Wrist and Hand Injuries of the Guitarist

January 8, 2011 Guitar
Wrist and Hand Injuries of the Guitarist

Tony Rice is one of the world’s greatest guitarists. He performs with power, excellent tone, and awesome fluidity. He has played with David Grisman, Jerry Douglas, and Bela Fleck. He has also had his own Quartet, and worked most recently with Peter Rowan, Bryn Davis and Sharon Gilchrist. Most remarkable about Rice’s superb musicianship is [...]

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Guitar Lessons or Not?

January 7, 2011 Guitar
Guitar Lessons or Not?

Guitarists fight over whether lessons are necessary or not on a rather routine basis. Is it a definite yes or no question? No. Learning guitar, or any other instrument, is a matter of discipline, effort, and desire on behalf of the guitarist. The benefit of lessons to someone who can find their way around on [...]

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Different Playing Styles of Bass Guitar

January 4, 2011 Guitar
Different Playing Styles of Bass Guitar

If you’ve just started playing the guitar, it wouldn’t hurt to try learning the different playing styles of bass guitar. This would let you know where your strengths and weaknesses lie and help you determine the genre and playing style that appeals to you the most.

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How to Learn Guitar Notes the Wrong Way

December 31, 2010 Guitar
How to Learn Guitar Notes the Wrong Way

If you want to learn guitar notes the right way then the list below will tell you what you should absolutely avoid doing. Unfortunately, a lot of first-time guitarists end up succumbing to them, which then makes guitar lessons harder than it should be.

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Girls and Guitars

December 29, 2010 Music Columnist
Girls and Guitars

As holidays are fast approaching, and people are scrambling to find the perfect gift for their child or friend, musical instruments often come to mind, especially for teenagers.  

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