Many popular stories relate to famous musicians who couldn’t read music.  Sir Paul McCartney, Noel Gallagher, and most of the band Metallica are among those who supposedly are unable to read music.  While it can be argued that being able to read music will enable a person to become proficient quicker, it is also the case that the...

Buying a guitar can be an exciting thing to do, whether you are buying your first instrument and are aiming to become a maestro or have been playing for years.  The thing with buying a guitar is that no two are the same.  You probably already know that you will only create the best sounding music when you are confident in your instrument.  It is a bit of a music cliché, bu...

You might think that once you’ve strung one guitar, you’ve strung them all.  However, that is not the case, particularly when it comes to electric guitars.  Usually, the strings on an electric guitar will need to be changed more often than on a classical or on a regular acoustic guitar.  The process for doing so i...

Myths of Guitar Practice
• Structured practice is pointless, it takes away the fun of guitar playing and stifles creativity
• Practice doesn’t even work, I learn more by simply picking up my instrument and doing whatever I please
• Doing the same thing every day won&rsquo...

Why a Guitar Needs Stringing

There are several reasons an acoustic guitar might need restringing.  If one string snaps, then it is advisable to replace all of them, while intensive use of a guitar may also mean that the instrument needs to be restrung.

Restringing Your Guitar

Once you have decided that your guitar needs restringing, it is time to begin.&nb...

One of the first things any aspiring guitarist needs to learn is how to strum their instrument.

Before You Begin

Your guitar needs to be strung and tuned correctly.  To achieve this, either buy a tuner from the music store, or download an app to help you.

Getting Started With Strumming

Strumming a guitar is about rhythm and consistency.  Bef...