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Playing guitar without a pick is possible. You can use your fingers or even an object such as a coin or spoon to strum the strings. Start by lightly running each finger across the strings, starting with your thumb and working up to your pinky. This will create a different sound than you would get…

Building a classical guitar requires careful attention to detail, but the end result can be a beautiful and highly rewarding experience. To begin building your own instrument, you’ll need some basic supplies like wood, tools and strings. First, select pieces of wood that have been dried and cured specifically for making instruments. Then cut out…

To build a guitar pedal board, you will need some basic supplies including plywood, screws and foam padding. Start by cutting the plywood to size and drilling holes for mounting the pedals. Once all of the mounting hardware is installed, add some padding along the bottom of your board to provide cushioning against vibration and…

Cleaning an electric guitar is not a difficult task. To start, you can use a lint-free cloth to gently wipe down the body of the guitar, paying attention to all cracks and crevices. You should also use a slightly dampened cloth to clean any dirt or grease that may have accumulated on the fretboard or…

Making a slide guitar requires some knowledge of basic tools and techniques. You will need to purchase or fabricate a metal slide, tune the strings to an open chord, and adjust the intonation. To begin, you’ll need to attach the bridge, nut, and tailpiece to the body of your guitar. After that, it’s time to…

To mute guitar strings, place your fretting hand in such a way that your fingers rest lightly on the strings. This will create a dampening effect and the strings won’t vibrate as freely when strummed. Another way to mute guitar strings is to press down on them using either your thumb or another finger from…

Practicing finger exercises on the guitar is one of the best ways to become more flexible with your fingers. Start by focusing on basic chords, scales and arpeggios, using all four fingers as much as possible. This helps to build strength and dexterity in each individual finger. Try learning songs with different chord shapes so…

Muting strings on guitar is a technique used to suppress unwanted noise from the strings that can occur when playing certain chords or notes. To mute strings, place your fretting hand lightly across all of the strings just above the desired fret but do not press down. This will dampen any extra sound from ringing…

To fix the intonation on a guitar, it’s important to start by properly tuning your instrument. If you can’t tune it accurately with a tuner, use an online reference note or call a luthier for help. Next, locate the saddle on the bridge of your guitar and adjust it so that when you play an…

Pinch harmonics are a guitar playing technique used on electric guitars to create high-pitched notes. To perform pinch harmonics, you must hold the pick against the string with your thumb and index finger while picking the string with your middle or ring finger. As you pick, lightly press down on the pick so that it…