Are guitar tuning apps accurate?

If you’ve picked up guitar since quarantine began, you’ve probably been using one of many different guitar tuner apps on your smartphone. But are guitar tuner apps accurate?

Affordable Guitars

An article featuring more affordable guitars that would be good for a beginner to purchase.

Can guitar strings go bad? Here are the facts?

If you are a guitar player or interested in the instrument at all, you might wonder if guitar strings ever go bad. Knowing how often to change the guitar strings and recognizing when you need to change them are important pieces of knowledge to have as a guitar owner or enthusiast.

Beginner Guitar Chords – 15 chords you must know

Learn about 15 chords to get you started. Includes a downloadable pdf file for you to use

Picking Guitar As Meditation

links to an article I found interesting about using music as meditation

How often should you change your classical guitar strings?

Classical guitars use strings made of Nylon to produce a warm, mellow sound. These strings tend to be more durable due to their plastic nature, but how often should you change them?

Digital Effects

Link to an article about digital effects on your mobile device instead of spending big money for pro versions

What Is Flatpicking On Guitar? Everything You Need To Know

Whether you are a head-banging hair-band fanatic, prefer belting out the blues, or picking your favorite bluegrass melody, knowing how to get the sounds you desire using a flatpick is essential. You may be wondering what a flatpick is and how you can use one to create the sound you want when you’re playing your guitar.

Guitar Amps For Beginners or Starting To Get Loud!

Description of what the differences are between the many kinds of guitar amplifiers

Why do Guitar Strings Break While Tuning?

Whatever way a string gets broken, there are a few questions that come to mind when it happens. Did I do something wrong? Was the string faulty to begin with? Wait, do I have a replacement string ready? Why do strings break when tuning anyway? Keep reading to find out more about what causes your strings to break and how to keep that from happening for as long as possible. 

Guitar Goldmines Guitar Tuning Aid

A tuner we created to help you out in case you don’t have a tuner

Ultimate (short) Guide To Guitar Tuners

A brief description of what a tuner is and why you should get one.

How Long Does It Take To Change Guitar Strings?

Changing guitar strings can be easy for some people and more difficult for others. Being able to change guitar strings quickly will take practice. After practice you will become much quicker.

Guitar Strings for beginners

A description of different guitar strings

Pickin’ On Picks; or A Guide To Guitar Picks.

Food for thought on the guitar pick subject

How do headless guitars work?

A headless guitar has a bit of a confusing appearance, but it’s a guitar nonetheless. There’s a whole world of guitar types, shapes, and sizes out there, from the basics of both hollow body and solid body to the innovative and sometimes strange varieties of multi-necked and headless guitars. But how does a guitar function without the head holding the tuning keys?

Mosquito free outdoor summer jam

Talks about a major annoyance for any outdoor gathering in the summer.  A great idea if you enjoy getting together with your friends and some guitars during this time of year.

11 Reasons Why Guitar Strings Buzz and How to Stop Them

Almost all guitars have some level of string buzz. Electric guitars can be especially susceptible to it, but learning how to minimize it to a level you can live with is critical.  Whether due to a player’s mistake, a maker’s error, or a combination of both, it can happen to the best of us. Read on to see some of the reasons why guitar strings buzz and what you can do to stop them.

Why is Guitar So Hard to Learn? Explanation for Beginners

When you first start playing the guitar, you are going to face many obstacles. Although learning basic aspects of playing the guitar can be easy, there are other aspects that make it seem hard. What are the aspects that make playing the guitar hard to learn?

Can Guitars Be Stored in the Cold?

Entering the guitar world can seem overwhelming at first as you learn huge amounts of information in a short period of time. One thing that is really important for keeping your guitar in good shape is how you store it, but this is often overlooked.

Do Electric Guitars Sound Good Unplugged?

There’s no matching the feeling of hearing the powerful sound of your electric guitar coming from the amp, but sometimes you just can’t afford to be loud when practicing. Does an electric guitar still sound good unplugged, and can you play it that way?

How to Read Guitar Tabs: The Complete Guide

Guitar tabs provide an easy way for guitarists to read and play music. They provide a convenient way to quickly read and locate notes but require you to know the rhythm and feel of the song before it is played. Therefore, knowing how to read guitar tabs is an important thing for any guitarist or aspiring musician.

Fingerstyle vs. Pick: The Pros and Cons Explained

Learning how to play the guitar is more popular than ever now, but finding the best play method can seem confusing. Some teachers and professional guitarists recommend the fingerstyle method, but others swear on using a guitar pick. How do you know which method will work best for you?

Steel Strings Vs. Nylon Strings: The Differences Explained

One of the biggest questions you will probably have when playing guitar is the differences between steel strings and nylon strings? Everyone seems to have a particular preference, and everyone tells you something different about them.

Steel strings and nylon strings differ in many ways, from how easy they are for beginners to use to their costs. They even produce different sounds and require different methods of care.

There is no one-string-fits-all answer, but you will know what string you need by the time you finish reading this post. The differences shall be explained, and your many questions shall be answered. Keep reading to find your perfect string and to spend your time focused on music, rather than worrying if your string is right for you.

How To Easily Tune A Guitar Without A Tuner

Usually, when you try to tune a guitar, you will be using a tuner, making the task effortless and quick to accomplish. However, when the time comes that you have to tune a guitar without a tuner, you may have no idea how to even go about doing such a thing. 

Check out this article to find some of the best ways. To easily tune your guitar without using a tuner.

How to Completely Stop Feedback on a Guitar Amp

Whether you are a seasoned guitarist or a novice jammer, you have more than likely dealt with the frustrating sound of shrieking, ear-piercing feedback. This awful, high-pitched noise that spouts from your speakers can damage the ears of you and your audience. So, how can you completely stop feedback on a guitar amp? 

Where are the Notes on a Guitar? Here’s How to Find Them

Playing the guitar is a hobby that is enjoyed by young and old alike.  Whether you are interested in playing the electric guitar or an acoustic, the skills and knowledge needed are the same.  The biggest struggle that many beginning guitarists have is the ability to find the notes on the guitar. 

Tube Amp vs. Solid-state: The Differences Explained

Whether you play an electric keyboard, bass guitar, electric guitar, or acoustic guitar, most instruments must be amplified so that they can project their volume from the instrument and into the room or stadium where they are being played. In order to project your instrument’s volume, you are very likely to use an amplifier, otherwise commonly known as an amp.

How To Show An Acoustic Guitar Some Love

When you finally find that perfect guitar of your dreams, it’s critical that you take care of it to the best of your ability in order to get the most out of it.This article on How To Show An Acoustic Guitar Some Love will cover everything you need to know about guitar maintenance.

Guitar Based Music for inspiration. The Miners here at Guitar Goldmine believe in order to be an awesome guitarist you really need to listen to any and all kinds of guitar based music. Jazz, Blues, Metal, Classic Rock, Country, Gypsy Music, Flamenco all have merit and can help you grow. Whether its the solo, rhythm, or something all together different this play list has tons of good stuff to check out and get inspiration from. The Miners all hope you enjoy it.