Articles, tagged with "steel strings", page 5
27th March 2009
Nylon or steel string guitar? The first question you would need to decide is whether you want a nylon string (also called ‘classical') or steel string (also called ‘acoustic', ‘folk' ‘western') guitar. Classical and steel string guitars are built ...
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Author:
pezman077
13th March 2009
As you begin to learn to play the guitar, you will be faced with choosing either an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar, depending on the situation you are playing in. There are subtle differences between them but the playing basics are the same. This a...
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Author:
Bob Hamilton
12th March 2009
The classical guitar is the prototype acoustic guitar. It's the model all other acoustic guitars are based on. The difference is the classical guitar usually has a much wider fretboard and uses nylon instead of steel strings. Also strumming the strings do...
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Author:
Ricky Sharples
03rd March 2009
If you are intending to take guitar lessons, either online or offline, there are a few things you need to get clear about whether you take acoustic guitar lessons before focusing on a particular genre. If you are taking guitar lessons a regular practice s...
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Author:
Ricky Sharples
22nd November 2008
My 10 best guitar buying tips will help you make a wise decision, save time, avoid frustration and save money while you search for the right instrument to meet your playing needs.
How much should you be prepared to spend? The good news is- it doesn't...
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Author:
Kathy Unruh
10th November 2008
A descendant of the classical guitar, the acoustic guitar has many modern advantages for those who want to learn to play it. The steel strings give the instrument a loud, bright, and developed sound. The acoustic guitar, before the advent of the amplif...
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Author:
Rich_Matthews
16th October 2008
A lot can be taken into question when you are looking to purchase a new instrument. Whether its buying your first or adding to your collection, because a musical instrument can be a big investment and can grow into either a rewarding hobby or a musical ca...
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Author:
nlwest21
07th October 2008
Using finger picking techniques to play guitar makes your music more interesting and varied. Flat picking does not give the guitar player the chance to pick several notes at the same time, to play in octaves or explore the possibilities of the finger styl...
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Author:
Ricky Sharples
26th September 2008
The acoustic guitar is a popular instrument amongst all age groups and is a very rewarding instrument to learn to play even though you do not get to fool around with cool electric guitar sounds. So let us take a look at the techniques you will learn as an...
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Author:
Ricky Sharples
04th July 2008
Do you need a special type of guitar?
The simple answer is No! For a beginner, any (nylon stringed) classical guitar will do the job.
1) Any guitar with steel strings on it is NOT suitable. There was a time when certain styles of Country and Western...
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Author:
Shawn Kohan
25th June 2008
The piano as we all know is a big and bulky musical instrument played through a keyboard; however what most of us may not know is how it produces sound; by striking steel strings with small hammers made out of felt and after a rebound of these hammers the...
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Author:
Jonathan B
11th May 2008
Acoustic guitar is a passion that can be enjoyed by beginners, pros and enthusiasts no matter what your experience or skill level. If you want to learn how to play acoustic guitar there are some things that you need to know. Almost every beginner should ...
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Author:
Richard Larcombe
11th May 2008
Super talented Jazz artist Marc Antoine has released him latest CD on the GRP Records recording label, entitled Universal Language.
Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. Every...
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Author:
Clyde Dennis
07th May 2008
Great guitar techniques are an essential tool for any guitar player. Different guitar players of all experience levels use many different guitar techniques, and they can be adapted for the various musical styles that express music.
Your first guitar sh...
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Author:
Richard Larcombe
28th March 2008
Tabs are much like sheet music but they are for those who can not read notes. Can also be used to easily learn. Joining guitar forums can also boost your knowledge about tabs and all. E-books and audio CD on all tabs and playing styles are also available ...
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Author:
ron7650
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