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Changing Guitar Strings? Try "Pre" Stretching Them

There's nothing like a fresh set of guitar strings to bring out the sound of the guitar. Extended bass tones, crisp highs, and a shimmering, "fresh out of the box" tone that makes you want to put on a new set every day!

When I was still a touring road musician I actually did change strings every day. I wanted a new set on for every show. There was some peace of mind in knowing that the tone of my guitar was going to be fresh, and the chances of breaking an older string in the middle of a set were greatly reduced.

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How to Tune the Guitar Manually Using Octaves

As guitar players, we all become reliant on tuning our guitars using the handy electronic tuner. It's just easier and more convenient.

But as with many "conveniences", it comes with a price. And that price is the reduced ability to train our ears to "hear" when the guitar is in proper pitch - the old fashioned way.

Most beginning guitarists learn the method of tuning the guitar manually by playing the note on the 5th fret of each string (4th fret on the 3rd string), to use as a reference point to tune the adjacent higher string.

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The Art of Playing an Acoustic Guitar on Stage

ezineGetting on stage with an electric guitar and amp is pretty much a no brainer. You set the amp up, plug in your guitar, tweak the tone and you're off.

The biggest decision beyond that is whether or not to mic the amp through the PA - and that's largely decided by what size venue you're playing.

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10 Tips on Buying a Guitar in a Music Store

ezineMany guitars these days are purchased online. But even with all the technology, price slashing and convenience of buying online, it's important to remember the advantages of shopping for a guitar in a good old fashioned music store.

Whether it's a mom & pop local store - or a big name, big box retailer - the main advantage to buying a guitar in a music store is the ability to actually touch a guitar.

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Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar - Or Both?

ezineMany beginning guitar students struggle with the choice between starting their guitar journey on an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar. Honestly, it can be a tough choice.

Ideally it would be great if we could all afford to run out and buy one of each. But that option is not always practical - nor is it recommended in the beginning.

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