About Electric Guitars

Electric Guitar Chords: Learning the Basics

Sat, 19 May 2012 01:37:29 +0100

A combination of three or more notes played at the same time is called a chord. This means that at least three strings are going to be used for every chord you play. Every chord falls under one of three musical categories -- Seventh, Major or Minor. Each one of these categories has its own distinct tone and sound. Seventh chords are best suited to jazz music, while Minor chords are more reserved. Major chords are known as the most complete,... Tags: Electric Guitar Chords

History of the Electric Guitar

Sat, 19 May 2012 01:37:29 +0100

The history of the electric guitar is one that began back in the 1930s when it was invented by a man named Adolph Rickenbacker. In contrast, acoustic guitars have been performed for thousands of years. Acoustic guitars provided an excellent starting point for their electronic counterparts. The very first electric guitars were a bit different than the ones we know today. They used tungsten pickups to convert the string vibration into electric... Tags: History Of The Electric Guitar

Electric Guitar Solos -- What You Need to Know Before Playing Them

Sat, 19 May 2012 01:37:29 +0100

There are several ways to learn how to play guitar. You can get private instruction from a qualified teacher. This is a good way to learn because you've got someone right there to observe your technique and correct any mistakes as you make them. Guitar lessons can range in price from cheap to expensive depending on the teacher and where you are. You may even have a friend who knows how to play guitar that can teach you for a bargain or even ... Tags: Electric Guitar Solos

How to Make an Electric Guitar

Sat, 19 May 2012 01:37:29 +0100

Some people sketch the design for their guitar by hand, others use computer software. This is one of the most important parts of making your guitar. You want to design something that fits your preferences as far as size and shape is concerned. Scale length will need to be either 25.5 or 24.75 depending on your particular preferences. Once you've designed your body and neck and cut the shapes from the wood, it's time to start putting everythi... Tags: How To Make An Electric Guitar

How To Play The Electric Guitar for Beginners

Sat, 19 May 2012 01:37:29 +0100

Many aspiring musicians want to learn how to play the electric guitar. If you're one of them, you will need some instruction. There are various ways to learn to play an instrument, so you can choose the method that is most comfortable for you. For example, there are instructors who can teach you in a class setting as well as instructional videos, DVDs, books and online courses that allow you to learn on your own. Before choosing your preferr... Tags: How To Play The Electric Guitar

What are Electric Guitar Tabs and How Can They Help You?

Sat, 19 May 2012 01:37:29 +0100

Ok, so you know how to read electric guitar tabs. Does this mean you shouldn't learn how to read sheet music? Of course not. Understanding how to do both can make you a better musician. Once you get the art of reading music down, you can start learning to play and compose by ear. Playing by ear means you can listen to a piece of music and play it back without reading anything. This is also a way many musicians compose their own songs. Tags: Electric Guitar Tabs