Table of Contents Introduction Often when I improvise using arpeggios on guitar, I like to add more scale tones to the typical triads or CAGED shape arpeggios in any given key. There a few reasons why you might want to add some extra notes to your arpeggios on the guitar: What is An Arpeggio? If you need a refresher lesson, I did one a while back on standard diatonic arpeggios for guitar you can check …
How To Choose Your First Guitar
In 2024, the guitar is the most popular instrument in the world. Regardless of your age, if you’re looking to learn to play the guitar, you should take the time to choose the right first guitar. Choosing a guitar however, can sometimes be confusing and overwhelming for any new guitarist. There are countless styles available for both electric and acoustic guitars. When you walk into a musical instrument store, you can easily get lost in …
The 5 Best Guitar Books For Practicing Musicians
Updated: The 5 BEST Guitar Books for 2024! I’ve updated one of my most popular articles on best guitar books to include some new info. These include some new changes for the best guitar books for past years and 2024. Â Despite trends, for many guitarists, books are still the best way to learn the instrument. In the age of Youtube videos and guitar learning apps, the online community has created an overload of information. Consequently, …
Line 6 HX Stomp Review – Great Guitar Gear Gifts
As the 2024 Holidays approach, I’ve decided to update my Line 6 HX Stomp Review and accompanying Holiday Guitar Gift Guide. Guitarists and guitar students always ask me what pedals, amps, cables, picks, and stings I’m using. As the Helix Line 6 stuff is still so hot, I’ve also updated my initial review. In This Article: Is the Line 6 HX Stomp still viable in 2024 and beyond? We think so. As Thanksgiving and Black …
4 Tips for Expanding Your Musical Taste
Having the ability to deeply enjoy music is a gift that not everyone possesses. If you’re one of the lucky ones, it’s in your interest to nurture that gift by listening to as great a variety of music as possible. It’s nice to enjoy our old favorites, sure, but there’s magic in pushing ourselves to try new sounds. It’s part of your musical evolution — in any case, you won’t lose the ability to listen …
3 Essential Concepts To Kick Up Your Guitar Skills
As guitarists, we are notorious for learning just enough to get by and calling it a day. We’re typically trusting that only a few chords or scales will be enough to get by. Learning guitar music theory methodically can be difficult. The way the guitar fretboard is laid out is unintuitive when compared to the piano or other instruments. This makes working through guitar lessons tedious for many players who early on just want to …
Ultimate Hobbies For Music Lovers
If you have always had a passion for music then there are many careers and hobbies you can get into. It isn’t just always about playing an instrument, there are plenty of other ideas out there. It is all about finding the right one for you and once you have that enjoyment then you will never want to let it go. Check out the list below for all your music-loving hobbies. Learn an Instrument The …
How to Boost Your Confidence In Time For Your Next Gig
Ask any musician and they will tell you they have experienced stage fright at some point in their career. It doesn’t matter who you are. Whether you sell out arenas worldwide or are coming up to your first ever gig in your local bar, it’s ok to feel nervous. These nerves can get the better of you, causing you to make mistakes that do not represent your genuine talent. If you have a gig coming …
6 Ways Kids Benefit From Learning Guitar and Music
Benefits of Learning the Guitar for Kids Children can benefit from learning the guitar in a variety of ways. It helps kids both musically and developmentally. Here are our 6 Ways your kids can benefit from learning the guitar. 1. Cognitive Development 2. Emotional and Social Growth 3. Motor Skills and Coordination 4. Discipline and Patience 5. Cultural Awareness 6. Academic Performance Learning the guitar can thus have a holistic impact on a child’s intellectual, …