• Rhythm: Up-tempo bluegrass rhythms follow 16th note strum patterns. Count ‘1 e & a 2 e & a 3 e & a 4 e & a’ to keep time while strumming along with down- and upstrokes. • Scales: Guitar solos are ...

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I’m trying to learn to play guitar. (Emphasis on “trying.”) Instead of taking formal guitar lessons, I’m using online tools: A bunch of free YouTube guitar videos here, a few paid membership guitar ...

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These days, there's no shortage of ways to learn guitar. Of course, on the one hand, you've got the tried-and-true old-school methods, like private lessons, group classes, and even sheet music. And ...

Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the guitar? If the answer is yes and you have a Louisville library card, do I have some great news for you. Fret Zealot, a guitar education program, is ...

Real Estate’s Atlas doesn’t arrive until March 4, but the New Jersey-bred five-piece have already mapped out a few of the album’s tracks. “Talking Backwards” landed as a proper lead single, while “The ...