Basic Guitar Theory – Guitar Scales, Chords and Arpeggios
By Ricky Sharples
If you want to play the guitar or write songs you will need to know something, at least, about
guitar music theory. You could break down guitar theory down to the study of three elements: chords, scales and arpeggios.
How to Practice Guitar Effectively
An Effective Guitar Practice Schedule
Feel free to practice these things in any order, but always do #1 first, the warm up. You also don’t have to do them all in one sitting either. You can do a few at one practice session, and next time you sit down to practice, you do the other items in the list you didn’t do the first time, etc. Also, feel free to change the number of minutes for each to suit your own needs. Maybe you want to practice for 2 hours; maybe just 30 minutes – it is completely up to you. You can view this schedule as a general blueprint, which you can modify as you like. Read more
Hire a Guitar Teacher or Learn on your Own
So you are looking to further your learning as an acoustic guitarist but not sure what to do next? There is a vast array of options available to you and things can get rather confusing. You basically have two options when learning
how to play acoustic guitar: Hire a guitar teacher or Learn on your own. This topic is open for debate. Honestly, I feel it really depends on you and your particular needs as an individual. We will explore both options in this article, so that you will be able to make a better decision. Read more
Guitar Scales 22 Fret System
By Mike P Hayes
If you want to develop top-class guitar scales and improvisation skills, then the guitar scales 22 fret system is the tool that will make your dreams come true. By following these simple and precise guitar scales, you will be on your way to successful guitar music playing in no time.
The Beginners Guide to Playing the Acoustic Guitar

Learning acoustic guitar is an extremely broad topic. One that would no doubt fill many books. The following guide focuses on some of the most important aspects of playing guitar providing you with an excellent starting point. This guide was written for the right handed, absolute beginner using a steel string guitar. My apologies to all of you left handed guitarists in advance. Read more
6 Essential Elements To Getting The Best Rock Guitar Tone
By Eric Stein
Getting awesome rock guitar tone is not hard. I have heard professional players play through low-quality, out-of-tune, distorted equipment and it sounded great! This says 2 things; one – your tone is in your hands, two – distortion is a good thing and on your side! In most history of the speaker, the goal was to be crystal clear, not until some rocker decided to turn his amp up too loud and distort the sound,real rock guitar tone was born. As an added fact, I forget who, but some famous guitarist actually used to buy radio brand shack speakers (because they sounded the worst), and then cut them with razor blades to get the sound they were looking for… beautiful. Ok, let’s move on to the 7 essential elements to getting the best rock guitar tone.
What Gives a Custom Acoustic Guitar That Exceptionally Great Sound? Part 1
By Jay Wyshak
Many factors come together into the puzzling and complex issue; what goes into a custom acoustic guitar to make it sound great? To answer this question is very complex and I’ll suggest to you step by step. Articles will follow this one that will encompass the details of each of the factors involved.
The Blues Guitar Scale and How to Master It
If you are new guitar player who wants to make a career or a hobby out of playing blues guitar, then this essay will give you the basic points to get you on your way as a player and interpreter of the blues. Or maybe you have no intention of specializing in blues guitar playing. In that case my essay will give you the bare bones of musical interpretation using the guitar. These basic points can be applied to any genre of guitar music.
Next Level Guitar Review and Information
What is Next Level Guitar?
My personal review…
Learn more about Next Level Guitar from an actual guitarist and customer…
Accelerate Your Guitar Playing
By Mike Hayes
First, define your objectives and determine your approach. These objectives may change as you progress, but a goal is important before starting to play the guitar.







