Should I Use a Guitar Pick Starting Out?
Should beginners learn to play with a pick or with their fingers? Read on to find out the advantages and disadvantages of each!
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The American Guitar Academy
Oct 295 min read
Guitar Heroes: Angus Young
This blog features rock guitar legend Angus Young and his famous rock riffs with TAB notation and a short video!
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The American Guitar Academy
Oct 277 min read
The Most Famous Types of Acoustic Guitars
Here is a summary of the different types of acoustic guitars to help you choose the right one!
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The American Guitar Academy
Oct 256 min read
New to Guitar? Here are the First Things You Should Know
For those of you who want to start playing the guitar, this blog will give you the knowledge you need!
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The American Guitar Academy
Oct 196 min read
John Frusciante's Guitar Style: A Deep Dive into Influences, Techniques, and Innovations
Learn about John Fruciante's distinctive guitar playing style, and be sure to master the CAGED system!
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The American Guitar Academy
Oct 17 min read
How to Read Guitar TABs for Beginners
This blog post will help you learn how to read and practice TAB notation, which is very useful for guitar beginners!
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The American Guitar Academy
Sep 307 min read
Practical Ways to Practice Scales on the Guitar
Learn how to practice scales, which are essential for effective guitar improvement, and apply it to your own practice!
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The American Guitar Academy
Sep 277 min read
Should Beginners Start on an Acoustic Guitar Instead of Electric?
If you are just starting to play the guitar, should you buy an electric guitar or an acoustic guitar? Find out about the differences here!
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The American Guitar Academy
Sep 246 min read
The Most Common Guitar Strumming Patterns Every Player Should Know
Here are some basic rhythm patterns that beginners should know! Practice them and try out different genres!
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The American Guitar Academy
Sep 238 min read
The Pickup Playbook: Mastering Sound with the Right Pickup
Find your ideal guitar sound by understanding the differences in tone between different pickups!
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The American Guitar Academy
Sep 218 min read
The Most Iconic Jazz Guitarists: Introduction to the Greats
Read and learn about eight great jazz guitarists that every guitarist should know about in this blog!
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The American Guitar Academy
Sep 206 min read
The Three Kings of the Blues: B.B. King, Albert King, and Freddie King
Learn about the three great guitarists known as the three kings of blues guitar in this blog!
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The American Guitar Academy
Sep 1410 min read
Mastering the Basics: A Guitarist’s Guide to Scale Practice
Here is a summary of the most common scales and practice methods for scales that are fundamental to musicians.
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The American Guitar Academy
Sep 98 min read
The Anatomy of the Guitar
Learn more about guitars so that you can better maintain them and choose the right instrument!
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The American Guitar Academy
Sep 85 min read
The Importance of Ear Training
Developing the ability to listen is very important for all musicians. This article is about the importance of ear training.
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The American Guitar Academy
Sep 77 min read
How to Set-Up Your Guitar
Proper maintenance is essential to getting the most out of your guitar. Learn how to properly set up your guitar in this blog post.
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The American Guitar Academy
Sep 66 min read
Sight Reading Tips & Tricks
This article summarises effective ways of learning to read music, something that many people find difficult. Hope you will find it useful!
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The American Guitar Academy
Aug 316 min read
Album Recommendations 2
Here is a selection of my personal favourite music. I've chosen inspiring music from a variety of genres.
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The American Guitar Academy
Aug 266 min read
What is the Blues?
In this blog, we will learn about the blues, focusing on its history, its influence on contemporary music and famous artists.
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The American Guitar Academy
Aug 248 min read
Practical Ways to Practice Arpeggios on the Guitar
Learn how to practice arpeggios efficiently to improve your guitar playing!
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