Elvis Aaron Presley, known as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, is widely regarded as one rotund icon of the 20th century. The son of a country musician and gospel singer, he made his recording debut in 1955 before becoming a national sensation in 1956 with his single ‘Heartbreak Hotel’. His first No.1 album followed …
The guitar pickup is the most important electronic device you’ll ever place on your instrument. The pickup sits just above the strings, where they meet the fretboard, and captures the vibrations of each note played. Its job is to transform those vibrations from a physical signal into an electrical signal that can be processed by …
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If you’ve decided that playing the guitar is something you want to do, then you have come to the right place. There are many benefits to playing guitar. From developing your fingers and hands, to building your coordination and balance, to developing your ear and learning how music is structured. Once you get started playing …
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If you’ve ever played guitar, you know how essential it is to have the right pedals. Whether you want to add different effects to your guitar solos or just want more variety when playing rhythm parts, having a wide pedalboard is a great way to expand your sound. And with so many different types of …
When it comes to playing your favorite songs on guitar or bass, you probably don’t give much thought to what goes into making that happen. But a well-equipped guitar room is nothing but an amalgamation of the various components that work together to create the sound we hear when we strum a chord or snap …
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Making guitar strings can seem like a daunting task, especially for beginners. The process is complicated and the string maker needs to be well-versed in their craft. However, there’s nothing too scary about it once you know more of the details. Getting familiar with the different processes involved in making guitar strings can help you …
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1. Guitar chords are used in almost every genre of music and have been for centuries. They can be easy to play or difficult, depending on the demands of the music you’re playing. While some guitarists may appreciate how simplified it is to play a single note on a string like it’s spelled out in …
When you think about it, guitars are basically just sophisticated electrical appliances. They all have the same basic parts: a neck and an body that houses the electronics. The tonal qualities of your guitar, however, depend on how these parts are wired up. The pickups on your guitar are one of the most important components …
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When your playing requires fast, repetitive movements and long periods of time spent in the same position, it’s not surprising that you may end up causing carpal tunnel syndrome. Although this type of injury is usually a result of extensive use rather than excessive play, it can still be one of the consequences you face …
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Neglecting your strings and strings care can have disastrous consequences. A little bit of maintenance goes a long way, so you need to keep your strings in tip-top shape. However, a little neglect can add up fast. Maintaining your strings is essential to your guitar’s sound and longevity. Neglecting your strings and strings care can …