How do I play the C chord?
The C chord is very important on guitar as it seems to be in almost every guitar song! C is a good, well balanced guitar chord but it’s not the easiest shape for beginner players. Here’s some handy tips to help you improve playing your C chord . . .
How do I play the D chord?
The D chord is one of the more difficult chord shapes for guitar beginners. The position the fingers need to be in feels awkward at first, and it’s hard to get all of the held notes sounding clear. Here are some practice suggestions to help you develop a reliable D . . . .
How do I choose the right guitar for me?
For the adult beginner, or parent of a young beginner, the range available in a well-stocked guitar shop can be overwhelming. Some shops display dozens of instruments, from cheap starters up to expensive professional models . . . .
How do I play the G chord?
The G chord is one of the two most common, most variable chords on guitar (the other one is E minor). Professional players regularly use several shapes of G . . .
How do I read guitar tablature (tabs)?
Guitar tablature (TAB) is a visual guide to the position of a note on the fingerboard. Think of it as a street directory for notes!
How do I improve my strumming technique?
Strumming is a core technique for steel-string guitar players. Creating a good tone whilst maintaining a steady, flowing rhythm is a must-know skill. Strumming through a chord progression with consistent rhythm creates the style referred to as ‘rhythm guitar’.
What's the best way to hold a guitar pick?
Holding a guitar pick comfortably is one of the first things you need to learn for acoustic steel-string and electric guitar playing. It’s easy to feel a little awkward with at first ; a pick is a small piece of plastic that seems to move around by itself. Learning the right grip is essential.
How do I improve my F bar-chord?
F is the most difficult chord for beginner guitar players. There just isn’t an easy alternative for it, we’re sorry to say! The common open-position F is awkward because the index finger needs to be flat across strings 1 & 2 whilst the other fingers need to be on the fingertip. This is genuinely difficult to learn . . .