Guitar Star: Mastering Melodies and Shredding Riffs

Playing “American Pie” on guitar requires an intermediate level of ability. The song begins with a 12 bar blues progression that moves into the verse and chorus. A good place to start is learning the chords for each section, starting with G, D7, C and D in the intro; E minor, F major, C and…

Yes, it is possible to bring a guitar on an airplane. Most airlines will allow passengers to carry on or check a guitar depending on its size and weight. If the instrument can fit in the overhead compartment or under your seat, you can typically carry it on without having to pay any additional fees.…

BB King’s signature guitar was a Gibson ES-355 known as “Lucille”. It was named after a woman who caused a fight between two men in which the venue caught fire and King ran back in to save his beloved guitar. Since then, BB King has played several versions of Lucille throughout his career. Contents: History…

Music theory can be an intimidating subject to learn, but breaking it down into manageable steps is the best way to approach it. A good place to start is by learning the basic chords used on guitar. Once you understand the fundamental shapes and chord progressions of various styles of music, you’ll be able to…

Bar chords are a key part of playing guitar, and can be challenging to master. To play a bar chord, you need to first place your index finger across all strings on the desired fret. Then, depending on what chord you want to play, other fingers should be placed in position on other frets. Once…

Reading guitar music requires knowledge of the musical staff, which consists of five lines and four spaces. Each line or space represents a different note. The notes are written on the lines and in the spaces to indicate what strings and frets should be played to produce that particular sound. Various symbols such as slurs,…

Using a guitar is relatively straightforward. Start by making sure the strings are in tune, then use your right hand to strum across the strings or pluck individual strings. To change chords you must use your left hand to press down on certain frets while keeping a steady rhythm with your right hand. You can…

The best guitar lesson app is Fender Play. It provides beginners with interactive lessons, song tutorials and custom learning plans that are tailored to the users’ skill level and musical interests. The app has both video and text-based instructions for each lesson, making it easier for learners to access information at their own pace. There…

The six strings of a guitar are numbered from the thinnest string to the thickest. When played open, they sound notes E, A, D, G, B and E (from lowest to highest). Each note is one whole step apart in pitch. The thicker strings have a lower frequency and produce a deeper sound than the…

Guitar amplifier tubes are mainly manufactured in Russia, China and the United States. In recent years, production of guitar amplifier tubes has been moved away from traditional US factories to manufacturers located overseas. Most popular brands of tube amps such as Fender, Marshall, Vox and Mesa Boogie source their vacuum tubes from these three countries.…