Archive for July, 2008

Acoustic Guitars For Beginners

The material from which it is crafted is usually a main factor in the pricing of a guitar. Some guitars are manufactured using graphite or plastic in place of the traditional wood, but even in a cheap acoustic guitar wood makes it possible to achieve the tone you really want to produce. Acoustic guitars for [...]

Acoustic Guitar Basics

Several notes played simultaneously is called an acoustic guitar chord. Even with many different acoustic guitar chords, if you learn just a few basic acoustic guitar chords, you will be able to play hundreds of songs, if not more. Major chords give out a cheerful sound while minor chords emit a sound that seems darker [...]

Kids Acoustic Guitar

You might be surprised when your pre-teen girl begs for a kids acoustic guitar. Usually, guitars are asked by brooding teenage boys and not by little girls dressed up as princesses five years ago. There might be a temptation for you to initially observe if your daughter loses interest, or purchase an inexpensive guitar instead. [...]

Hot Pink Guitar

You might be a bit taken aback if your ‘tween daughter has been pleading with you to get a hot pink guitar. You probably associate guitars with moody teenage boys, not young girls who used to pretend to be princesses and play dress-up just a few years ago. You will probably think it best to [...]

Guitar Chord Finger Position

An acoustic guitar chord consists of several notes played simultaneously. There are several different acoustic guitar chords but one needs only to learn a few basic chords in order to play hundreds, if not thousands, of different songs. A basic fact to commit to memory before you begin is that major chords should sound bright [...]

Acoustic Guitar Comparisons

Before purchasing a new acoustic guitar, you should take the time to make some acoustic guitar comparisons. This will give you an idea of what experiences people have had with a variety of acoustic guitars. There are consumer and expert reviews available. If you prefer a detailed review regarding what someone well-versed in acoustic [...]

Acoustic Guitar Basics

The style of music you want to play should be kept in mind when shopping for a beginner acoustic guitar. A nylon-stringed guitar is best for those wishing to play Latin, classical, and certain types of folk or pop music. A steel-stringed guitar works better for rock, country, and other types of pop or folk [...]