3 Easy Tips To Buying A Great Electric Guitar

By Nathan Spencer

There are many options available for music enthusiasts like you, especially one that loves guitars, as far as purchasing a great electric guitar is concerned. The sheer number of manufacturers who manufacture these musical beauties will flood you when you search the net for them. Prior to drooling on the designs of these guitars, some of which are available with additional accessories, you should also check out their prices. You will be astonished to observe the huge price range at which these guitars are available. Determine your budget before searching for these guitars.

Whereas the other brands perform equally well, most people search only for the signature brands. It all depends on the ability of the player. Now that you have shortened out the list of guitars that are within your budgetary range, it is time to research a bit more about them. Ask your fiends who already play the guitar about these brands of guitars and seek their valuable opinion about which one will be suitable for you. On occasions, guitars manufactured by reputed manufacturers can be had for a low price.

Yes, cheap electric guitars are also available on the net and you can search for them using the term discount electric guitars on any search engine. Prior to purchasing discount electric guitars there is one more thing you should keep in mind. First of all determine what your forte is. Go for an electric guitar if you want to play the same like your favorite heroes. Obviously, lovers of acoustic music should opt in for an acoustic guitar. The neck of the acoustic guitar is bigger than that of the electric guitar and is hence tougher to grip and you should not forget that.

Go in for the electric guitar if you to play immediately after purchasing it. The strings of the electric are comparatively easier to press than those of the acoustic one, since the gap between the strings and the guitar is less in the electric ones. Absolute beginners should check out auction sites like eBay where they might find a number of discounted guitars. Taking advice from someone experienced in playing guitars also helps. - 18423

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Choosing Your First Electric Guitar

By Nathan Spencer

Now that you have made a decision of playing the electric guitar, it is high time that you purchased one. Now that you have decided to learn the electric guitar thoroughly and then enjoy playing the same buy one for yourself instead of strumming a few tunes on your brother's acoustic guitar. You should remember that there are various differences between the electric guitar and the acoustic one before you purchase your best first guitar not just that one of them needs power to play and the other plays without power.

Stores that sell musical equipment provide various types of guitars. Since online sites like Amazon and eBay provide you with good offers, even for brand new guitars, you should purchase your best first guitar from them. Electric guitars come in different colors and designs nowadays, so choose one that best suits your personality. You should also look at the shape and ensure that it is comfortable for you. Opting in for a beginner's guitar would be your best choice.

Observe the reputation of the person you are buying your best first guitar from if you are planning to buy it from online sites like eBay or Amazon. This will make sure that you do not land up with a substandard guitar. The cost of the beginner's guitar is another important aspect that you should keep an eye out for. It is senseless to purchase a high priced guitar at the onset. You can always go in for a costlier and better make once you have learnt playing the same quite well. Going in for a combo pack that includes both the electric guitar and the amplifier is sensible.

Purchased separately they might prove to be costlier. The guitar stand which helps you by taking the load of the guitar off your shoulders and you should also take a look at. Some of the popular companies that manufacture electric guitars are Yamaha, Danelectro, Epiphone, and Squier. Spend time to observe the pros and cons of them all before taking the plunge and purchasing one. Having an authority beside you when you are purchasing your first guitar is a blessing in disguise, so consult your brother. - 18423

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Online Acoustic Guitar Courses Save Time And Money

By Sid Timmons

The acoustic guitar is the age old favorite dating back to 1779. It wasn't until the 1930's that the electric guitar screamed its way on to the music scene. Instruments that inspired the acoustic guitar have been around for a thousand years and include the lute and oud.

Countless bands and musicians have used the acoustic guitar as a staple in their repertoire. The acoustic guitar produces a sound that represents true emotion at its most raw level and all without the use of an amplifier.

Have no fear if you are considering trying to learn the acoustic guitar, it is quite easy and enjoyable. Lessons on the acoustic guitar are fun if they are well structured and varied. For the beginner, finding the right guitar is probably one of the most important steps before looking for lessons. Be sure to get an acoustic guitar suitable for your particular body style.

Please be sure you don't make the mistake many beginners make, and just borrow a guitar. You need to go ahead and purchase your own and get comfortable with it. This doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune on a brand new acoustic guitar, a used one in good shape and with the right dimensions will be fine.

Find a local music store and go take a look. A good store will have several styles and sizes for you to choose from. Other ways to find an acoustic guitar are newspaper classifieds or online classifieds such as craig's list. Always be sure the size is right.

Now that you own a good beginner acoustic guitar you need to figure out how you will learn to play it. Life's busy schedule may make it a challenge to get started in your training so here are a some ways to get started right away:

Private acoustic guitar lessons-This is a good place to start. A good instructor can really help you progress quickly. They will be there to answer all of your questions, and help decrease the learning curve.

There are a few disadvantages in taking private lessons. First, they usually occur on at scheduled times, reducing flexibility, especially if you are a busy person. And second, they may will be held at a physical location other than your home, which may be inconvenient.

Guitar lessons purchase online-The internet is a great place to learn about pretty much any subject or skill. You can definitely find great online acoustic guitar courses. I would recommend choosing a paid service as they are usually more well suited for the beginner.

Let's talk about the advantage of using a paid guitar course acquired online. A one time fee and you can start learning acoustic guitar from the comfort of home, or any place you may have a computer. Remember offline lessons can be very costly. Use the money you save to upgrade to a nicer guitar or buy some strings.

I hope you found this article to be helpful and encouraging. Now it is time to take action. You won't regret your decision. - 18423

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Learning to play the acoustic guitar doesn't have to be difficult. You can succeed with a great course and a bit of effort. Read our reviews on the best ways for learning guitar chords. www.ExcelAtGuitar.com

Guitar in a Nutshell - How Does It Work?

By Payo W Perry

The web is full of guitar websites however one in particular is turning heads called Guitar in a Nutshell. It's a specialist site built for complete or struggling beginners and promises to teach a unique and compact system of strums and chords. Once learnt the method opens the door to 100's of popular songs in a short space of practice time.

It achieves these results through a small set of universal strum patterns which can be applied and reused over a massive range of songs and by incorporating a proper system for practicing effectively. This is all supported by Songbooks which demonstrate how to put into action everything you've learned almost immediately.

The method is learned in it's basic form with just 4 lessons, available to watch online from a Guitar in a Nutshell DVD recording. Following that, lessons are also expanded into improver and intermediate levels which ensure an even learning curve, crucial for successful learning.

The main focus of Guitar in a Nutshell is not only to provide a super fast way for beginners to start playing songs but also to break frustrated beginners out of their stagnant ruts. This is particularly important as one of the biggest and most common problems is not being able to escape from a beginner level on guitar. In fact, many guitarists stay stuck in this way for years without making progress.

Normally it's substandard teaching practices and a lack of comprehension over the way in which beginners on guitar successfully learn the instrument which lead to the creation of this class of student.

Guitar in a Nutshell prides itself on truly understanding how to teach beginners on guitar. In fact, the system was born out of teaching guitar to hundreds of real students through 1-1 lessons. It was seen through this experience that most beginners share the same common problems when learning to play guitar.

As a solution to this, Guitar in a Nutshell was created as a way to clear the road ahead and find the fastest route to pushing students out of merely learning guitar and into playing real songs with confidence.

I encourage to look far and wide when deciding on which guitar lessons to take, choose the best ones you can find. Just remember to include Guitar in a Nutshell in your searching and give the sample lessons a go, you may be quite surprised. - 18423

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The author is a contributing tutor with Guitar in a Nutshell. Visit the site for lots of free sample videos to try out for yourself. There's also a series of valuable articles on learning to play acoustic guitar which you can sign up for.

Night Life in Marin County - Live Music Happening Every Night of the Week

By David DuPont

There are several places in Marin County where you can sit down and have dinner and drinks and hear live music. You may have to eat dinner elsewhere before going to a few other places, but get ready. Live music is truly alive and well in Marin County! Yes, its true that three towns in Marin County have more than one place thats their claim to fame. Fairfax is well known for its line up of nightclubs on Broadway, including The Sleeping Lady, Peris Silver Dollar and 19 Broadway. These places really rock most, if not all nights of the week.

For the slightly more sedate of us, theres Sausalito, which features several places with live music. These include the No Name Bar, which jumps with live music every night of the week; Saylors, which used to be Sailors Landing; and Taste of Rome, which used to be Cafe Trieste. Both Saylors and Taste of Rome feature live music on the weekends.

The following are listings of most Marin Venues with live music.

Bolinas

Smileys Schooner Saloon, 41 Wharf Road, Bolinas, Tel: (415) 868-1311. Full menu and bar. Bands every night of the week, including reggae. Web: coastalpost.com.

Fairfax

The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway, Fairfax, Tel: (415) 485-1182. Live music nightly. Web: sleepingladyfairfax.com.

Peris Silver Dollar, 29 Broadway, Fairfax, Tel: (415) 459-9910. Features virtually every kind of music, except hip hop and reggae, nightly. Monday is open mike night.

Nineteen Broadway, 19 Broadway, Fairfax, Tel: (415) 459-1091. Full bar. This place bills itself as "the hottest nightclub in the North Bay." Live music is provided most nights " jazz, blues and rock.

Mill Valley

The legendary Sweetwater, New Address: 32 Miller Avenue, Mill Valley, Tel: (415) 388-2820. Music is featured nightly. Note: As of this writing, the new and improved Sweetwater is still under construction.

Nicasio

Rancho Nicasio, Town Square, Nicasio, Tel: (415) 662-2219. Well-known entertainment venue with restaurant. Music is performed such as Zydeco, blues, rock, rockabilly, jazz and more.

Point Reyes Station

Station House Cafe, full menu and bar. Music on Sunday nights. Folk, Americana. Main Street, Point Reyes Station, Tel: (415) 663-1515.

San Rafael

Fourth Street Tavern, full bar. Live music most nights. Eclectic, many kinds of music. 711 Fourth St., San Rafael, Tel: (415) 454-4044.

Panama Hotel, live Jazz music and restaurant, Bed & Breakfast in San Rafael. Full menu and bar. Music Tuesday and Thursday and every other Wednesday. 4 Bayview St., San Rafael, Tel: (415) 457-3993.

Petes 881, 721 Lincoln Ave., San Rafael, Tel: (415) 453-5888. Full menu and bar are featured along with music. Every other Tuesday theres a jazz band.

Sausalito

No Name Bar, 757 Bridgeway, Sausalito, Tel: (415) 332-1392. There's a small jazz band 5 nights a week, Tuesday through Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

Saylor's (was Sailor's Landing) Restaurant & Bar, Friday and Saturday - light music, including soft jazz, blues. 2009 Bridgeway, Sausalito, Tel: (415) 332- 1512.

Taste of Rome, Italian food, coffee and tea. 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito, Tel: (415) 332-7660. Music Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Jazz and other types of music.

Because these kinds of listings change over time, it's important to telephone the venue to verify this information. - 18423

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David DuPont is a principal with The DuPont Group, a residential real estate firm in Marin County, California specializing in Marin County real estate listings and Sausalito real estate. David is a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and has consulted more than 50 individuals and families in buying and selling real estate in the San Francisco Bay Area.