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Exploring the World of Guitar Strings - From Basics to Beyond!
A journey through guitar strings - from techniques to tales of tradition.
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
m
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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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About
Loathe
After a
decade of toiling, Loathe is becoming a metal superpower on the level of
Slipknot, Iron Maiden and other bands that have crossed into the mainstream.
Since the band
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About
Kacey Musgraves
In a lifetime
of music, Kacey Musgraves has established herself as one of the 21
st-century
queens of country music. After a series of self-released albums and an
appeara
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A Beginner’s Guide to Stringing a UkuleleWe’ve
discussed the many types of ukulele strings before at Strings and Beyond. But no
matter what strings you’re using, you need to know how to change them.
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Bass Guitar 101: Understanding the Number of Strings and How
to String ThemAt Strings
and Beyond, we regularly get two questions from new bass guitarists: “What are
the bass string numbers?” and “H
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Strum with Precision: Choosing the Best Picks for Your
Acoustic GuitarTo form the
best connection with your guitar, you’ll need the right guitar pick. The
plectrum may be one of the smallest, most
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