Archive for 'Learning Guitar'

How to learn to play the Country Guitar Scales in 10 minutes a day

Country music is undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable genres of music there is, having spread like wild fire from the Southern reaches of the USA to the rest of the world. The secrets of its success are many – it is aided by captivating ambassadors such as Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton – and [...]

5 things you need to know when learning how to play a guitar

There are a few things in life that are as pleasurable as learning how to play a guitar. The guitar is one of the most diverse musical instruments in the world – it fits into any musical style such as classical, Blues and Jazz, it is easy to carry and is the height of chic [...]

Easy guitar songs to learn – you will play like a pro in no time!

Picture this – you have bought a guitar, have taken a few lessons, and have learnt your first few notes. You know your frets from chords and your rhythm is just about getting there. The shredding, sweeping and tapping are still years ahead, because you have only just begun. Your girlfriend / aunt / grandma [...]

Guitar scales – the magic ingredient which every guitarist should know

  It is amazing to think of all the people who, whether playing the guitar or not, don’t know what the guitar scales actually are. I can think of very few disciplines in which a sequence of pre-determined notes pave the way for the “right sound”. And this is precisely what the guitar scales are [...]

Want to learn scales for guitar faster?

  All you need to do is read on . . . Guitar students often wince at the idea of having to learn the scales. After all, if you can learn note by note, play basic music clearly and find your way through the fret board – why bother? Certainly the thought of navigating the [...]

Learning to play guitar?

  You may as well start with the King. Tips and ideas to help you learn the Pentatonic Scales faster They say that the pentatonic scale is the king of the scales. It is certainly one of the most prevalent in the world of guitar playing and is used across a range of styles and [...]