Guitar Tricks Blog
Posted April 17, 2018
A Simple 5 Step System to Learning Songs
In order to learn easy guitar songs, right through to the most complex of tracks, it is advisable to stick to a tried and tested system that works for you. Now, everyone is different, so more advanced players may have the confidence to listen to a song and work it out within minutes, whilst others, especially you players of a beginner through to intermediate level, will probably need some structure to help you.
Posted April 16, 2018
10 Effective Strategies to Get Your Music Noticed
Recording and releasing your music has become easier than ever before, but with so much new music coming out, how do you make yours stand out? Our friends over at Disc Makers created this invaluable guide to help get you started!
Posted April 11, 2018
Beginner Guitar Songs - Top 5
If you just picked up a new guitar, or want to finally jump in, there's no better way than to learn a few songs. Thankfully, Guitartricks.com has a huge list of beginner guitar songs, or songs "made easy" to help jump start your guitar playing journey. These are five songs we recommend any guitar player just getting started with the instrument. And if you need any help figuring out the chord shapes, you can easily reference our chord chart here.
Posted March 22, 2018
5 Top Country Songs to Learn on Guitar
Read MorePosted February 28, 2018
Easy Guitar Songs for Electric Guitar
Guitar lessons mean nothing if you're not learning to play actual songs. That's why Guitar Tricks has a ton of great song tutorials for you to learn when you've mastered the Core Learning System, or if you just need a break from routine. These easy guitar songs are great, especially if you're a beginner that recently picked up an electric guitar.
Posted January 18, 2018
How to Choose a Starter Guitar
Read MorePosted December 6, 2017
Play Metal Christmas Songs and More!
Hey everyone, Billy here. It's December already and that means it's the time for giving, and staying inside, playing awesome jams with friends and family. First thing's first. The best way to celebrate the holidays is playing your favorite songs like "Silent Night," "Jingle Bells," and "Deck the Halls" but with a nose-bleeding, overdriven guitar! Learn how to add a bit of metal in your eggnog this season by playing a metal version of "Deck the Halls" below.
Posted October 26, 2017
How To Play Halloween Songs and Guitar Riffs
Read MorePosted October 2, 2017
Acoustic Guitar Songs - 6 Not So Easy!
If you're like me and get bored of strumming the same old three chords, playing the same old songs, there's one thing I like to do, and that's to learn new, challenging songs. Some of the most difficult songs to play are either super fast, sweep and shred fests, or really intricate fingerpicking songs on an acoustic. Since I'm not Herman Li and my left hand is mostly useless, fingerpicking is more of my style. If you want to learn some new chor