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Learn to Play Guitar Fast
A lot of beginning guitar players write to me and ask for advice how to play guitar 'fast'. I inevitably write them back to ask whether they already play guitar, and just want to be faster on the fretboard, or whether they're beginners who want a shortcut to basic proficiency. Read
By: Andreas Wahlstedt | 27/02/2008 | Music
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Learn Guitar Chords
If you are brand new to playing guitar, then guitar chords are one of the easiest things to learn. All you really need is a good reference, like a chord dictionary, in order to learn and memorize the shape of any chord you want. Read
By: Andreas Wahlstedt | 27/02/2008 | Music
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How to Play Acoustic Guitar
Beginning guitarists often wonder whether there are differences between how to play acoustic guitar versus electric guitar. The short answer is: 'Yes and No'. Read
By: Andreas Wahlstedt | 27/02/2008 | Music
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How to Read and Play Guitar Tabs
Guitar tabs are easy to read when you understand all of the different symbols and 'markers' used to represent what to play and how to play it. In fact, it's not usually the 'notes' that trip people up when they try to read guitar tabs. It's all of the other dots, dashes and slashes that are confusing! So, let's talk about the most important part first - how to read which notes to play and where - because it is also the easiest. Read
By: Andreas Wahlstedt | 27/02/2008 | Music
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How to Learn Guitar: Finding the Right Method for You
Every aspiring guitar player faces the following question: “What's the best way for me to learn guitar?” Should you should teach yourself or hire a professional? Which guitar courses are recommended most often? What about those Internet-based guitar training sites? Read
By: Andreas Wahlstedt | 27/02/2008 | Music
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Learn to Play Electric Guitar: Special Tip on Effects
The electric guitar is one of the most versatile instruments in modern music. It can create rhythmic/percussive textures in one moment, and smooth, singing sounds in the next. Not only that, but an almost limitless combination of new sounds may be created simply by playing with which effects, amplifiers and types of guitar get paired together. Read
By: Andreas Wahlstedt | 27/02/2008 | Music
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How to Learn and Master Guitar Faster Than You Ever Imagined!
Have you ever wondered if there's some 'secret trick' to learning how to play guitar? Well, there IS a trick -- but it's one that 'hides in plain sight.' Read
By: Andreas Wahlstedt | 27/02/2008 | Music
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How to Play Lead Guitar
There is a wealth of free tutorials available on the Internet that will teach you basic 'licks' and 'riffs.'However, many of these tutorials fail to explain how rhythm guitar and lead guitar differ not just in the skills required, but also in mindset. Read
By: Andreas Wahlstedt | 27/02/2008 | Music
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Learn to Play Blues Guitar
So, you want to learn how to play the blues? Feeling down and out, and just want to make your guitar wail? Learning the basics of the blues is easy! You just need to understand the most common key signatures, chord progressions and riffs used in the genre. Read
By: Andreas Wahlstedt | 27/02/2008 | Music
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Guitar Lessons for Beginners
Playing guitar is a lot of fun, and you can never learn too much about it. That's why I've put together some “off-the-beaten-path” guitar lessons for beginners here that I hope you'll enjoy. Although these lessons won't make you an overnight guitar hero, my hope is that they'll give you some quick insights to advance your skills. Read
By: Andreas Wahlstedt | 21/02/2008 | Hobbies