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  Earlier, we took a look at how to develop your right hand for classical guitar. In this article, guitar teacher Raymond L. will add to the balance by teaching you exercises for the left hand... The classical guitar repertoire covers more scales and arpeggios than any other technical skill. Therefore, I consider it important for you, as a classical guitar player or student, to focus on these following guitar exercises. They're based on scales and arpeggios for the purpose of devel

  What is the order of guitar strings? If you're a guitar player, then you know that strings are one of the most important parts of your instrument. After all, without strings, you wouldn't be able to make music! But did you know that there's more to guitar strings than meets the eye?  In this blog post, we'll explore the mysteries of guitar strings, including how they're ordered, what they're made of, and how to tune your guitar so that it sounds its best. What Order Do Guitar S

So you've heard about online guitar lessons but you're not convinced they're right for you? Guitar teacher Edward B. shares the benefits and drawbacks he has learned from teaching live online lessons... Live online guitar lessons are filling a much-needed gap in society’s need for lessons, especially for students in rural areas who don’t have access to music teachers, and busy students who have trouble fitting lessons into their schedules. I’ve given guitar lessons quite successfully

Learning to play the guitar is a task that's undertaken by thousands, if not millions of people each and every year. The guitar, as the second most popular musical instrument in the world (right behind the piano at number one), is the peoples' choice for a myriad of reasons. Most commonly, however, people decide they want to play the guitar because of how prominently it's featured in today's top music. Many people enjoy pop music because it's catchy and the lyrics are infectious. The guit

An out-of-tune guitar can make even the best musician sound terrible. If you're just beginning to play, an out-of-tune guitar will be incredibly frustrating and make every note sound like a mistake. Learn how to tune a guitar like a pro and pretty soon you'll be playing like one, too. The basic mechanics of tuning a guitar are simple. To change a string's pitch, turn it's corresponding tuning key on the head of the guitar (hint: check out our guide to the parts of a guitar). Turning

In the market for a new guitar? Check out these recommendations for the best acoustic guitars released this year, courtesy of Colleen from Coustii.com...   Buying a new acoustic guitar is a really exciting experience. But to make the process hassle-free, you'll want to spend some time considering a few important questions. Are you just starting out, or are you an experienced guitarist? Will you be playing solo, or with a band? What is your budget? Once you have the answers to these

When it comes to live performances, guitarists need a lot of equipment to help project their sounds to the audience. Without amplification equipment, it becomes difficult for the audience to hear our instruments. One of the most important pieces of gear we need besides an amplifier is a guitar cable. A cable is a cord that plugs into our guitar pickup and then into our amps. There are many cords out there by different manufacturers, and each player has different preferences. In this article

Over the past several years, online music lessons have substantially grown in popularity. And it's no wonder -- it's an option that is convenient and often priced lower than in-person lessons. Plus, you can choose an instructor from practically anywhere! Advances in technology have made the success of online music lessons possible, but that’s not the only way that technology has changed the way we learn music. New innovations provide fun and creative ways to enhance the learning experience

One of the most frustrating concepts to new guitarists are bar chords, also known as barré chords in classical guitar terminology. These tricky chords have been annoying guitarists for generations, and many players are tempted to avoid all music that includes them. However, bar chords are extremely useful and they offer a beautiful sound to your guitar. The knowledge of these chords can also help you find any major and minor chord on the guitar! So, what is a bar chord, how do we play these cho

Congrats on getting the big gig! Whether you're preparing for your band's first show or your album-release party, these tips will help you learn how to promote your band, make your best impression on stage, and get invited back to the venue to do it all again. Share this Image On Your Site <p><strong>Please include attribution to TakeLessons with this graphic.</strong></p><br /><br /><br /><br /> <p><a href='/blog/how-to-promote-your-band-infographic-z01'><img src='/blog/wp-content/up