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.
Fingerstyle Mastery: A Beginner's Guide to Fingerpicking on
GuitarAlthough many
people use a pick/plectrum to play the guitar, it’s not a requirement. On the
contrary, some of the world’s best-know
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Comparing
the Different Types of BanjosIf you go to
a music store looking to buy your first banjo, you might be surprised when they
ask, “What type?” But just like there are many styles of guitar,
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Choosing Between a 5- and 6-String BassAlthough the
four-string bass guitar is the most popular model, plenty of bassists have
decided that four strings aren’t enough — just like some guitarists eve
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Basic
Guitar Chords for BeginnersIf
you’re just starting to learn the guitar, you might be dreaming of shredding
like Angus Young or the late Eddie Van Halen. But even guitar virtuosos started
wit
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The Circle
of Fifths Explained for GuitarWe know there
are plenty of guitarists who don’t care about music theory — they just want to
play. But if you want to play better, and even write music, kno
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How to
Change Acoustic Guitar StringsChanging the
strings is simply a fact of life for guitarists. Even the best strings will
eventually wear out, rust, go dull or break. You can read our post abou
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D'Addario vs. Elixir Strings: Which is Best for You?
Many guitar
string brands claim to be the biggest and best — but D’Addario and Elixir have
a better claim than most. Both offer a vast selec
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The Secret Behind Legends' Tones: Iconic Guitarists and Their
String ChoicesEvery
guitarist has a string setup they prefer — and the legends are no exception. Some
guitarists found a good combinati
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Exploring the Impact of Different Materials on Guitar String ToneIt’s no
secret there are a lot of guitar strings out there. At Strings and Beyond, we carry more than 30 brands, and a
manufacturer c
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The Science of String Vibration: How Guitar Strings Produce SoundPlaying
guitar is seen by many people as an art form — and with good reason. It takes
some serious creativity and passion to make mus
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Stringjoy Strings in Stock!
Music has the power to connect, inspire, and move us in profound ways. For musicians, the pursuit of the perfect sound is a never-ending journey, and the quest for the ide
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Can I Recycle Guitar Strings?People have
come up with creative ways to use their old guitar strings — which isn’t surprising considering
we’re talking about musicians. Some make jewelry and guitar s
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