Practicing bass guitar scales has a lot of benefits. You learn the notes on the fretboard. Your fingers get used to playing the notes. You learn the sounds of the scales and how to identify them. But which scales are best to practice on the bass guitar? The 5 scales below are a great place to start. All will help you get more familiar with the fretboard and the … [Read more...] about Bass Guitar Scales For Beginners (5 Best Scales To Learn)
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Baritone Guitar Vs Bass (Similar With One Major Distinction)
You probably know one thing. Both the baritone and the bass guitar sound lower and deeper than a standard guitar. Does that make them more or less the same thing? No. They are two very different instruments. And when you compare the baritone guitar vs bass guitar directly, you quickly realize they are designed for different functions. What are those functions and … [Read more...] about Baritone Guitar Vs Bass (Similar With One Major Distinction)
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)
Why Does My Electric Guitar Sound Acoustic? (+How To Fix It)
I've been there myself. You connect your guitar to your amp and turn on the power. You play that first chord and expect a powerful distorted sound. But all you get is a weak little tinkle of a sound. It leaves you wondering: why does my electric guitar sound acoustic? Wonder no more. Keep reading for a list of common issues that result in an acoustic sound … [Read more...] about Why Does My Electric Guitar Sound Acoustic? (+How To Fix It)
Can You Play Guitar With Small Hands? (+Tips On How)
I have short, somewhat fat fingers. I've always felt that made thing much harder for me with the guitar. My fingers are too short to make barre chords easy and too fat to jump around the fretboard with ease. I definitely found myself wondering: can you play guitar with small hands? But I answered that question myself. I managed to learn to play the guitar despite … [Read more...] about Can You Play Guitar With Small Hands? (+Tips On How)
What Can I Use As A Guitar Pick? (Alternatives That Actually Work)
I have lost so many guitar picks over the past 10 years! I try to always make sure I have several spares. But I've still run out numerous times. That's when I reach for my trusty guitar pick alternatives. What can I use as a guitar pick and still get the same sound and feel? Nothing. Any alternative will feel and sound a bit different. But that does not mean … [Read more...] about What Can I Use As A Guitar Pick? (Alternatives That Actually Work)
What Guitar Pedals Do I Need? (7 Most Useful Effects Pedals)
When I first got a guitar and a small practice amp, I expected it to sound like my favorite guitarists. I had no idea they used specific amps and multiple effects pedals to fine-tune their sound. I couldn't even get my guitar to sound distorted! Basically, I quickly learned that I would need some effects pedals. But what guitar pedals do I need to get the sound I … [Read more...] about What Guitar Pedals Do I Need? (7 Most Useful Effects Pedals)
Can You Plug Headphones Into A Guitar? (Not A Simple Yes Or No)
I was a teenager when I got my first electric guitar. My parents severely limited how much I could practice, due to the noise. Luckily, my amp had a headphone jack, so I could practice quietly. And playing your guitar through headphones has another big advantage. But can you plug headphones into a guitar directly, too? Or do you always need an amp? And does it … [Read more...] about Can You Plug Headphones Into A Guitar? (Not A Simple Yes Or No)
What Do You Need To Play An Electric Guitar? (Minimum & Ideal Rigs)
Have you seen all the gear professional guitarists use? The pedals alone can cost many thousands of dollars. But do you really need all that stuff yourself? What do you need to play an electric guitar, if you just want a bare bones setup? The most basic setup you need in order to play your guitar consists of 3 things. But you will probably need a few more, … [Read more...] about What Do You Need To Play An Electric Guitar? (Minimum & Ideal Rigs)