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Will Tuning My Guitar Down a Whole Step Break My Guitar Neck?
Tuning down a guitar’s strings a whole step, from standard EADGBE to DGCFAD, typically does not pose a significant risk of breaking the guitar neck. However, sudden extreme changes in tension can cause minor adjustments in the guitar’s setup, such as truss rod tension and bridge adjustments. These changes might slightly affect the guitar’s playability…
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Should I Buy an 8 or 7 String Guitar?
The decision of why a guitarist would buy an 8 or 7 string guitar is rooted in the desire for expanded range and tonal possibilities. Both 7 and 8 string guitars offer additional lower notes, which can greatly enhance the depth and complexity of the music being played. For guitarists exploring genres like metal, djent,…
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Equal Temperament
Equal temperament is a musical tuning system that plays a crucial role in the construction and tuning of both guitars and keyboards. This system has greatly influenced the way we approach music composition and performance, and its impact can be seen in various genres and styles of music. In this essay, we will explore the…
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You Need to Learn the Major Scale
Learning the major scale is an essential foundation for anyone looking to master an instrument like the guitar. The major scale serves as the fundamental building block for understanding music theory, developing technical proficiency, and unlocking the ability to play a wide variety of melodies, harmonies, and improvisations. Here are several reasons why it’s crucial…
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A Guitar Player in a World of Many
The purpose of this blog is to share my love of music and guitars all while learning new things. I follow many guitar players and musicians through social media and I am always learning new things. I hope to share what I learn here on this blog site.
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How Many Guitars Should a Person Have?
You can never have too many guitars. I have five fenders, three Gibsons, two EVH guitars, a Gretsch and two Martins. I have more then I can remember off the top of my head. I play them all. There isn’t one that I would want to get rid of. I love guitars.