Posted August 23, 2018

Posted August 21, 2018

If you've ever heard a funk or soul song, you know that the guitar parts in this genre are some of the most fun to listen to. Guitar players of this style act almost like an extension to the drum and bass, playing along nearly exclusively with the rhythm of the song. Here are some classic funk and soul hits you have to learn right now. 

Posted July 20, 2018

So you just got a new guitar. Congrats! You’ve spent some time playing it at the shop, or maybe you like to live more dangerously and you bought a used one online. Regardless of where you found your new baby, it’s good practice to give the instrument a close examination once it’s in your possession. 

I got a chance to talk to Stephen White, Guitartricks.com’s resident Guitar Tech. Full Access members can pick his brain right here on the forums. I asked Stephen what he does when he gets a new guitar. He

Posted May 15, 2018

Musicians are always learning—more theory, a new instrument, different software. All of your newly developed skills will go into your next release, and Disc Makers has developed a course to make sure your hard work gets recognized.

Music Release 101 is a five-day email course where you’ll how to plan, build, and execute a complete, professional music release.

Posted May 11, 2018

Most guitar players know the pentatonic scale, and in modern music, it’s the go to scale for general lead playing, guitar licks, and guitar solos. But there are many more guitar scales out there that simply don’t get enough attention. Here are some guitar scales you might want to learn so that the next time you’re playing lead, you’re not stuck using the same old tricks. 

Posted May 7, 2018

Hi there! My name is Billy and I’m the Community Support Specialist here at Guitartricks.com. There have been some updates to the video player recently and I just want to make sure you know about all of the features.

If you want to make any adjustments to the video, you must first hover your mouse cursor over the video itself. Doing so will reveal the video toolbar. Besides the standard functions of play and pause, the toolbar gives you the option to change the video quality, playback speed, and looping. 

Posted April 17, 2018

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

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

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

Some of the top country songs feature incredibly interesting and unique guitar playing. From Willie Nelson, to the Carter Family, to Kenny Chesney and more, these are five of the best country songs to learn on guitar. 

Posted February 28, 2018

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Posted January 18, 2018

Buying your first guitar can be a daunting task if you aren’t 100% sure what to look for. Not to mention there are a dime-a-dozen cheap brands out there so how can you tell if you are getting a good deal? Here are some helpful considerations when making your first guitar purchase that will steer you in the right direction, whether you are shopping new or used.

Posted January 16, 2018

Posted December 27, 2017