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Choosing The Right Guitar for Intermediate Players

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You are done with your beginner lessons and your beginner’s guitar doesn’t seem to satisfy you anymore. It might be the time to buy a new one for your new level. It’s time to buy a guitar for intermediate players. Buying a guitar for intermediate players is not as nerve racking as the time you bought your first guitar. This is because you already the basics and you already know what you are looking for. However, not because you are already familiar with guitars; you will just grab any guitar that you see from the music store with the thought that you already know how to tune it and play it. Below are some tips to help you with selecting the best guitar for an intermediate player like you:

1. Know what music you would like to play. Now you know the basics, you already know what style of music you are inclined to. The type of guitar that you should buy depends on what style of music you are playing or you would like to play.

2. It should be not too small, not too big. You will probably be playing much more than you did when you were in the beginner level. Thus it is necessary that you feel comfortable with the guitar you are using as you will be using this most of the time. Pick the right size of guitar. You should pick one which is comfortable to play. You probably do not want to mess up with your music just because of uneasiness and discomfort.

3. Listen and compare. The reason why you learned tuning in your basics is for you to learn how to compare sounds. Now you are keener with the guitar sounds so when buying a new guitar, make sure to listen. Try playing different guitars and pick one with the best sound.

Things to Remember

1. Not because you are already in the intermediate level means you will just go for any kind of strings. Check one which will make you feel comfortable playing. Nylon strings are highly recommended.

2. Check if the neck of the guitar is bowed back. If it is, do not buy it as the finger board will be too close to the string. If this is the case, the sound the guitar will be producing will not be pleasing to the ears.

With all the above tips, you are now ready to your next guitar playing level.

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Z Roberts is the founder of 50 Blues. He has recorded 50 of the best professional blues backing tracks. Jam with a full professional blues band with blues guitar backing tracks as well as blues harmonica backing tracksat 50 Blues.

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Beginners Guide To Select The Best Guitar

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When you plan to learn how to play the guitar, it is very important that you have your own. Finding the best guitar the first time can be a little nerve racking. When you go to the music store, you will see lots of guitars; different sizes, different types and different styles and since it is your first time to buy it, you get lost on what you should do and what you should pick. To help you with the trouble of choosing which one is the best for you as a beginner, below are some tips that might help you narrow down your choices:

1. Decide on the type of guitar. This is the first thing you should have in your mind before going to the music store. Decide on the type of guitar you would like to learn and master. There are many types of guitar. You can choose from classical guitar, flamenco guitar, acoustic guitar, base and electric guitar. This will shorten your decision time when you are already in the music store. Most people prefer to learn and buy an acoustic guitar simply because it is suited to a variety of music styles. Electrical guitar is best for beginners. It looks more complicated than the acoustic one. However, it is more recommended for first time guitar players as it will be easier to play. The strings of an electric guitar are closer and it doesn’t require much pressure to reach the different strings especially when your fingers are not yet familiar with transferring and moving on the fret board.

2. Test the sound. It is very important to test the quality of guitar by checking its sounds. Do this by plucking the strings. A good quality guitar has a clear and crisp sound otherwise you are holding the wrong one.

3. Have the strings changed. If the guitar you have chosen has already strings on it, do not forget to ask the seller to change it. This way, you are sure that the strings are new and that you can use them for a long time.

You may also choose to buy a beginner’s guitar. This type of guitar is cheaper than the others however you will need to buy a new one as you progress in your learning. Remember the basic, the guitar you should buy must look good and sound good. You might encounter good salesman that would make you fall for his tactics. Do not give in. Be smart as the guitar that you will be buying shall be with you for as long as you want it to.

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Electrifying Performance with Your Blues Guitar

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on June 6, 2008
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Electric guitars are what they are-simply electrifying. They can cause your adrenaline to rush and your head to bang. They get everyone jumping and excited to hear the music. Simply put, playing the electric guitar is truly fun.

Here are the basic ways on how to add more zest to your performance with your favorite electric guitar.

1. Teach yourself the theories. Everything should start from here. Oftentimes, wannabe blues guitar players believe that as long as they can play eardrum-shattering music with their amplified guitars, they are already good to go. They are completely wrong. You got to teach yourself the different theories governing music and guitar playing.

There are many benefits you can derive from it. First of all, you should remember that principles remain the same, but strategies may change. This only means that if you know the reason why notes sound like this, or why scales have to be like that, it will be very convenient for you to improvise. The most important thing is you can fulfill the principles of guitar playing. Second, you can learn to appreciate your music more. It will help you add passion to what you’re currently doing.

You really don’t need to learn everything right away, though. If you’re new, then you need to start with the basics. This may include learning the notes, scales, and basic electric blues guitar techniques.

2. Listen to different kinds of music. Don’t feel bad if you practically have to start like a copycat when you’re still learning how to play. After all, this is one of the most basic steps. You may have to listen to as many songs with electric guitars as their main accompaniment. Your goal is to be able to produce the same sound from your own electric guitar. You can download these songs from the Internet, or you can purchase a CD compilation of greatest singers and bands, such as Jimi Hendrix, Steve Morse, and Mattias IA Eklundh.

3. Learn how to do the blues licks. This is actually an unraveled mystery. One of the greatest techniques in playing the electric guitar is to learn how to do some licking or ad libs. This means blues guitar improvisation. When you know how to do this, you can add more soul, meaning, or depth to any kind of song that you’re going to play. Most of all, you can spice your music with a little bit about yourself.

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Are you harnessing your blues guitar to its fullest potential? Jam with a professional live band with blues backing tracks at 50 Blues and start improvising. Visit 50 Blues - #1 Resource for Professional Blues Guitar Backing Tracks

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