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Building A Good Relationship With Your Guitar

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The guitar is considered the friendliest musical instrument there is. It is because the guitar is the handiest musical instrument that could stand on its own. A group can enjoy music with just a guitar even without the accompaniment of winds and ... Read article

How To Change Your Guitar Strings

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Changing your guitar strings might make you feel a litte uncomfortable if you have never done it before, but it's really quite simple and should become a regular part of your guitar care routine. Before you do anything, first take time to make ... Read article

Guitar Facts: A Glossary of Terms

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It is said that the forerunner of the guitar, the lute, was created by the Greek god, Apollo. In India, it is believed that the sitar, another stringed instrument from which the guitar is descended, is sacred to the goddess Saraswati. And one of ... Read article

Guitar Practicing or Guitar Playing?

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Just because youre holding your guitar doesnt mean that youre playing it, and just because youre playing your guitar doesnt mean that youre practicing. There is a real difference and it needs to be acknowledged if you want to improve your level ... Read article

Guitar Practice - Make It Your Priority!

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Every student realizes that guitar practice is important if they wish to become a better musician. Even so, many have trouble establishing a regular practice routine. Other responsibilities have a way of squeezing them into a work-a-holic ... Read article

How To Play Guitar Like a Pro!

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Having taught the guitar for many years, I see the majority of beginners experiencing the same problems and making the same mistakes over and over again in their quest to learn how to play guitar. It's my job to steer them through these problem ... Read article

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Free Weezer MP3 Download
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Simple Lick: The Beatles "Don't Let Me Down"
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If you've got two minutes to spare, take a moment to learn this simple guitar riff based on a pentatonic scale. As easy as it is, the techniques used come ...

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Free Los Lobos MP3
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In order to promote their August 3 release Tin Can Trust, Los Lobos are offering a free download of their new song "Jupiter or the Moon". It's an atmospheric track ...

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