Left handed guitarists are not very common. I have always said that every left handed guitarist I know, is a great player! I do not know why, but every left handed guitarist I have played with or heard, is freaking awesome! We receive tons of emails from left handed guitarists asking for advice on how […]
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Alternate Picking
Let´s start, for those of you who do not know what Alternate Picking is… It is a guitar playing technique that employs strictly alternating downward and upward picking strokes in a continuous run, it is just as simple as that. But now, playing this technique is a completely different thing. If you are having problems with […]
To Warm up or not to Warm up, that’s the question!
If you have ever played any sports you will know about the importance of warming up. It is important to stretch your muscles and ligaments before you take part in any strenuous exercise. Playing the guitar is no exception to this rule. When you play the guitar you can put a lot of strain on […]
What Is Pick Sliding?
Pick Sliding is a guitar technique most often used in the rock, punk or metal music genres. The technique is executed by holding the edge of the pick against any of the three or four wound strings and moving it along the string. Simple isn’t it? It is so simple that many guitarists use to […]
PRS Studio Electric
In early 2011, another new PRS model burst onto the scene featuring a new finish that PRS had been working on combining ultra thin and super hard attributes to get the most out of the carved maple top. Sonic options abound with the PRS Studio’s triple pickup setup and switching options. It features their brand […]
Bang for buck – SongPond.tv
If you’re anything like I was when selecting my first guitar, I didn’t have a clue what I should have been looking or listening for. Asked the question, “What do you think?” my answer was a vague, “Yeah, it’s better than the one I have”. But I had no idea why. If you’re in the […]
7 Tips for Positive Practice Habits
As we all know, learning an instrument can be hard work. It is important to make sure you have solid self discipline and apply yourself. Because a lot of your practice will be away from your teacher you need to develop strategies for maintaining a good work ethic. Here are seven habits that will help […]
What Is Intonation?
Intonation is the accuracy of your guitars pitch all the way down the neck. It is relative to each individual fret. If your intonation is correct then when you play the lowest string on your guitar (an E) then each fret up should be perfectly in tune: E (open), F (1st fret), F sharp (2nd […]
AmpTweaker – TIGHTROCK
I’ve often wondered what goes into making an amp or FX pedal. To me it’s all just wires and knobs and it’s often easy to gloss over the science behind the sounds. One man who has always been interested in the science is James brown – no not the smooth moving soul funk meister, but […]
Which Guitar To Learn On?
Because there are many types of guitars; being Classical, Acoustic and Electric the three main ones, I wanted to have a look at what guitar is the best one for you to learn on. Chances are that if you have asked someone if you can use their guitar for a while, it would probably be […]