You get what you pay for. But not always. Generally, paying more for a bass guitar gets you better quality. But sadly, there are many exceptions to this rule. And you want to make sure to avoid those. So how much is a bass guitar usually? And which ones give you more for your money, and are not overhyped instruments that underperform their price level? Keep … [Read more...] about How Much Is A Bass Guitar? (Make Sure Not To Overpay)
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8 Easy Guitar Riffs For Beginners (That Sound Hard)
I just want to play something! That's how I felt when I first started learning guitar. I was learning chords, and nothing else. But I really just wanted to play something that sounded cool and impressive. I needed some easy guitar riffs for beginners. The riffs below were the first ones I learned. Keep reading for some great guitar riffs that are easy to play … [Read more...] about 8 Easy Guitar Riffs For Beginners (That Sound Hard)
How Much Is An Acoustic Guitar? (Read Before You Buy!)
What do you do before walking into a used car dealership? Hopefully, you do a bit of research, so you know what the type of car you want should cost. It's the same when making any other larger purchase, like an acoustic guitar. You want to have a good idea what you can expect to pay. So how much is an acoustic guitar? That depends very much on the level of … [Read more...] about How Much Is An Acoustic Guitar? (Read Before You Buy!)
Hardest Guitar Riffs To Play (8 Difficult Riffs That Still Sound Great)
How often has this happened? Someone tells you to listen to an amazing, incredibly challenging guitar riff. When you finally hear it, you're disappointed. Sure, it's hard to play. But it doesn't sound good. So who even wants to play it? You won't find any of these here. The hardest guitar riffs we chose, impress in every way. They sound great and are nearly … [Read more...] about Hardest Guitar Riffs To Play (8 Difficult Riffs That Still Sound Great)
Best Opening Guitar Riffs Of All Time (9 Mind-Blowing Riffs)
A good opening riff instantly hooks your attention and has you wanting more. The best opening guitar riffs of all time change the way you view the instrument Or even music as a whole. These are riffs that blow your mind the first time you hear them. And they stay in your head for the rest of your life. They are the riffs that inspire millions to pick up the … [Read more...] about Best Opening Guitar Riffs Of All Time (9 Mind-Blowing Riffs)
Can You Play Guitar With Long Nails? (Limitations & Advantages)
There are plenty of famous guitarists with long nails. So it is definitely possible to play the instrument with longer fingernail. But most of those guitarists only play certain styles of music. Or they are limited in what they can do. Dolly Parton is a good example. She sticks to open tunings and barres every chord. Or she only frets low-string notes with the open … [Read more...] about Can You Play Guitar With Long Nails? (Limitations & Advantages)
Does Guitar Center Buy Guitars? (What You Need To Know)
Guitar Center is a good place to buy guitars. I've bought one from them myself. Is it the best place to get a guitar? Probably not. But it's better than most and it's very convenient for most buyers. But does Guitar Center buy guitars, too? Or let you trade in an old guitar for a newer one? They do. Keep reading to learn how the process works, what you can … [Read more...] about Does Guitar Center Buy Guitars? (What You Need To Know)
What Is A Guitar Riff? (Everything You Need To Know)
We all think we know what a riff is. But do we really? Some riffs we hear and instantly know they are a riff. But there are many others that very few would recognize as such. It turns out the term encompasses many more things than most realize. So what is a guitar riff then? Well, it includes the obvious, but also a lot of things that are far from … [Read more...] about What Is A Guitar Riff? (Everything You Need To Know)
Best Guitar Riffs To Learn (7 Riffs Every Guitarist Should Know)
All new guitarists face a dilemma. What do you play? You're not good enough for anything complex. So you need something simple. But you want something that sounds good, too. The best guitar riffs do just that. And they are also easy to learn. Moreover, they teach you some aspect of the instrument you are learning to play. That is perhaps most important of … [Read more...] about Best Guitar Riffs To Learn (7 Riffs Every Guitarist Should Know)
Guitars Every Guitarist Should Own (Some Are Surprisingly Cheap)
Most professional guitarists have a number of different guitars. I have six of them myself. Plus three bass guitars. If you're just starting out, one is definitely enough. But why not make your first one a good one? Several of the guitars every guitarists should own below are far more affordable than you might guess. Two are entry-level instruments that even pros … [Read more...] about Guitars Every Guitarist Should Own (Some Are Surprisingly Cheap)