Category: Guitar

The Coolest Guitars That Just Hit Our Online Store

One of the best things about Music & Arts is our inventory–it’s one of the largest you’ll find anywhere on the web, and it’s constantly being updated with brand new products. Whether you consider yourself a guitar aficionado or are purchasing your very first one, there are plenty of cool guitars that just hit our […]

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The Best Christmas Gifts for Guitar Players

Finding the perfect gift for a guitar player can be hard; even more so if you aren’t musically inclined yourself. If you’re stumped about what to get your guitar-playing child, friend, or family member for Christmas, we’ve got you covered. Become the champion of the Christmas season by gifting them any one of these items- […]

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How to Read a Guitar Chord Chart

So, have you made the most excellent choice to learn the guitar? Or do you already ‘strum’ the guitar for fun but want to learn more? Now is the time for you to learn how to read guitar chord charts. But what is a guitar chord chart? It can also be known as a guitar […]

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10 Guitar Effects Pedals Every Guitar Player MUST Have

The following list will either be a refresher course for some experienced guitar players, a confirmation of things you may already know or you might just mess around and have an “Oh whoa!” moment… But before we get into some technical details and recommendations when it comes to guitar effects, let’s take a look at […]

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12 & 14 Fret Guitars: Which is Right For You?

What Does it all Mean? Twelve and 14 fret guitars refer to the place where the neck and the guitar body come together. Twelve fret guitars meet at the 12th fret. Fourteen fret guitars meet at the 14th. What’s a fret you ask? A fret is that raised part on the neck of a stringed […]

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Is It Time to Upgrade Your Acoustic Guitar?

If you’ve been playing guitar for a few months, or even a year or two, and are gaining ground, you might want to start thinking about upgrading your guitar to a better instrument. While many starter acoustic guitars offer great value for the money, there are distinct advantages to investing in a higher quality guitar. […]

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How Long Will It Take Me to Learn the Guitar?

By Bill Hart   This is a common question for beginning students. It might seem innocent enough, but it’s a loaded question to be sure. It’s a very logical question, but I don’t believe logic has a place in music.  Stay with me for a moment. Music is a language that breaks down all barriers. […]

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Teaching Classical Guitar Technique

By Scott Schwertfeger, Guitar instructor in Burke, VA The modern, nylon string “classical” guitar is an amazing instrument and vehicle for music expression. It comes from a long line of distant cousins, including the Lute, Vihuela, Renaissance Guitar, and Baroque Guitar. Since the first construct of the modern design in 1859 by Antonio de Torres […]

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Cordoba’s Tim Miklaucic on the new Disney·Pixar Coco Guitars

Cordoba focuses on traditional craftsmanship and innovation, which they have been able to balance by producing nylon string guitars and ukuleles that appeal to both beginner students and professional musicians. Cordoba continues to stay innovative with its three guitars inspired by the new Disney•Pixar film “Coco.” Renier Fee, Director of Marketing at Music & Arts, […]

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Celebrate Coco with the Coco x Córdoba Guitar Collection!

Disney’s much anticipated new movie Coco tells the story of Miguel who, despite having music in his soul, is prohibited from following his passion. Miguel’s family has inexplicably shunned music for generations, but Miguel can think of nothing but his musical aspirations and his desire to follow in the footsteps of the great performer, Ernesto […]

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