Basic Guitar Terminology
Body: The main part of the guitar that houses the sound hole (in acoustic guitars) or pickups (in electric guitars). It provides the resonance and… Read More »Basic Guitar Terminology
Absolute Basics
Tune Your Guitar
Standard Tuning Standard tuning is the “default” tuning for the guitar. Most songs that you will learn will be in standard tuning. Use the audio… Read More »Tune Your Guitar
The Notes On The Fretboard
The diagram below shows you all of the primary notes on the fretboard of the guitar. You’ll use it in order to identify the name of the… Read More »The Notes On The Fretboard
Parts Of An Acoustic Guitar
Head: The head is sometimes called the headstock, or peghead. It’s the part of the instrument where the strings are wound around the tuning mechanisms.… Read More »Parts Of An Acoustic Guitar
How To Fret A Guitar
Frets are any of the ridges of metal set across the fingerboard of a guitar that help the fingers to stop the strings at the… Read More »How To Fret A Guitar
A History Of Guitar Picks
This is short video all about guitar picks.
How To Use A Pick
A pick is to be held with the thumb and 1st finger only. If you are right-handed, your picking hand will be your right hand.… Read More »How To Use A Pick
How To Hold A Guitar
From The Video The guitar is meant to be sat and played with. That’s why you see the contour right here. It fits right on… Read More »How To Hold A Guitar