massgolfer0606 asked:


I’m just learning to play guitar and the fingers on my left hand are really sore. Any tips for the pain would be appreciated.

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Drew asked:


I have been playing for three years, and can play alot of licks and riffs, but it just seems like my guitar is starting to sit in the corner of my dorm room now, compared to me about a month ago never putting it down. Thanks for any suggestions.

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FAT and UGLY ave asked:


I’m curious. Hand grips for forearm muscles. When doing it, will it affect my guitar playing?

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tenacityspanning asked:


So it is my second guitar playing finger. I can play manly chords, still but just use my pinky a lot. It is hard enough for my hands to recognize chords without looking at the neck. I don’t want to have to re-train my hands once my 2nd finger heals. Help!!!!

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♫Jared (guitar is my life)♫ asked:


Im learning Crazy Train by Ozzy on Guitar. I have all the core elements down, but sometimes my guitar playing is too slow. Im trying to increase my speed. especially during the verse, with the open strings.

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sb asked:


I play a classical guitar. I find that even when I cut my index finger fingernail as short as possible, it’s still too long. Anyone have similar issues or tips on fingernail care?
thanks for the replies. i want to clarify that I’m interested in my left hand (the one that fingers the fretboard). I find that even when I cut my index finger as short as possible, it’s still too long.

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alternativerock4life asked:


ok. my band mates are kind of mad at the fact that i play guitar and sing how i do. They say im sloppy because i play really low but my guitar teacher says im actually a really tight player. they also have a problem with my alternative rock and punk rock influence. they say its not what the band is good for. should i leave this band and make on myself as same position as i am now?

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Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


Guitar playing is one way that you can express your innermost feelings without feeling silly. Using a variety of guitar techniques can help you to accomplish this even more clearly. Many different guitar techniques are used by different guitar players of all experience levels, and they can be adapted for the various musical styles that express music.

The best fact about these techniques is that you can use them with any type of guitar and providing that you have gotten the techniques down properly, the notes that are made with these techniques will sound great.

The various guitar techniques can be used by the lead guitar and also by rhythm making guitars. You will find that there are many different guitar techniques and while these will look very difficult at first, you should be able to master these techniques with some practice.

When you are trying to decide which guitar techniques to try out, you will find that there are about 15 or more different techniques which can be played by the lead guitar. A few of these techniques are Staccato Notes, Tapping, Trill, Hammer-on, Vibrato, Harmonics and so on.

Before you can learn how to play these various techniques however, it may be best if you know a few facts about the different guitar techniques that you are trying to use. This information will help you to understand how you are to play, or do that particular technique.

For instance in the technique that is called a Hammer-on you don’t pick at the guitar strings. Instead you hit or hammer at the strings with your finger. This is why this technique is called a Hammer-on.

On the other hand the Vibrato guitar technique is used when you want to hold or sustain a note for a time. By using this technique you can make your playing sound more like someone is singing and it will sound less mechanical.

To play the Vibrato there are two different guitar techniques that you can try. These methods call for you to vibrate the guitar strings by bending a string in an up and down motion. The other technique for the Vibrato involves moving the hands across the guitar stings in a sideways back and forth motion.

There are about 7 different guitar techniques that you can use with rhythm guitars. These many techniques can also be used in conjunction with each other and also with the sounds that are produced by the guitar techniques of the lead guitar.

A few of these guitar techniques that you can try are one like Arpeggio Chords, Drop D tuning, Power Chords and others. These many different styles and methods of playing can all contribute towards making your playing style distinctive.

You don’t need to know all of the various guitar techniques that are available but knowing a few really great ones like the Vibrato can turn your playing into a magical experience.



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connachtspawn asked:


I’d really like to know if anyone has any type of scientific theory about why many guitar players contort their faces while they play.

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