Natural, Artificial, and Pinch Harmonics Explained
Here are three types of harmonics that make your guitar playing more interesting, and how to play them!
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The American Guitar Academy
7 days ago8 min read
What are Pentatonic Scales?
In this blog we will introduce the basics of the pentatonic scale that every guitarist should know.
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The American Guitar Academy
Nov 125 min read
The Most Common Fingerstyle Patterns Every Guitar Player Should Know
Master the six basic fingerstyle guitar patterns in this blog!
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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 136 min read
The Best Guitar Solos for Learning Lead Guitar
Here is a list of the best music for learning guitar solos. Check out these great songs for beginner to intermediate players!
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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 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 158 min read
Scales, Arpeggios, and Chords: The Building Blocks of Music
Learning the basics of music - scales, arpeggios and chords - is essential for musicians. This article will help you understand the basics.
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The American Guitar Academy
Sep 107 min read
"Drop" Chords - Essential Knowledge for Intermediate Players
Here is a summary of what intermediate players should know about drop chords. Play different chord shapes and learn how they sound different
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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 235 min read
Fingerpicking vs. Flatpicking on the Guitar
Depending on how you play the guitar, you'll get different tones and styles. Let's learn about the two most basic ways to play the guitar!
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The American Guitar Academy
Aug 106 min read
All About Arpeggios on the Guitar
Learn the basics of arpeggios and how to practice them to develop your musical skills!
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The American Guitar Academy
Aug 36 min read
How to Practice Your Dynamic Control
Your guitar playing can be even better if you can control the volume and feel. In this article, we will look at dynamics.
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The American Guitar Academy
Aug 25 min read
Mastering Bending and Vibrato Techniques for the Electric Guitar
In this article we will introduce you to bending and vibrato, essential skills for the electric guitar.
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The American Guitar Academy
Jul 236 min read
The Importance of Warming Up as a Guitarist
For guitarists, injury is something to be avoided at all costs. This article is about warming up for playing.
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The American Guitar Academy
Jul 216 min read
Unlocking the Guitar Fretboard: Intro to the CAGED System
Here are some basic chord shapes and how to use them to help you master the guitar!
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The American Guitar Academy
May 75 min read
A Guide to Alternative Tunings - Drop D Tuning
This blog provides a comprehensive overview of Drop D tuning and recommended riffs! Check it out and have fun playing.
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The American Guitar Academy
Apr 195 min read
Two Thumbs Up : Playing Guitar with all Ten Fingers
Find out how to play the guitar with your thumb, along with a summary of its effectiveness and benefits!
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The American Guitar Academy
Jun 22, 20203 min read
Do I Need Long Nails to Play Guitar?
Many people thinking of learning to play the guitar ask about nails. Should they be long or short? The short answer is that it depends:...
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