April 1, 2020
Learning how to play guitar chords begins with the basics, such as learning the names of each guitar string and how to read chord diagrams. Whether you’re taking guitar lessons or learning on your own, playing chords is an important first step. Learning how to play guitar chords will help you become a great guitar […]
February 9, 2020
This year’s National Guitar Day falls on February 11th, 2020. You may be wondering, just what is the hype behind Guitar Day? We all know every day is a great day to jam out a solo for the cat to decompress after a long day. As we face the ebb and flow of growing up, […]
June 14, 2019
How ukulele and guitar benefits children The guitar and ukulele are two of the world’s most popular instruments for a reason. In addition to being a blast to play, they’re also some of music’s most friendly instruments for beginners. If you’re looking for a great way to introduce your students to rock-solid music fundamentals like […]
March 20, 2019
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 […]
December 6, 2018
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- […]
October 13, 2018
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 […]
July 2, 2018
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 […]
June 11, 2018
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 […]
April 10, 2018
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. […]
February 18, 2018
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. […]
