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39 Best Wedding Guitar Songs
Weddings are obviously meant to be a special occasion, but nothing plays into that more than music. A wedding’s soundtrack might not be as scrutinized in the planning stages as […]
37 One Hit Wonder Bands Of The 80s
One hit wonders are usually a lot of fun. They typically produce a song everyone loves for a while, then we move on, only occasionally recalling that one song from […]
14 Best Guitars For Kids 2023 – All Are Beginner Friendly
Is it time for you to find a guitar for your child? Whether they’re starting to express more interest in music, or they’ve made a direct request of you for […]
25 Best Electric Guitar Players Of All Time
Musicians of every generation are always influenced by players that came before them. Some guitarists have managed to have quite the impact on music, forever changing what would come after. […]
What Is A Mandolin Instrument? Is It A Guitar?
The mandolin is quite an attractive instrument that seems similar to a guitar. Is this instrument essentially just a small version of a full-size guitar? This instrument has played an […]
9 Best Godin Guitars 2023
If you’ve been browsing for a new guitar, you’ve probably come across guitars by Godin. This company isn’t as popular as other brands, causing one to wonder how good its […]
Why Is A Guitar Called An Axe?
Guitarists tend to come up with names for all sorts of things, including their beloved instruments. One of the most perplexing nicknames of all is when they call the guitar […]
Best First Guitar Pedals For Beginners 2023
Guitar pedals will always hold a certain kind of allure, no matter how long you’ve been playing the guitar. But, if you’re new to guitar pedals, it can be difficult […]
EADGBE Tuning, Why Is A Guitar Tuned The Way It Is?
Tuning the guitar is a necessity before every session on the instrument. Most people tune their guitar to its designated pitches, without giving much thought to the tuning itself. More […]
Is Guitar Harder Than Piano? Which Is Easier To Learn?
Are you interested in learning music, but having trouble deciding between piano and guitar? Both of these instruments are quite popular and it’s easy to be a little conflicted between […]
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