Strings and Beyond Blog
Exploring the World of Guitar Strings - From Basics to Beyond!
A journey through guitar strings - from techniques to tales of tradition.
Comparing Guitar Pick Materials: Finding Your Ideal PickOf all the factors
that go into choosing a guitar pick, material is often forgotten — but it’s as
important as any other consideration. Just l
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Beyond the Basics: Exploring Alternate Guitar Picking
TechniquesWhen you’re
first learning how to play the guitar, you’re going to focus on a couple of
guitar picking techniques to get you started.
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Choosing The Right Pick for Your Electric GuitarA good guitar pick makes a big impact on how your guitar
sounds and the best way to play it. We’ve previously discussed how to choose an acoustic guita
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Wearable Art: How to Make a Stylish Guitar Pick NecklaceMany people
use guitar picks to make necklaces, bracelets and other jewelry. The different
colors and shapes are a great fashion accent. But w
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DIY: Crafting Your Own Guitar Pick at HomeGuitarists
can visit Strings and Beyond and shop for hundreds of fun guitar picks that draw a certain sound and feel
from your axe. Another option is to mak
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Guitar Pick Guide 101: Choosing The Best Pick for BeginnersThe guitar pick, or plectrum, is a tool in almost
every guitarist’s gig bag. While some musical styles like flamenco and
classical music le
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How to Use a Guitar Pick for BeginnersBefore
learning how to change guitar strings, play barre chords, or even read
tablature, guitarists should know how to use a pick. This fundamental tool is a
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4-String Bass vs. 5-String Bass: What's The Difference?At some point
in their musical lives, every bass player eventually asks whether they should
play a four-string or a five-string bass. They’re b
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About Lord
Huron
In a crowded
indie folk-rock scene, Lord Huron manages to stand out. The band broke out in a
big way in 2017 with their single “The Night We Met,” which has been
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About Mike
Portnoy
If you even
casually listen to metal and rock, you’ve almost certainly heard Mike Portnoy.
As the original drummer for Dream Theater, he played a huge role in the deve
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About
Khruangbin
Every month,
more than seven million listeners on Spotify tune into the distinct rock sounds
of Khruangbin. Guitarist Mark Speer and drummer D.J. Johnson met in 2004 while
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About Nita
Strauss
If it feels
like Nita Strauss is everywhere these days, it’s because she is — which is no
surprise when you’re one of the most talented guitar shredders around. Having
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