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Easy Taylor Swift Songs to Play on Guitar
Taylor Swift fans love her songs because of their catchy melodies, relatable lyrics, and basic structures. And that’s what makes them great songs for a guitar beginner to learn. So, I decided to take a closer look at 4 of Taylor’s Swifts most popular guitar songs and teach you exactly how to play them, including […]
What Acoustic Guitars Do the Pros Use?
Imagine that you’re a mega-successful musician at the top of your game. You’re touring the world, playing on TV, winning awards, living in a mega-mansion, driving a selection of supercars, and everyone is listening to your music. With all the money that you could ever want, you have one very difficult decision… what acoustic guitar […]
Is Tommy Emmanuel the Greatest Acoustic Guitarist Ever?
A bold title and a bold claim, so I’ve decided to provide the evidence as if we were in a court of law. This will allow you to make up your own mind and either agree with me or disagree if my case isn’t strong enough. So, let’s get started with the first piece of […]
Who are the Greatest Acoustic Guitarists of All Time?
Acoustic guitars predate the electric version by hundreds of years, therefore compiling a list of the very best acoustic guitarists is not an easy task. From virtuoso instrumentalists to culture-changing singer-songwriters, there is no end of players that could be included. Whittling the entire history of the acoustic guitar down to the 21 greatest and […]
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The Magic Of Open D Minor Tuning (DADFAD)
While you may not hear Open D minor tuning (DADFAD) mentioned as often as major open tunings such as Open D and Open G, this beautiful, haunting tuning, characterized by its rich, minor tonality is one of the more accessible alternate tunings for guitarists, making it a great starting point for those who wish to […]
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Open D Tuning (DADF#AD): Quick Start Guide
Open D tuning offers an accessible gateway into the world of alternate tunings. This tuning, which sets the strings to D-A-D-F♯-A-D, offers a warm, almost ethereal quality, especially suitable for fingerstyle and slide guitar. In the following guide, you will learn: The good news is, once you’ve read through the information below you’ll be able […]
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Open G Tuning: How to Get Started
This guide has been written to provide you with an in-depth understanding of Open G tuning. We’ll delve into the specifics of tuning your guitar, master some chord shapes, and help develop the necessary skills for writing interesting music in Open G tuning. What is Open G Tuning? Open G tuning is an alternate tuning […]
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Mastering Musical Keys on Guitar [Complete Guide]
A key establishes the tonal foundation and mood for a piece of music, providing a framework for songwriters and musicians. Each key, paints a unique tonal landscape. In the following guide, we’re going to explain what musical keys are from the perspective of the guitar. What is a Key? A musical key is a group […]
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The Key Of G# Minor For Guitar
The key of G minor contains the notes: G# – A# – B – C# – D# – E – F# When assembled in order the notes form the G natural minor scale. If you are new to the concept of musical keys, click here to see our complete guide. The G# Minor Scale Step Pattern The G# minor scale (like all minor scales) follows the step pattern […]
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The Key Of G Minor For Guitar
The key of G minor contains the notes: G – A – Bb – C – D – Eb – F When assembled in order the notes form the G natural minor scale. For a quick breakdown of musical keys on guitar click here. If you would like to understand the difference between major and minor scales, click here. The G Minor Scale Step Pattern The G minor […]
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The Key Of F# Minor For Guitar
The key of F# minor contains the notes: F# – G# – A – B – C# – D – E When assembled in order the notes form the key of F# natural minor. For a quick breakdown of the key differences between the natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales click here. If you would like to understand the difference between major and minor scales, click here. […]
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The Key Of F Minor For Guitar
The key of F minor contains the notes: F – G – Ab – Bb – C – Db – Eb When assembled in order the notes form the F natural minor scale. For a quick breakdown of the key differences between the natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales click here. If you would like to understand more about using musical keys click here. The F Minor […]
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The Key Of E Minor For Guitar
The key of E minor contains the notes: E – F# – G – A – B – C – D When assembled in order the notes form the E natural minor scale (aka Aeolian mode). For a quick breakdown of the key differences between the natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales click here. The E Minor Scale The E minor scale (like all minor scales) follows the step […]
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The Key Of Eb Minor For Guitar
The key of Eb minor contains the notes: Eb – F – Gb – Ab – Bb – Cb – Db When assembled in order the notes form the Eb natural minor scale (aka Aeolian mode). For a quick breakdown of the key differences between the natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales click here. The Eb Minor Scale Step Pattern The Eb minor scale (like all minor scales) follows […]
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The Key Of D Minor For Guitar
The key of D minor contains the notes: D – E – F – G – A – Bb – C When assembled in order the notes form the D natural minor scale (aka Aeolian mode). For a quick breakdown of the key differences between the natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales click here. The D Minor Scale Step Pattern The D minor scale (like all minor […]
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The Key Of C# Minor For Guitar
The key of C# minor contains the notes: C# – D# – E – F# – G# – A – B When assembled in order the notes form the C# natural minor scale (aka Aeolian mode). You can more about musical keys here. The C# Minor Scale Step Pattern The C# minor scale (like all minor scales) follows the step pattern of:whole, half, whole, whole, half, whole, whole The C# […]
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The Key of C Minor for Guitar
The key of C minor contains the notes: C – D – Eb – F – G – Ab – Bb When assembled in order the notes form the C natural minor scale (aka Aeolian mode). For a quick breakdown of the key differences between the natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales click […]
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The Key of B Minor for Guitar
The key of B minor contains the notes: B – C# – D – E – F# – G – A When assembled in order the notes form the B natural minor scale. For a quick breakdown of the key differences between the natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales click here. The B […]
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The Key of Bb Minor for Guitar
The key of Bb minor contains the notes: Bb – C – Db – Eb – F – Gb – Ab When assembled in order the notes form the Bb natural minor scale. For a quick breakdown of the key differences between the natural minor, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales click here. For a […]
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The Key of A Minor for Guitar
The key of A minor is a popular key among guitarists because it allows for many comfortable chord voicings and open-position chords, and doesn’t contain accidentals (sharps and flats). As a result many guitar-based songs, are written in A minor including Stairway to Heaven – By Led Zepellin, Hurt (the haunting cover of the Nine […]