Here is the most important thing to understand. Playing baritone guitar is different than standard guitar. Not easier or harder and not better or worse. It's simply different. Yes, in some aspects it is easier. In other aspects it is harder. But on balance you can't really say it is easier or harder overall. The key is that each type has certain strengths. You … [Read more...] about Playing Baritone Guitar (Everything You Need To Know)
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Pros And Cons Of Baritone Guitar (Does It Make Sense To Get One?)
Are you a fan of metal, surf rock or country music? Then you probably already know some of the benefits a baritone guitar can offer. The twang is ideal for country and surf rock and the ability to play low and sound dark is great for metal. But there are other advantages, too. And some major disadvantages. Why do you need to know all of the pros and cons of baritone … [Read more...] about Pros And Cons Of Baritone Guitar (Does It Make Sense To Get One?)
Baritone Guitar Chords (Everything You Need To Know)
You know the baritone guitar has a longer neck. You also know it sounds deeper and darker as a result. What effect does that have on baritone guitar chords? Do chords sound different on a baritone guitar? And do you play them differently? The answer to both of those is 'yes'. But it can also be 'no'. Confused? I don't blame you. But it's actually quite … [Read more...] about Baritone Guitar Chords (Everything You Need To Know)
Baritone Guitar Tuning (Standard And Alternative Tunings)
Baritone guitars are very similar to standard guitars. The primary difference is a longer scale length, which means you can get a much lower tone. Our article What Is A Baritone Guitar covers all of that. What's important for this article is that the longer scale length makes baritone guitar tuning different from the tuning of a regular guitar. While the actual tuning … [Read more...] about Baritone Guitar Tuning (Standard And Alternative Tunings)
What Is A Baritone Guitar? (Everything You Need To Know)
You may have heard the term "baritone guitar", but you're not exactly sure what a baritone guitar is. How does it differ from a regular guitar? The word "baritone" suggests it is lower, and that is indeed the case. But is that the only difference? And how is the baritone guitar used? Is it used like a bass guitar or more like a regular guitar? We will answer all … [Read more...] about What Is A Baritone Guitar? (Everything You Need To Know)