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Positions of the Minor Pentatonic Scale
This article contains essential information for positional exercises in the minor pentatonic scale. Enjoy playing the scale!

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Apr 15, 20245 min read


How Should I Hold the Neck?
A good grip on the guitar neck can improve your performance! Find out how in this article.

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Apr 14, 20244 min read


Step-by-Step Guide to Changing Guitar Strings
Re-stringing a guitar is not difficult once you know the steps! Check out this blog to learn how.

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Apr 13, 20245 min read


The Chromatic Scale: Essential Knowledge for Every Musician
The chromatic scale is a versatile scale that can be used in any genre of music. We encourage you to master it!

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Apr 12, 20244 min read


The Minor Pentatonic Scale
Here is an introduction to the minor pentatonic scale that every guitarist should learn, along with a training video!

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Apr 9, 20245 min read


“Solo Ascent: The Guitarist’s Guide to Conquering Iconic Solos”
Here is a list of useful practices to help you learn guitar solos!

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Apr 8, 20248 min read


The Journey of a Guitarist: From Days to Decades
Continuous practice is essential to feel your guitar progress! Here is a summary of what you need to do to improve efficiently.

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Apr 7, 20244 min read


Taking a Break
It is important to rest from time to time when you are tired of playing. Here is some advice on how to balance practice and rest.

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Apr 6, 20245 min read


Changing Chords Smoothly: Essential Tips & Tricks
Here are some tips and advice on how to play guitar chords smoothly. Read this blog post to improve your guitar skills!

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Apr 5, 20244 min read


Developing Your Own Voice
Here is some general knowledge about music genres to help you broaden your musical horizons!

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Apr 2, 20246 min read


Different Types of Muting on the Guitar
Improve your playing by learning different ways to mute your guitar sound! Check out some of the artists featured on this blog.

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Apr 1, 20245 min read


Pinky Promise: Unlocking the Power of Your Pinky Finger
The key to improving your guitar playing is to get better at using your pinky finger! Let's learn about fingering in this article.

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Mar 31, 20243 min read


Tuning Your Guitar: A Beginner’s Guide
Tuning is a fundamental and important part of playing the guitar! This article covers all the information about tuning for beginners.

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Mar 30, 20244 min read


Effects Pedals - Do You Really Need Them?
Are guitar effect pedals necessary? What types are there? Here is a summary of guitar pedals!

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Mar 29, 20246 min read


How to Stand Out as a Guitarist -A Look at Some Unique Players
Knowing other great players can help you find your own style as a guitarist! In this article, we will introduce you to some of the best...

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Mar 26, 20246 min read


Mastering 16th Note Strumming: Unlock Your Rhythmic Potential
Learn 16 beats and develop your sense of rhythm! Here are some points that you should keep in mind.

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Mar 25, 20243 min read


Mastering the Guitar with Small Hands: A Journey of Passion and Persistence
Don't give up playing the guitar because you have small hands! In this article we will show you how to learn to play the guitar even if...

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Mar 24, 20243 min read


Understanding Guitar Harmonics: A Comprehensive Guide
Here is a summary of guitar harmonics. We hope you will find it useful in improving your guitar playing!

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Mar 23, 20244 min read


Preparing for Your First Ever Gig
Here is a summary of what you should do to prepare for your first gig. We hope you will find this article useful!

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Mar 22, 20247 min read


Picking: How to Improve Your Tone & Control
Controlling the tone of your guitar will improve your playing! Read this article to find out what factors are important in controlling...

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Mar 20, 20244 min read
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