![How To Memorize Notes on the Fretboard [Tips & Advice]](https://guitaresque.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Depositphotos_65696267_S-1000x653.jpg)
Memorizing notes on the fretboard is one of the most challenging aspects of learning guitar, but it’s also one of the most critical steps to take to become a better guitar player. Knowing exactly what notes you are playing will allow you to combine musical theory with the practical side of playing an instrument, especially […]
9 Reasons Why You Can’t Shred and How To Fix Them
Shredding is one of the most challenging guitar techniques to master because it requires you to play with extreme accuracy at a very fast tempo. Not every guitar player can master shredding; it can take months or even years of intensive practice to perform it flawlessly. While most guitar players learning shredding love to look […]
How Often Do Guitar Strings Break? (Explained)
When a guitar string breaks it is a complete nightmare, especially if you do not have an extra set of strings laying around to fix the broken string. But how often do guitar strings break? Is it common? In this article, we will answer a few questions concerning guitar strings and how often they break. […]
How to Fix a Guitar String (Electric & Acoustic Guitar)
A broken guitar string can be a nightmare, especially for beginner guitar players who do not have a lot of experience and have never even changed the strings on their guitar. If you do not know how to fix a guitar string you have come to the right place. In this guide we will go […]
What to Do If Your Thumb Hurts Playing Guitar? (Explained)
When you are learning how to play guitar it is common for your fingers to hurt, and in fact, this is one of the reasons it can be difficult to learn guitar and also frustrating at times. Although it is not as common, you can also feel that your thumb hurts playing guitar. There are […]
Can You Learn Guitar With Small Hands? (Explained)
If you are thinking of learning guitar and you have small hands, you may be thinking if there is even any point in learning it. So, can you learn guitar with small hands? Yes, you can! Today, we will give you a few tips, from practice routines to tips on buying a guitar if you […]
Guitar Finger Protectors: 5 Reasons to Avoid Them
Guitar finger protectors are designed to protect the fingers which can be extremely helpful for beginner guitar players. One of the main reasons why guitar students struggle in the first weeks of learning guitar is because of the constant pain in their fingertips. This is one of the main reasons why learning guitar is so […]
How Long Does It Take to Change Guitar Strings? (Explained)
Replacing guitar strings is one of the most important ways to keep your guitar sounding good, and make sure it is sounding great. Most beginner guitar players struggle with changing strings, and there are several common questions about changing guitar strings. One of the most common is – how long does it take to change […]
15 Reasons Why Music Theory Is Important for Guitar
Music theory is often disregarded by some guitar players, and despite its clear benefits several musicians and professionals guitar players choose not to study music theory. Is it really necessary to learn music theory to play guitar? No, you do not have to learn music theory to be able to play guitar, but there are […]
How Can You Solo Without Knowing Scales? (Solved)
Guitar soloing is certainly one of the most difficult things to learn, and it takes a lot of practice. There are also several common questions guitar students have about what it takes to solo. Do you really need to learn all those fancy scales, to be able to solo? Can you improvise guitar solos without […]