The benefits of learning violin for guitarists

Music is an integral part of the human experience. Researchers have found that learning to play instruments can decrease stress and depression levels in older people by increasing their self-esteem and sense of independence. If you’re a musician, you’re doing yourself a service while treating others to your unique sound.

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What's The Best Finish For Your Guitar?

A while back I posted an article on my website explaining the cost of refinishing a guitar. This text is taken from the original article which can be found here.

Your guitar’s finish is not just there to make it look pretty. It actually does one of the most crucial jobs - Protecting the wood of your guitar!

Moisture is the main culprit behind wood damage, and the the best way to protect your wood from moisture is to coat a thin layer of finish over your instrument.

For this reason, and also to minimize any accidental damage to the wood surface, having a proper finish is vital for the long-life of your guitar.

But what finish is right for you?

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How to Make Playing the Guitar a More Personal Experience

If you really want to enjoy playing the guitar, try making it a more individualized experience. You can have a deeper connection to the instrument, the music you play and yourself. This can be exciting and calming at the same time. These tips can help you make it a more personal experience.

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How Do Acoustic Guitars Produce Sound?

Acoustic guitars have a shape that is designed to project sound. They are able to play the same notes as pianos, banjos and mandolins and yet create their own, unique sound. Let’s look at how this occurs and what gives the acoustic guitar its signature sound.

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Can You Learn Guitar From YouTube Videos Alone?

New guitarists are spoiled for choice when it comes to leaning the instrument. It used to be that you had to either take expensive lessons, or else try to find a good guitar book - and there were a lot of bad guitar books.

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How To Play Guitar - Beginner's Guide

How to play guitar? How to learn the basics of guitar? Thousands of people wonder these questions. Every Year. And that’s easy to believe, because the guitar is an amazing instrument. You can play almost anything with it. But enough with a rambling…you are here for a reason…am I right?

You want to learn guitar? First of all, that’s awesome, and secondly, you can absolutely do it!

Of course, it will take a real effort, but once you master some basics you will be good to go.

Sometimes getting started is the hardest part…but I have good news for you. That’s exactly what we are going to do today. We will get you started!

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How To Read Guitar Tabs?

Wanna make learning your favorite songs easier for you? Tabs will help you do just that!

When you start playing the guitar, learning how to read tabs as soon as possible is a good choice. Period. I’m so glad that I did that when I started. It made learning songs a lot easier for me. In my opinion, tabs are the easiest way to learn songs for beginners.

In this post, you will learn all that you need about tabs. I included photos, and text for you.

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4 Unique Guitar Display Ideas For Home Music Studios

Maintaining a music studio in the comfort of your own home can be terrific. It can make you feel proud. It can add a sense of convenience to your recording sessions, practices, and beyond, too. If you’re a guitarist who wants to keep your musical instruments in tiptop condition, then you should think about these innovative display strategies as soon as possible. It’s imperative to safeguard your guitars at all times.

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A Brief History Of The Acoustic Guitar

Go back through the millennia and you will find stories of stringed instruments of one kind and another being plucked throughout the centuries, so this page has been written provide the reader with a brief history of the Acoustic Guitar.

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Why (And How) To Practice In Gig Conditions

Today I’m going to share with you a pretty major secret of great guitar practice (or any instrumental/vocal practice really). As you may have guessed from the title, it’s to practice in gig conditions!

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Acoustic Guitars 101: How To Pick Your First One

Picking your first Acoustic Guitar can be hard and should not be done hurriedly. There are a lot of acoustic guitars to choose from, but knowing the factors to consider before picking one will help narrow down your options. Here are some steps you should take to ensure you do not make a mistake. 

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20 Guitars From Different Eras [Infographic]

As a beginning guitarist, the world is your oyster. You have a variety of opportunities at your fingertips. You not only get to decide what type of guitar you want to play, but also what style and genre of music you want to learn.

Whether you’re just starting out, or you’re a seasoned player needing some inspiration, check out the interactive graphic below. On it you can view 20 types of guitars from different eras, as well as the legends who played them.

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Preparing For The First (Or Any) Guitar Performance

In order to look professional and avoid creating an image of a silly musical rookie, it is within the interest of any guitarist to create and follow a certain effective pre-show routine. A specific “code”, that will protect her from potential failures and furthermore – help her to stand out among other acts in a better way.

Since it is not 1931 (the year when the first electric guitar was created), this guide will examine the preparation for both unplugged shows and the ones that involves cables and amplifiers. But whichever guitar you have - always have an extra pack of strings. A pack of spare strings should always be in your guitar case, as a medical kit in the bag of a soldier. 

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How To Reach Any Guitar Teaching, Music Career Or Guitar Playing Goal Quickly

It’s very easy to become a massively successful professional musician, guitar instructor or guitar player when you follow these three steps:

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