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Guitar Teachers | What You Must Know
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Guitar Teachers | What You Must Know

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Guitar Teachers | What You Must Know

Last update 23/8/2023 If you are new to the guitar or have been playing for a while, you would like to find a guitar teacher to improve your playing. We have you covered. The following information will help you choose the right guitar tutor from the following two options: online or in-person. Table of contentsWhy do you need a guitar teacher?What about costLearning the guitar in person or onlineYour playing goalsPlaying goals may change.Consider the time you have to play.How to find a good guitar teacherThe importance of a good guitar teacherWhat about guitar practice?Guitar lessons | Important considerationsSome thoughts [...]

Peter2023-08-26T10:32:19+10:00October 30th, 2021|

How to Choose the Right String Gauge for Acoustic Guitars
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How to Choose the Right String Gauge for Acoustic Guitars

Acoustic, Guitars

How to Choose the Right String Gauge for Acoustic Guitars

Last update 22/9/2023 Acoustic guitars are stringed instruments usually built from wood (tonewoods). The design and materials used will determine the guitar's overall tone, and for the most part, most of the instrument's parts are challenging to change, while others are relatively easy to swap out. The most obvious is the guitar strings. Table of contentsClassification and Nomenclature of String GaugesHow String Gauge Impacts Your ToneHow String Gauge Impacts Your PerformanceBeginnersPreferred Genres and Playing StylesPreferred TuningYour Guitar's Body Style and SizeConsider your guitar's scale length.String gauge 10String gauge 11Guitar string 9 gaugeConclusion One of the most critical factors concerning strings [...]

David Slavlovic2023-09-22T09:10:49+10:00June 17th, 2021|

How to Select the Best Guitar Strings 2023
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How to Select the Best Guitar Strings 2023

Guitars, Maintenance, Theory

How to Select the Best Guitar Strings 2023

Last update 22/8/2013 One mistake that many beginners make is they do not realize how vital the strings are on their guitar. Well...back up a second...yeah - it’s obvious that strings are essential. It’s hard to play the guitar without them! Table of contentsMaterialBest guitar strings for electric guitars?What are the best guitar strings for an acoustic guitar?Best guitar strings for classical guitarsTypes of guitar stringsThickness, or ‘gauge.’Thinner stringsThicker stringsWinding typesRoundwoundFlatwoundsCoated stringsConclusion on how to choose the best guitar strings. We’re thinking more about what factors are involved when deciding which guitar strings are best for your playing preferences. There’s a [...]

Jerry Mathis2023-08-22T22:40:48+10:00June 8th, 2020|

How Often Should You Change Your Guitar Strings? – Its No Mystery
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How Often Should You Change Your Guitar Strings? – Its No Mystery

Guitars, Maintenance

How Often Should You Change Your Guitar Strings? – Its No Mystery

Last update 22/8/2023 How often should you change your guitar strings?. That is something that some beginners may tend to overlook. They’re just long pieces of wire, and there shouldn’t be all that much to worry about as far as they go...right? Wrong - actually, really bad. The strings on your guitar are crucial to how well your guitar plays and sounds. When you're first starting out, one question that will inevitably come up is, 'How often should the strings on my guitar be changed?' Table of contentsThings don't sound the same.Things don't feel the same.Things don't tune the same.Having [...]

Jerry Mathis2023-08-22T08:58:35+10:00May 25th, 2020|

How to Easily Replace Your Acoustic Guitar Strings
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How to Easily Replace Your Acoustic Guitar Strings

Acoustic, Guitars, Maintenance

How to Easily Replace Your Acoustic Guitar Strings

Last update 21/8/2023 Your Steel-string guitars need to have their strings replaced periodically. This guide will give you all the information you need to replace your acoustic guitar strings in 6 easy steps. A new set of strings will make your guitar sound like new again. Table of contents2. Remove the old strings3. Clean the fretboard4. Fit the new strings5. Stretch the strings12-string guitarsSlot Head guitars6. Tune all the strings to the correct pitch. If you don't have a commercial neck support, no problem; roll up some old towels or use a suitable cushion to ensure the guitar is stable. [...]

Peter2023-08-22T08:50:09+10:00May 1st, 2020|