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Guitar Heroes: Robben Ford
Find out about an amazing guitarist who has played with many legendary players. No doubt you can learn something from his playing!

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May 13, 20245 min read


Guitar Heroes: BB King
Here is one of the great players who have influenced many guitarists! Learn about him and check out his performances.

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May 12, 20245 min read


Guitar Heroes: Jimi Hendrix
Find out what every guitarist should know about Jimi Hendrix's music and influences!

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May 11, 20246 min read


Beyond Major and Minor: The Many Moods of the Modes
What are modal scales? Here is how to use them and some songs to help you understand the sound of the scales.

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May 10, 20244 min read


A Guide to Alternative Tunings - Drop D Tuning
This blog provides a comprehensive overview of Drop D tuning and recommended riffs! Check it out and have fun playing.

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May 7, 20245 min read


Mastering Guitar Positions: Knowing the Fretboard
Here are some basic playing techniques you should know about guitar fingering!

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May 6, 20246 min read


Choosing Your First Guitar: A Beginner's Guide
Which is better for your first guitar, electric or acoustic? Find out the differences and recommended guitars in this blog post!

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May 5, 20245 min read


Floating Tremolo Systems: A Basic Set-Up Guide
Here is essential knowledge about Floating Tremolo Systems. If you are interested in this type of guitar, check out this article!

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Apr 27, 20246 min read


Alternate vs. Economy Picking : Mastering Your Guitar Picking Technique
If you want to learn more about guitar picking methods and techniques, this article is for you! Some recommended artists are also featured.

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Apr 23, 20247 min read


Two Thumbs Up : Playing Guitar with all Ten Fingers
Find out how to play the guitar with your thumb, along with a summary of its effectiveness and benefits!

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Apr 19, 20245 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


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.

The American Guitar Academy
Mar 30, 20244 min read
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