Instrument How-Tos

Improve your guitar practice routine with these eight tips on playing guitar with small hands. Includes alternative guitar technique ideas and original video examples.

This article is aimed at self-learning guitarists wondering whether to learn standard music notation or guitar tablature or both, or even neither. A look at the pros and cons of each system.

Guitarists - Learn to read music with this graded tutorial covering the basics of standard music notation for guitar.

Learn to tune your guitar by ear in a few simple steps. It’s easy, and it can even help you become a better guitar player.

Check out this list of the guitar accessories that are most important for beginners and start building your collection of guitar supplies.

Learn 5 steps to help you teach yourself to play guitar, no lessons required. It isn’t easy, but with a little hard work you can do it!

Learning to strum the ukulele can seem intimidating, but if you follow these simple steps it can set you well on your way to playing with ease.

If you're thinking of investing in piano lessons for your child (or yourself), you need to hear from a seasoned veteran piano educator on the pros and cons of organized piano study.

Do you know that feeling when you know you should be practicing, but you feel like you just can't? Or you think all your efforts aren't making a difference? Read on for some helpful tips and advice.

Discover a few easy shortcuts to help you quickly learn the notes of the guitar fretboard. You can't master the guitar unless you know where to find all the notes!

When it comes to difference and difficulty how do you compare bass vs guitar? This article can help you decide which is a better choice for you.

Get some advice on how to buy the best electric guitar for a beginner and learn what features to look for in your first instrument.

Methods to memorize the seven musical modes. Catchy mnemonics included!

A quick and authoritative guide to buying a classical guitar for a child or beginner. This article includes common mistakes, prices, and reviews from years of first-hand experience.

Discover the best way to learn to guitar, with a focus on scales, chords and songs, as well as music theory. If you want to learn guitar there is nothing stopping you. Here are some top options to get you started!

A standard 3 chord blues progression, reharmonized to form a jazz version. Stormy Monday Substitutions. Chords, tab, video. High quality, accurate transcriptions. In depth theory and videos