The guitar’s slide is a technique that is both underappreciated and underused. Based on your preferences, you can use a slide guitar with different types of guitar to create a wider variety of glissando effects and louder vibratos. Guitar slides have the distinct benefit of being incredibly simple to master. You can play every song …
Drop D tuning is one of the most popular alternate tunings around, and it’s also the easiest to learn! A staple alternate tuning for some of the most iconic rock and metal songs, drop D is a great tool for both beginners and experienced musicians. From opening up simple ways to play power chords to …
It goes without saying that beginner guitarists should always have country songs in their repertoire. These are very fun songs to play, and they usually have a down-to-earth message that we can all relate to. Learning to play a country song on your favorite guitar is a breeze if you start with some easy-to-play songs …
Rock is a very broad genre of music that has its roots in the mid-20th century when musicians began creating songs using a variety of electric musical instruments. You have the classic rock n’ roll music of the 50s and 60s, the soft and hard rock of the 70s, the alternative rock of the 80s …
If you’ve never played in Open G tuning before, this article has everything you need to get started! We’ve also put together an awesome list of songs in open G tuning with video lessons and tabs included. We’ll start by getting our guitars into tune using the visual guide above. Start with your guitar tuned …
Fingerpicking is a style of playing the guitar that requires playing the individual notes of a chord rather than strumming the chords as a group. This produces tonal qualities that are both polyphonic and harmonic, giving color to the song. Unfortunately, fingerstyle is not that easy. This technique requires deft fingers, but you shouldn’t be …
If playing the piano always felt intimidating because of the difficulty of classical music, this article is for you! Along with being fun to play, thanks to their catchy tunes and easy forms, these songs make the learning process a lot easier. The songs on this list are great for beginners because of their repetitive …
Metal is a music genre that has progressed in many phases over the years. It’s not always an easy genre for beginner guitarists to learn, either. To master metal music on a guitar takes excellent command of the staccato, mastering power chords, palm-muting, and forceful rhythm. The harmonic traits of true metal songs are also …
The music of The Beatles lives on in every seasoned performer, aspiring artist, and even ordinary people who draw inspiration from the Fab Four’s countless songs. Their songs continue to be streamed and downloaded from online platforms, giving contemporary listeners a taste of the music that defined an era. Any Beatles song is an essential …
I always tell aspiring new guitarists to consider going for a classical guitar. Depending on what type of music you want to play, of course, as the sound is softer and mellower than the twangy sound of steel strings. The nylon strings on a classical guitar will be easier on a beginner’s fingertips as they …