Tag: beginner guitar
All About Slash Chords On Guitar
By Shawn Leonhardt for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer If you do not have a great understanding of music theory then slash chords can seem complicated and strange. In reality though once you have some basic building blocks on scales and chords it is not too hard and a great tool for improvisation and…
Beginner Guitar Lesson 1: Where do I Start?
Check out my latest YouTube video on guitar for the absolute beginner. If you’ve been playing for a while, it’s sometimes hard to go back to the very beginning, to break old habits. But say you were starting again or for the first time? Where exactly do you start? Check out the video below and…
The First Chords Everyone Should Learn On Guitar
Learn these 8 chords, and you can play 8,000 songs! by Steven Kendzorski for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer Learning how to play guitar is an exciting and unique adventure for every beginner guitar player, and there are thousands of videos, articles, and YouTube channels that share different approaches to the craft. While there…
Why Learn To Play Guitar?
By Alex Bruce for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer The question of why to learn an instrument is a well-answered one: To learn a new skill, to develop musicality, to have a creative outlet, to have fun, and so on. But for beginner guitar players or those thinking about starting, the question is specifically…
Should I Learn on Acoustic or Electric Guitar First?
Acoustic or Electric? In my opinion, the answer to this age-old question is: Learn on acoustic guitar first. Let me explain why… Before I start, DISCLAIMER! This is my own personal opinion. Many have started their guitar-playing journey on an electric guitar (including me), instantly falling in love with the addictive sound of too-loud distorted…
Beginners Guide to Guitar Chord Changes
Chord changes will be one of your first obstacles on your guitar playing journey. Here are my top 3 tips to help you along! Subscribe to The Blogging Musician on YouTube. More Guitar Lessons and Guitar Tips @ The Blogging Musician