How Do Guitar Pickups Work?
Ever asked yourself “how do electric guitar pickups work?” Knowing how your instrument works is a great way to make sure you get the best beginner electric guitar, as well as make the right choices when it comes to other essential kit like the best beginner guitar amp. Knowing how guitar pickups work can also […]
What is a Guitar Capo?
A guitar capo is a cool little piece of equipment. You could go your whole life without needing one, but they are sometimes the handiest way to quickly change the entire sound of your guitar. So, what exactly does a capo do? Do you need one? Let’s explore this. What is Guitar Capo? A capo […]
Types of Electric Guitar Pedals
With the thousands of guitar accessories on the market, let alone guitar pedals, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you go to a music shop. What do they all do? Do you need one? How many varieties are there? There are many types of guitar pedals available to purchase, such as reverb, distortion, overdrive, fuzz, […]
How Guitar Amps Work
Ever wondered “How does a guitar amp work?” If you’ve plucked an electric guitar with the amp turned off, or not plugged in at all, you’ll know how different the sound is. So what’s going on when the amplifier gets involved? To understand how guitar amps work, first let’s think about electric vs. acoustic guitars. […]
A Guide To Guitar Action
Ever wondered how people achieve that clarity at high volumes? Wondering what the next step is in branching out into your own sound? Or just struggling to get a good sound out of your first guitar? Whatever your goal, adjusting your guitar action is a great skill to have. What is Guitar Action? Guitar action […]
Types of Guitar Amps
When buying your first guitar, it’s useful to know about the different types of guitar amps you can choose from. There are a few types of amps, and they each offer different pros and cons, as well as a slightly different list of features. In this guide, I’ll look at some different types of guitar […]
How to Change Guitar Strings
Changing your guitar string is a crucial part of learning and playing the guitar. It is good practice to learn how to do this early on in your guitar-playing career, so that you can learn how guitars work and then change strings when the needs come. Professionals may even change strings every time they play […]
A Guide to Guitar Tunings
One of the first things you likely learnt to do when you began learning how to play the guitar, was tuning. After all, you can’t play anything if your instrument is out of tune. But did you know that there is more than one way to tune your guitar? In fact, musicians are continually finding […]
Famous Bands and Artists from Leeds
Ever wondered how many famous artists come from Leeds? Well, it turns out there are actually plenty of famous artists and bands from Leeds! What’s more is, many of these artists are quite well-known. But, you may not have known they were from Leeds. So, which famous artists come from Leeds? With no further ado, […]
Buying Your First Guitar
When you buy a first guitar to learn how to play, it can be tempting to go for the cheapest, most basic guitar available. While there’s nothing wrong with shopping on a budget, the old saying “buy cheap, buy twice” definitely applies, as the lowest priced beginner guitars will need replacing as you reach intermediate […]
How to Hold Guitar
Learning how to hold guitar properly is an important step on your way to being able to practise guitar regularly without a sore back, arms, hands or fingers. The correct guitar holding position will ensure you can reach the right parts of the instrument with the correct hands – for example when holding electric guitar, […]
Guitar vs Piano
When it comes to guitar vs piano, most people aren’t sure which to choose. Is it easier to learn piano or guitar? Is piano or guitar better for the brain? And when it comes to getting an overall understanding of music, should I learn guitar or piano first? If you aren’t sure which one to […]