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New large delivery of good guitar books for beginners
We are pleased to announce that we have just taken delivery of a large stock of great books for beginners on the guitar. Songbooks, backing tracks and even some with DVDs, keep an eye out as we keep ourselves busy getting them all online for you to check. If you're not a beginner, be sure to check out our other books and accessories, especially the amazing Stylus picks!
How to pick fast on the guitar.....
We all want to play like Steve Vai, or Yngwie Malmsteen at some point in our playing lives, even if we think we can never achieve it. Sure, a lot of it is down to natural talent and ability, and yes, plenty of hard practice! There is a way to help though and it's instant in its results, getting better as you use it more. The STYLUS PICK actually guides your hand to optimum picking technique, stops you if you are going wrong, yet helps you when you use it correctly. After a few days using the Stylus Pick, going...
How to choose a guitar
When you first decide that you'd like to play the guitar, it's aways tempting to just jump in and buy a bargain cheap "Beginners" guitar off the internet . However more often than not it's a bad idea, Why? Read on.... Guitars bought online for what seems like a great price are often sold straight "out of the box" this usually means they certainly wont be in tune, and definitely wont be "Set-up" correctly. This means that the distance between the strings and the guitar neck (Referred to as the 'Action') will be high, meaning that to actually press down the strings to...
RGT and Rockschool Guitar grades
What are the closing dates for Guitar grade entry forms? Well, for the main exam bodies for guitar exams in the UK (and beyond) there tend to be 3 examination periods a year for all of them. Each one has slightly different closing dates and examination periods, so here we aim to collate all the relevant information in one handy place for you to bookmark and have available for easy reference. RGT EXAMS Examination dates Latest Date for receipt of entry Spring: March / April Summer: June / July Winter: November / December 1st February 1st May 1st October These...
Guitar Books for Beginners
If you are just starting to learn how to play, it can be frustrating to say the least in the first few weeks. A good guitar teacher can be an excellent way to get started and make sure you don't get into any bad playing habits. Look for a tutor with lots of experience and skills like this one here. To supplement a good teacher, a good book will go along way to helping further your progress and we have a great selection for beginners here that cater for all tastes in music too. So, if you a just starting out...