Articles Index
Fender Telecaster Profile
A profile of one of the world's most famous guitars - the Fender Telecaster
Fender Stratocaster Profile
An overview of one of the most popular guitars of all time - the Fender Stratocaster
When Children Should Start Guitar Lessons
A guide for parents on when their children are ready to begin taking formal guitar lessons, with tips on introducing younger kids to guitar
Epiphone Profile
A brief profile of Epiphone - the guitar manufacturer based in China. Includes a history of the company, notable instruments, and more
Ibanez Profile
A brief overview of the Ibanez guitar company, including history, notable guitar and more
Taylor Guitars Profile
A brief history of the relatively new guitar manufacturer Taylor, including the most popular instruments they've produced, guitarists who play Taylor guitars, and more
Martin Profile
A brief history of guitar manufacturer Martin, including notable highlights like most popular instruments they've produced, guitarists who play Martin guitars, and more
What Child is This
Learn how to play What Child is This on the guitar. Here are the lyrics to play What Child is This on the guitar.
Fender Profile
A short history of guitar manufacturer Fender, including notable highlights like most popular instruments they've produced, guitarists who play Fender guitars, and more
Gibson Profile
A brief history of American guitar manufacturer Gibson, including notable highlights like most popular instruments the company has produced, guitarists who play Gibson guitars, and more
Playing for a Crowd: Hints and Tips
Are you new to playing guitar, and have been asked to play for other people? Here are some hints and tips to get you through the process unharmed.
Are Your Fingers Too Fat to Play Guitar?
Worry about fat fingers with regards to playing guitar is a concern I hear a lot, often from slightly older gentlemen who have briefly tinkered with the guitar, but didn't feel like they were having any success. Here is some advice for those guitarists
Guitar Solo Techniques
Take the first steps towards learning to play guitar solos, in this concise, informative lesson aimed at beginner and intermediate guitarists.
Exploring Rob Szabo's 'Trampoline'
Download the guitar tablature and an mp3 of Rob Szabo's Trampoline, from his release A Battery of Tests
Performance Tips for "Silent Night"
Some help for guitarists looking to learn Silent Night on guitar. Includes advice on the chords and strumming for Silent Night, plus offers some quick history on the Christmas carol
Christmas Wrapping
Lyrics and guitar chords for The Waitresses song Christmas Wrapping, originally released in 1981
Major Scale Pattern Using Three Notes Per String
Looking for a way to boost the speed of your guitar playing? Learning scales with a uniform number of notes on each string makes it easier to hone your technique.
Learn to Play Guitar Solos
n this two-part series on learning the basics of improvising, we study how to play a blues scale, plus go over basic techniques like note bending, and vibrato.
Kids Christmas Songs
A collection of kids Christmas songs, featuring song lyrics and chords for each. The lyrics and chords for each of these kids Christmas songs are available for free download.
Run Rudolph Run
Guitar tab for the Chuck Berry Christmas song Run Rudolph Run
Merry Christmas Baby
Guitar chords and lyrics for Merry Christmas Baby, the holiday song made popular by Bruce Springsteen and Otis Redding.
Musical Modes
Every bass scale has several musical modes. Learn what modes are and how you can find the modes of any scale.
Bass Intervals - Major Third
Learn about the interval of the major third. Find out how to play a major third on the bass, and how it can be used.
Bass Intervals - Octave
Learn about the musical interval of the octave. Find out how to play the octave on bass, and how it can be used.
How to Play Slap Bass
An introduction to slap bass. Get a quick lesson in basic slap bass technique. Learn the proper way to play slaps and pops.