Despite the similarity of the words, the capo is not your regular trigger-happy Mafia leader although it does come from the Italian word "capo tasto" which means head of finger board. Instead, the capo is a harmless gadget or device attached to a stringed instrument like a guitar, to raise its pitch. Capos come in different brands but the common kinds are the elastic … [Read more...] about The CAPO and Guitar Playing
Guitar Basics
Learning the Guitar Lingo
The guitar is one of the most sought-after musical instruments today. Its popularity is manifested through-out the radio stations and the music videos on MTV. Almost all types of music in modern pop culture have been influenced by the guitar in one way or another. For people who would like to get their hands on a guitar, they must first learn the guitar lingo. The guitar … [Read more...] about Learning the Guitar Lingo
Knowing the Parts of a Guitar
The guitar is one invention that dates back more than 5000 years ago. Through the years, it has evolved into what people know today as a 6 string musical instrument for right handed players. One of the things a person needs to know before learning how to play this instrument is the parts that make up the guitar. The top of the guitar is called the headstock. If the person … [Read more...] about Knowing the Parts of a Guitar
A Brief History of the Guitar
The guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments today. Most of the music that you hear on the radio uses guitars in many different ways: pop, rock, reggae, blues, ballads and everything else is influenced by the guitar. The guitar, together with the drums and the piano compose the modern music scene equipment set. The playability of the guitar has made it one … [Read more...] about A Brief History of the Guitar
Getting Acquainted With the Parts of a Guitar
Guitars have been used with so much diversity in many musical forms. The instrument is known by many as a classical solo instrument and the basic musical instrument in rock music. Get acquainted with this magnificent instrument; know its parts: 1. Headstock. This is found at the edge of the guitar’s neck. It is tailored with the instrument’s head for adjusting the … [Read more...] about Getting Acquainted With the Parts of a Guitar
