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When and Why To Change Your Guitar Strings
This article explains when and why to change your guitar strings.

Buying a Guitar: Getting a Bargain
A detailed article outlining the process of buying a new guitar. Includes strategies on getting a bargain, how to deal with music store pressure, what to look for, things to avoid, and more.

Learning Guitar - Acoustic or Electric?
Here are some specific beginner models of guitars that your About guide to guitar recommends. Whether you're looking for an electric or acoustic guitar, these picks should help out.

Learning Guitar - Acoustic or Electric?
Trying to figure out whether it's best to learn on an acoustic or electric guitar? This feature should help to provide insight into what's better for a beginner to start playing guitar on.

Learning Guitar - Acoustic or Electric?
Trying to figure out whether it's best to learn on an acoustic or electric guitar? This feature should help to provide insight into what's better for a beginner to start playing guitar on.

Buying a Guitar: Choosing a Guitar
A detailed article outlining the process of buying a new guitar. Includes strategies on getting a bargain, how to deal with music store pressure, what to look for, things to avoid, and more.

Buying a Guitar: In the Music Store
A detailed article outlining the process of buying a new guitar. Includes strategies on getting a bargain, how to deal with music store pressure, what to look for, things to avoid, and more.

Buying a Guitar: Overview
A detailed article outlining the process of buying a new guitar. Includes strategies on getting a bargain, how to deal with music store pressure, what to look for, things to avoid, and more.

Buying a Guitar: Getting a Bargain
A detailed article outlining the process of buying a new guitar. Includes strategies on getting a bargain, how to deal with music store pressure, what to look for, things to avoid, and more.

Beginner Guitar Questions - Switching Chords Quickly
The primary reason beginner guitarists have trouble switching chords quickly has nothing to do with their fingers, or the way they're sitting, or anything physical at all. This feature provides pointers on switching chords quickly.

How Do I Bend Strings?
This quick tutorial documents the basics of executing a string bend on your guitar. Geared towards beginners.

How Do I Buy a Guitar Without Getting Ripped Off?
A focus on the process of buying a new electric or acoustic guitar. Includes information on what to look for and what to avoid, how to deal with music store anxiety, and how to get a bargain.

How Do I Read Guitar Tablature?
A detailed description of how to read and write guitar tablature. Featuring full illustrations and more.

Why Do The Chords I Play Sound Muffled?
Muffled sounding chords is a very common problem for beginner guitarists. The explanation is often due to poor fret-hand positioning. We'll try to help you correct this technical flaw here.

How Do I Tune a Guitar?
Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of first learning guitar is that it is seemingly impossible to play anything that actually sounds good. While it is true that it takes some time to learn the techniques needed to play songs well, the real reason most new guitarists tend to sound bad is because their instrument isn't in tune.

Should I Start With Electric or Acoustic Guitar?
Confused as to which type of guitar would be best to learn on? Worry no more - here is all you need to know to help you decide which type of guitar is for you. Includes specific recommendations for beginner guitars.

What Are the Best Beginner Acoustic Guitars?
Looking for specific beginner acoustic guitar recommendations? Here are five low cost acoustic guitars that should get you started strumming, without breaking the bank.

What Are Barre Chords? How Do I Play Them?
If you've ever tried to play this form of chord, you'll know it can be tough. This quick lesson will give you the basics in just a couple of minutes.

What Are the Best Beginner Electric Guitars?
Thinking of making your first electric guitar purchase? Looking for recommendations on which guitar is the best to buy? Here are five of the best low-cost guitars on the market.

What is the Best Beginner Guitar Amplifier?
Your About.com Guide to Guitar profiles the Fender Pro Junior Combo amp, an all-tube amplifier perfect for beginner electric guitarists.

What is the Proper Way to Hold a Pick?
This page documents the generally-accepted "right" way of holding and using a pick. An important thing to learn when you begin to play guitar.

What is Vibrato? How Do I Use Vibrato?
The basics on how to perform, and use vibrato in your guitar playing. Essential if you want to be a lead guitarist.