I recently got a Mandolin and thought I’d create a quick video showing how I tune it up. Usually I play guitar and a little banjo, but I have to admit I very much like this little instrument. I’d definitely recommend one, especially if you like country, bluegrass, or even blues music; really it can be played for almost any other genre. In case you’re wondering, my Mandolin is an Epiphone MM-50. Bookmark it: Read more...

Hello there good people of the answers, I find myself in a rather crappy situation. I’m 22, and I have been pursuing a career in music which is about to fall apart (the music business is a b*tch to get into). I have postponed going to university so as to further this pursuit of mine, however I now find myself forced to choose another career. The problem? I’m not sure what career/university to choose. Below I have listed my pros, my cons, and what I would like Read more...

Well, my favourite groups are Evanescence, Green Day, Simple Plan, Metallica, Nightwish, Jet, Coldplay, Daniel PowterAvril Lavigne and I love the Beatles as blues and jazz music. The point is that I´m learning to play the guitar, and I like you to recomend me some music to play or just for listening. I´d like to listen to something more…What do you think about? Thank you very much Bookmark it: Read more...

Hello people, I am quite poor, but I have been without guitar for about 2 months and I want to buy one. These are the three options I am looking at right now. Bridge Craft- http://cgi.ebay.com/Blue-Guitar-Case-Pic… Backpacker guitar 2kool4skool- http://cgi.ebay.com/BLACK-Backpacker-Tra… Prodigy (?) guitar http://www.heartlandamerica.com/browse/i… They are all about 40 dollars with shipping, so which would you prefer and why. I already know how to play, so it’s Read more...

For all you guitar players out there, what is the best way to hold power chords, using three fingers (index, ring and pinky) or two (index and pinky)? I’ve seen it done both ways, but I just want to know which you think is the best. Bookmark it: Read more...

I want to buy a sweet guitar amp. I have my heart set on the Fender DR Reissue. However, I want to have access to some distortion without cranking the thing up to 10. So my question is, what amp will give me great traditional blues or rock sound but is smaller and less heavy the the DR Reissue…thanks Price isn’t really an issue. I just want to get something that’s great. I don’t want to have to get something better once my playing improves. I Read more...

iv been trying to teach myself the guitar for years.. never really tried hard i guess.. but i really wanna learn.. are there any pointers or tips that anyone has.. is it best to learn from an instructor?.. or can i teach myself if i apply myself halfassed.. cause thats the best i can promise neone.. haha Bookmark it: Read more...

So, i’ve never really played before, i did go for a lesson once… and i do know how to read tabs.. but as for the instrument itself, i know nothing about what I’m looking for. I dont want to spend over 150.00 on the first one, and I’m just wondering what the measurements/style of acoustic i should be looking into. (i know i’ll probably get a piece of junk for 150$ but i just want to see if i enjoy playing guitar enough to shell out 500$ for a Read more...

First thing’s first. I live in Bulgaria and frankly it’s hard to find good merchandise. I’d like to know a few things: How much does a guitar cost? I should definitely start on an acoustic, yeah? How much would that cost me? I want to eventually play on an electric guitar if I get the feel for the instrument and like it. How much would an electric guitar cost me? Likewise for bass & drums. Costs, on what should I start and any other advice in general Read more...

i am a semi advanced guitarist ( I’m only 14). I have been teaching myself guitar with the progressive guitar method series of books. I want to be a professional guitarist when i get older, and i am asking for suggestions on how to get better. If you know of any books, exercises, or websites that would help please tell me. also i play acoustic and electric guitar, and i can finger-pick and i can also use a pick. And I would like to learn a wide range of guitar styles Read more...