to start. I usually would play around with a book for a week or two, and then move onto another book...even when I hadn't mastered what I had learnt from the book. End result? A feeling of frustration! The good thing about this though was that this frustration inspired me to create a system to get the most out of my books. Let's take a look at it now...
***Step One: Quick Overview***
Find a guitar book that you would like to work on. Read the front and back covers only. What are some things that you think the book might help you with? Please write these down now.
***Step Two: Define Your Purpose***
Have a quick think about your musical goals. With your goals in mind, write down your purpose for studying the book. What EXACTLY would you like to get from the book? Make it specific. If you feel that the book is not totally relevant to your goals right now, then DON'T study it. It will be a waste of your valuable time. Instead, find another book that is more relevant.
***Step Three: Preview The Book***
Read the table of contents. As you read it, ask yourself..."What ONE section of this book will help me the most with my current musical goals?". Once you've finished reading the table of contents, choose the ONE section that you feel will help you the most.
***Step Four: Detailed Reading***
Read the section that you chose in Step Three. Do you still feel that it will really help you achieve your musical goals? If you do...great! If not...just repeat Step Three and choose another section.
Once you've read through the whole section, choose the ONE thing in it that you think will help you the most. It could be a specific lick, theoretical concept, chord progression etc. The idea is to choose the one thing that will benefit your guitar playing the most. Life is too short to practice things that aren't INCREDIBLY important to your musical development!
***Step Five: Get To Work***
Practice the thing that you chose in Step Four. Practice it like a maniac! Really work hard to integrate it into your playing or knowledge. Keep working on it daily until you feel that you have mastered it.Depending on what you chose, this could take hours, days, weeks, months of even years!
I hope you find this method works for you. Dust off those books now, and get to work! Article Source: http://www.articledashboard.com Craig Bassett is a professional guitarist, author and guitar tutor. To gain TOTAL mastery of the guitar fretboard, please go to: www.GuitarNoteMastery.com ... Add Your Site! |
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