An acoustic guitar is a guitar that uses only acoustic methods to project the sound produced by its strings, as opposed to one that requires an amplifier.
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Best strings for a Breedlove Atlas acoustic guitar
i have a breedlove atlas for about 2 years now... (i play about once a week) and i think it is time i change the strings... what do you recommend?
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Good exercise for precision in picking (with pick)?
Can you suggest me exercises for precision in picking? My goal is to pick and sing at the same time and it is hard for me for now because since I'm pretty used to strumming while singing where not ...
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New Guitar Setup at Time of Purchase
Looking at buying a new guitar in the near future. The guitar will likely be an acoustic Martin or Taylor in the 1500-2000 price range. Should I explicitly ask for the shop to make sure it is setup ...
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How to play “Slides from Thoughtless Time” by Franco Morone
I'm trying to learn the song "Slides from Thoughtless Time" by Franco Morone.
The song is relatively easy to play. But there is one thing I'm not sure about.
My songbook says the tuning is DADF#AD. ...
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How to record the sound of an acoustic guitar with a magnetic pickup?
I have a magnetic pickup... How can I use it to record the sound of a guitar to a laptop?
I was told magnetic pickups should not be directly connected to a laptop (and that might be true, because I ...
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Is there any easy way to replace a saddle?
The "saddle" on my acoustic is broken (like it looks shattered/cracked) where the G-String makes contact with it. This makes the string sound dead. Is there an easy way for someone like me, who has no ...
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What is the difference between the Yamaha F310 and the F325? [closed]
I can't find any information differentiating these two guitars, other than the F310 is wildly popular.
Yamaha.com shows no difference.
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New Guitar Strings Buzzing
I bought new D'Addario 12 gauge Strings got my Fender CD 100 Acoustic Guitar.
The E,A,D Strings seem to be buzzing a lot. Is that normal for new strings?
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Guitar choosing [duplicate]
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How do you identify a good guitar?
How do I choose my first guitar for self-learning?
I want to study guitar playing but I'm total noob in this. So, how to choose ...
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How should I mic up an acoustic guitar?
I want to record me playing my acoustic guitar. What type of microphone should I use for this, a dynamic or condenser type? Are there any tips for where the mic shpould be positioned in relation to ...
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Barre chords are difficult to play on my acoustic guitar
I have Westfield JBEA 35-SB acoustic/electric guitar.
It's currently strung with Elixir Nanoweb acoustic guitar strings that are extra-light gauge, .010 - .047.
I find it very difficult to play ...
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What should be the tension for 0.010 inch strings for guitar
0.009 inch(diameter) strings are tuned as E3, A3, D4, B4, G4, E5.
Question is, does 0.010 inch diameter strings should be tuned in this tension? When I try to set these like 0.009 inch ones, the ...
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is there a way to fix Seymour Duncan Woody HC Hum-Canceling Soundhole Pickup cable?
A friend that visited the States got it for me, but after half hour of using it I believe the cable got broken. Now it sounds with a buzz everytime I use it.
Is there a way to replace the cable? ...
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Step to learning the guitar [closed]
One of my main question is what order should I learn things. Like should I learn notes first or chords first as a example.
And would it be wise to learn music logic
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Strumming Pattern for Oasis Masterplan issue
I am new to guitar (2 months) and have managed to find the strumming pattern for Oasis Masterplan which I believe is DDD/UDD/UD, however towards the end of the verse the chord progression happens at ...
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Why is there a notch in a guitar's bridge where the B string crosses? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Why is my guitar's saddle at an angle?
Most acoustic guitars have a notch in the bridge that changes the angle that the B string crosses. Why is this?
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Tabbing Triplets With Large Intervals
I have been trying to find a way to tab the song Questa Notte by Ludovico Einaudi for quite a while - everything is very much "tab-able" and playable until the triplets part.
I've sought helped on ...
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What left hand technique is being used to create this percussive chord transition sound?
There is a strange chord transition that I cannot figure out how to play near the beginning of this acoustic guitar song:
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What is the best way to learn to play a piece on the guitar?
I've been playing the guitar for about 3 years. I would like to play more country and bluegrass. What is the best way to pick up new techniques and learn how to play anything besides basic guitar ...
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How to start learning the guitar? [duplicate]
I am a newbie in field of playing guitar. I want to take advice from you people: what is the best steps to try it out? The things I should try as a beginner? I have just purchased a guitar. Do you ...
