When people talk about playing slide, the conversation often progresses on to open tunings, heavier strings, and a high action. It’s true that these can make things easier and, in some cases such as ...

Learning to play by ear is a really important skill for guitarists. It furthers your understanding and knowledge of your instrument, prepares you for a whole range of situations, and makes you a ...

Believe it or don’t, until electronic tuners became available in the ‘70s, people used to tune their guitars by ear. Not everybody was that good at it. You even used to hear “out-of-tuneness” on hit ...

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The legendary musician helps listeners get in touch with their "inner idiot" and discover the uncomplicated joy of strumming a six-string in the new Audible Original How to Play the Guitar and Y "This ...