Category: Guitar

So, you're considering a guitar. If you are intimidated by the hundreds of terms to learn just to purchase a guitar, don't worry, you're in good company! Hopefully by the end of this article you'll...

I've noticed many times when I change my strings that the guitar has a completely different sound, and could definitely be described as bright, "twangy" or "tinny". This might not be what you want,...

There are several tuning configurations for the guitar, what are their different frequencies? Note: Note frequencies are general information, but I do want to thank Michigan tech for putting all...

You may have seen the "/" in a guitar tab, and you may have even heard that it is a slide--but what does that mean? The "/" in a guitar or ukulele tab signifies the player to transition between...

The ukulele is smaller, the strings are made of nylon and there are 4 strings instead of 6--but is it actually an easier instrument to play? Or is that a myth? The ukulele is easier to play...

Half-rounds, flatwound, gauges, jazz, phosphor-bronze, nickel-plated and it seems like a couple dozen other marketing terms for guitar strings--How do you know which type of string is easiest on your...