The Art Of Practicing
I have always believed that success, in practically any subject you can think of, is a direct result of “clear thinking”. That is, the ability to understand very clearly what needs to be achieved and the action to set about surmounting very necessary hurdles in order to reach those goals. Less than successful people are either not clear in their goals or for one reason or another give up along the way. It’s leveling that rough terrain, along with a clearly defined end result in mind that will get you there in the end. The success roadmap might go something like this:
Commitment is Key to Playing Expert Guitar
While it’s absolutely true that musical talent is generally either there or it’s not, when it comes to guitarists, developing screaming fingers is something they all have to work at. If a guitarist plays with their heart, has some innate talent and a desire to truly practice, screaming fingers are a possibility.
Learn to Play Acoustic Guitar – Acoustic Guitar Tips For The Beginner
So you want to 
learn how to play acoustic guitar? Do you have hopes and dreams of one day becoming a professional guitarist in a popular band? Perhaps you just want to play for the purpose of entertaining yourself, family, and friends. Whatever the case may be, I do hope the following article will help you achieve your goals as an acoustic guitar player.
A Brief History of Epiphone Acoustic Guitars by William McRea
Epiphone had its true beginnings in Greece where Anastasios Stathopoulos started out by making traditional stringed instruments such as violins, lutes, mandolins, and a Greek instrument called the lioutos. The family then moved to Smyrna in Asia Minor but later fled to New York due to persecution.
Why You Need to Play a Hollow Body Semi-Acoustic Guitar
Ok so you play guitar or are looking to learn….but which guitar do you buy? It’s a question that guitarists the world over ponder time and time again.
Sure there’s the ever greens such as the Fender Stratocaster or the Gibson Les Paul and their inexpensive copies. But that’s a well trodden path – what you want is a little character a little something that makes you stand out – what you want is a hollow body semi acoustic.
Acoustic Guitars – Laminated Wood Versus Solid Wood
Acoustic Guitars – Laminated Wood Versus Solid Wood
By Ken Searcy
A lot has transpired through the years in the debate over acoustic guitars in the area of laminate versus solid wood construction. It is not a secret that the type of materials and craftsmanship affect the quality, durability, sound and price of acoustic guitars. However, there is probably no other discussion bigger than this.
Guitar Tips – Learning to Play Acoustic Guitar
Guitar Tips – Learning to Play Acoustic Guitar
By Anthony Lee
When a musician plays on stage, the people are moved by the music. There are those who wish to do the same but the truth is, not everybody is talented in playing a musical instrument. It takes talent and skill in learning how to play an acoustic guitar.
Learning To Play The Acoustic Guitar Using Tablature
Learning To Play The Acoustic Guitar Using Tablature
By Evert Du Toit
The acoustic guitar evolved from classic guitars. The strings of an acoustic guitar are typically made from steel rings, as opposed to the nylon or catgut strings used for classical guitars. That is why an acoustic guitar is sometime called a steel-stringed guitar. Acoustic guitars have a clearer and louder sound due to a much stronger construction than other guitars.
How To Change Your Guitar Strings
How To Change Your Guitar Strings
By Kathy Unruh
Changing your guitar strings might make you feel a little uncomfortable if you have never done it before, but it’s really quite simple and should become a regular part of your guitar care routine. Before you do anything, first take time to make some personal observations such as:
The G Chord on the Guitar – Relearning It
The G Chord on the Guitar – Relearning It
By Lee Griffith
In the mid 1970′s, after I had played guitar for about ten years, I took a few lessons from Mick Martin, an incredibly fast and versatile flatpicker. It was these lessons that put me on the right path toward getting those fiddle tunes to sound crisp and lively on the acoustic guitar.
