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Its predecessor was the age-old upright bass, a large, bulky instrument that took up a lot of space in the touring bus and had become increasingly difficult to hear as bands grew louder. Given the brash horn sections that provided the main voice of many dance bands, the inherent loudness of drum kits and the advent of better electrified guitars with better amplification, something needed to be done for bass.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The 1950s\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Once the Precision was introduced, Fender’s sales arm wasted no time in getting the unusual new instrument into as many influential hands as possible. Fender promotional literature of the early 1950s also featured bassists John “Shifty” Henry (“Shifte Henri”) and Bob Manners of the then-popular Liberace TV show. One early champion was bandleader Lionel Hampton, who was featured in 1952 promotional materials for the instrument; both his bass players in the 1950s, William “Monk” Montgomery and Roy Johnson, used the instrument extensively. 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There were two guitars — but we only heard one.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Smith further relates how Johnson, Hampton’s bassist at the time, told Feather, “It’s no trouble at all. I learned to play it right away. In fact, I used it on the job the same day I got it. Tunes the same as a regular bass.”\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Thus began the Precision Bass’s steady ascent toward indispensability. Upright basses were still often seen in many groups by the middle of the 1950s, when rock ‘n’ roll was starting to make its first raucous waves, but it was also clear by then that Fender’s Precision Bass guitar was well on the way to supplanting it in the small, loud groups that seemed to be popping up everywhere by mid-decade.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The middle of the 1950s also illustrated an interesting facet of the Precision Bass’s existence in the decade of its introduction — it remained Fender’s only bass guitar for the duration. Whereas the company introduced several innovative electric guitars throughout the 1950s, Fender elected to stick solely with the Precision Bass — modified three times, albeit — rather than introduce an entirely new bass guitar model.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The first of these revisions appeared with the 1954/55 model year, in which the Precision borrowed body and forearm contours from the Stratocaster that made it much more comfortable to play. Also new were a smaller single-ply white pickguard, steel bridge saddles in place of pressed fiber saddles, serial numbers on the bridge instead of the neck plate, and a handsome two-color sunburst finish (like the Stratocaster).\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The second and most substantial revision was implemented in 1957 and resulted in the Precision Bass design that endures today basically unchanged. That year, the instrument was given its now-familiar split-coil pickup, headstock shape based on the Stratocaster® guitar, and one-piece pickguard assembly to which the electronics were fixed (the pickguard itself was gold anodized aluminum with a cutout for the new pickup). This revision also featured bridge-mounted rather than through-body strings, individual threaded bridge saddles for better intonation and height adjustment, a two-screw plastic thumb rest replacing the single-screw wooden one, knurled metal knobs with flat rather than rounded tops, and redesigned pickup and bridge covers.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The 1960s\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The 1960s was the decade in which the Precision cemented its reputation as the workhorse bass guitar.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Unlike the 1950s, however, when the Precision reigned as Fender’s only bass guitar, the new decade saw it joined by a second bass guitar model, the \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/articles/gear/jaco-geddy-and-flea-cant-be-wrong-the-story-of-the-jazz-bass\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Jazz Bass\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", introduced in spring 1960. And yet the Jazz Bass complemented rather than competed with the Precision; together, both instruments ruled the bass world with seeming impunity throughout the 1960s and well beyond. But whereas the Jazz Bass faced a relatively short uphill climb toward acceptance upon its introduction, the Precision had long since firmly established itself, and the sound of rock and pop in the early 1960s was the sound of the Precision.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Nowhere was this more evident than in Detroit, where Motown Records was incorporated in April 1960. The label promptly started pumping out hit after infectious pop hit, nearly all of it underpinned by the masterfully inventive and irresistibly propulsive bass work of James Jamerson, and the lion’s share of that rendered on a 1962 Precision he dubbed “the Funk Machine.”\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Meanwhile, out west in Los Angeles, Murray Wilson bought a Precision Bass guitar and an amp for his musically gifted teenage son, Brian, in December 1961. The precocious youth taught himself to play it in a matter of days, and Brian Wilson became the bass guitarist in the band he formed with his brothers, Dennis and Carl; his cousin, Mike Love; and family friend Al Jardine. The group, the Beach Boys, had just scored its first hit single that November, “Surfin’,” and played its first paying gig on New Year’s Eve 1961/’62. Less than a year later, the Beach Boys were signed to Capitol Records and released landmark debut album \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"value\":\"Surfin’ Safari\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" in October 1962, with eldest Wilson brother and group leader Brian on Precision Bass.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indeed, some of Wilson’s best-known and most epic compositions — and biggest Beach Boys hits — featured Precision Bass work from ace Los Angeles “Wrecking Crew” studio veterans, such as Larry Knechtel (Bobby Freeman cover “Do Ya Wanna Dance?”), Ray Pohlman (“Help Me, Rhonda”) and, most notably, Carol Kaye (“California Girls,” “Wouldn’t it Be Nice,” “Good Vibrations”).\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The Precision Bass was everywhere during first half of the 1960s, and it remained remarkably unchanged during this period, as opposed to the handful of periodic revisions and redesigns Fender imposed during the 1950s. There were some changes, but nothing that substantially altered the look and feel of the Precision; these included an extra strap button added to the back of the headstock (1960), white three-ply nitrocellulose pickguards in place of tortoiseshell pickguards on most custom color models and patent numbers added to the headstock logo (1961), and “round lam” (radiused and laminated) fretboards in place of slab fretboards (1962-’63). In 1964, the clay dot markers on the fretboard were replaced with faux pearl dots, white three-ply vinyl pickguards replaced tortoiseshell pickguards (which had proven troublesome), pickup bobbins changed from black to gray-green and, most notably, the Precision’s thin ’50s-era “spaghetti” headstock logo was replaced with the darker and heavier “transition” logo.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Also during the first half of the 1960s, the Precision made its way across the Atlantic to the U.K. They were few and far between at first; in London, \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/articles/artists/surfing-the-first-wave-of-hip-hop-the-apache-story\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Shadows\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" bassist Terence “Jet” Harris (so nicknamed for his sprinting prowess at secondary school) had received one of the first ones — if not the first Precision Bass in Britain — in 1959. He’d just joined Cliff Richard’s backing group when his Framus bass guitar was accidentally destroyed and a London importer gave him a Precision as a replacement.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"But in London of 1959, one resourceful teenager in particular was undaunted by the scarcity of any really good bass guitars in Britain, let alone a Fender Precision. That year, 14-year old John Entwistle simply built his own crude homemade instrument based on photos he collected of Precision basses—Harris’s undoubtedly among them.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"“I wanted a Fender, but they just weren’t available,” Entwistle told \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"value\":\"Guitar Player\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" magazine in 1974. “I think Jet Harris was the only person who had one then.”\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"hr\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"metadata\":{\"tags\":[],\"concepts\":[]},\"sys\":{\"space\":{\"sys\":{\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Space\",\"id\":\"r1mvpfown1y6\",\"contentful_id\":\"r1mvpfown1y6\"}},\"id\":\"m6LvSN0xhP0\",\"type\":\"Entry\",\"createdAt\":\"2022-07-20T21:01:58.159Z\",\"updatedAt\":\"2022-07-20T21:01:58.159Z\",\"environment\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"master\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Environment\",\"contentful_id\":\"master\"}},\"publishedVersion\":1,\"revision\":1,\"contentType\":{\"sys\":{\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"ContentType\",\"id\":\"resourceVideo\",\"contentful_id\":\"resourceVideo\"}},\"contentful_id\":\"m6LvSN0xhP0\"},\"fields\":{\"youTubeVideoId\":{\"en-US\":\"m6LvSN0xhP0\"}}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-entry-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"hr\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"It was the first of many Precisions for Entwistle, but this first one, alas, didn’t last very long. He soon sold it at the behest of Detours guitarist Roger Daltrey, who thought it kept blowing up speakers.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Back at headquarters in Southern California, Fender was hard at work on taking the then-unusual step of creating what was in effect its very first reissue model. Introduced in 1968, the Telecaster Bass had little to do with its elder six-string sibling; rather, it was essentially a faithful recreation of the original 1951 Precision Bass.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Identical features included the slab body, single-coil pickup, pickguard shape, pickup cover, controls and the two-saddle bridge with string-through-body design. Different features included pickguard color (white rather than black), smaller and no-longer-flush-mounted string ferrules, and a capped maple fingerboard, although some basses made later in the year featured a period-correct one-piece maple neck. 1968 Telecaster Bass options included the short-lived psychedelic “Paisley Red” and “Blue Flower” finishes, so named for the color and pattern of the self-adhesive wallpaper (!) used to decorate their tops (each bass had a clear pickguard).\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"As the 1960s drew to a close, a larger headstock logo replaced the Precision Bass’s previous “transition” logo in 1969, and the extra strap button on the back of the headstock added in 1960 was discontinued. A notable artistic development of that year came with the release of the eponymous debut album by the Meters, which introduced the world to the impeccable Precision Bass chops of master New Orleans funk/soul bassist George Porter Jr.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The 1970s\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"If the Precision achieved newfound status as an indispensable workhorse instrument in the 1960s, it cemented that reputation with seismic force in the 1970s. Although joined at the dawn of the 1960s by Fender’s second bass guitar model, the equally indispensable Jazz Bass, both instruments staked out complementary sonic territory and together ruled the world of electric bass with impunity, as indeed they still do.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Rock music, no longer in its infancy, now faced the turbulence of adolescence in the 1970s and proliferated. The 1970s saw straight rock and roll, hard rock, blues rock, country rock, psychedelic rock, glam rock, progressive rock, album rock, funk rock, jazz rock, folk rock, pop rock, soft rock, garage rock, Latin rock, heavy metal, Southern rock, avant-garde rock, pub rock, punk rock, post punk, punk pop, power pop, new wave, rockabilly, reggae rock, and even more.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The Precision handled it all with ease. It is perhaps highly telling that the same bass that percolated throughout the funky New Orleans R&B of the Meters and provided the kinetic jazz funk of Tower of Power was the same bass that stoked the filth and the fury of the Sex Pistols and the forceful melodic power of latter-’70s U.K. acts such as the Jam and Elvis Costello & the Attractions. Telling that the same bass that so supremely underpinned Pink Floyd’s 1973 psychedelic masterpiece \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"value\":\"The Dark Side of the Moon\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" was the same bass that also elegantly underpinned the Eagles’ seminal 1973 country rock classic \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"value\":\"Desperado\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\". Telling that the same bass that snarled so ferociously on King Crimson’s 1974 prog-rock heavyweight \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"value\":\"Red\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" was the same bass that less than a year later provided the much-imitated jazz-rock hook that kicked off the opening credits of hit ABC sitcom \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"value\":\"Barney Miller\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\".\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"In Detroit, 1971 brought a Motown milestone in the form of Marvin Gaye’s masterpiece album, \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"value\":\"What’s Going On\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\". On the landmark concept album, the label’s previously uncredited house musicians — collectively known as the Funk Brothers — received individual credit for the first time. Finally, resident Motown Precision Bass masters James Jamerson and Bob Babbitt received the individual recognition they so richly deserved.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"hr\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"metadata\":{\"tags\":[],\"concepts\":[]},\"sys\":{\"space\":{\"sys\":{\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Space\",\"id\":\"r1mvpfown1y6\",\"contentful_id\":\"r1mvpfown1y6\"}},\"id\":\"c7DulLDLzsF4\",\"type\":\"Entry\",\"createdAt\":\"2022-07-20T21:01:53.239Z\",\"updatedAt\":\"2022-07-20T21:01:53.239Z\",\"environment\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"master\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Environment\",\"contentful_id\":\"master\"}},\"publishedVersion\":1,\"revision\":1,\"contentType\":{\"sys\":{\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"ContentType\",\"id\":\"resourceVideo\",\"contentful_id\":\"resourceVideo\"}},\"contentful_id\":\"7DulLDLzsF4\"},\"fields\":{\"youTubeVideoId\":{\"en-US\":\"7DulLDLzsF4\"}}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-entry-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"hr\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Taking a cue from the turn-of-the-decade creative revisions to the Telecaster, Fender engineers in 1972 unveiled a new version of 1968’s Telecaster Bass—essentially a reissue of the 1951-style Precision—armed with an enormous humbucking pickup designed by none other than the inventor of the humbucking pickup, Seth Lover, who’d been lured to Fender in 1967. Lover’s large new pickup for the bass necessitated redesigning the pickguard to accommodate it; the model included other new revisions in the form of a three-bolt neck plate and bullet truss rod.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"An enduringly endearing Precision Bass recorded moment hit the charts in 1973 with the release of Pink Floyd’s massively successful eighth studio album, The Dark Side of the Moon. Its lead single, “Money” boasted an irresistibly infectious Precision Bass riff by the song’s author, Roger Waters, while simultaneously accomplishing the unusual feat of becoming an enormous international hit that happened to be in an oddball (for rock music, anyway) 7/4 time signature.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Further design modifications were afoot in 1974, when Fender introduced black pickguards as a Precision Bass standard and moved the thumb rest from the treble string side to the bass string side.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"In New York in 1976, bassist Douglas Colvin set the tone for much punk bass playing with a visceral, no-frills machine-gun style driven home using an impossibly low-slung Precision Bass. That year, his iconoclastic band released its seminal eponymous debut album, which inspired legions of imitators. The album, \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"value\":\"Ramones\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", sent shock waves through the rock world and heralded the large-scale arrival of a reactionary new musical movement that had been brewing since rock was born two decades earlier. And Colvin, under the stage name Dee Dee Ramone, never missed a single pumping sixteenth note.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Meanwhile, an even more incendiary debut was in the works across the Atlantic in London. A year after the Ramones’ debut album, punk’s ruder, spikier U.K. movement was spearheaded by the Sex Pistols, whose debut (and only) album, \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"value\":\"Never Mind the Bollocks\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", Here’s the Sex Pistols, appeared in fall 1977 and promptly became the most important punk album ever and an extremely important and influential album in rock history in general.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The 1970s ended, however, with possibly the greatest Precision Bass moment in all of rock history. After the early 1978 implosion of the too-volatile-to-last Sex Pistols, the more serious Clash assumed the mantle of most important U.K. band and was at its creative and popular peak at the turn of the decade. When the “Clash Take the Fifth” U.S. tour rolled into the Palladium in New York City on Sept. 21, 1979, bassist Paul Simonon, angered by staff treatment of the audience, smashed his Precision to pieces onstage.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Simonon’s moment of fury just happened to be caught by U.K. photographer Pennie Smith, and the resulting photo was immortalized as the cover of what many consider the Clash’s greatest album, 1979 magnum opus \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"value\":\"London Calling\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" (with a title track launched by Simonon playing what is surely one of the most apocalyptic bass riffs of all time, also on a Precision). The photo has subsequently become revered as one of rock’s greatest images (\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"value\":\"Q Magazine\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", for example, deemed it the greatest rock photograph of all time in 2002).\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The 1980s - Present\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The modern era of the Precision Bass, which began in the 1980s and continues today, started during an especially fertile period in rock and pop history that just happened to be an especially unsettling period in Fender history. Even as seasoned veterans and new generations of able and adventurous players continued to put the Precision to great use, the quality of Fender instruments in general was seen to gradually decline throughout the 1970s and early 1980s under the ham-fisted rule of media giant CBS.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The Precision Bass perhaps fared somewhat better than other Fender instruments under the cost- and corner-cutting CBS regime, due at least partly to the fact that it was by design something of a blunt instrument from the very start. The Precision was designed to do one thing and do it very well; it made one pure and elemental sound that it made very well. Although capable of great musical subtlety in practiced hands, the Precision was perhaps the least subtle of all Fender instruments; a veritable musical battering ram that was felt as much as heard. In a very real sense, there was far less for CBS to mess up on a Precision than there was on, for example, a Jazz Bass, a Telecaster, a Stratocaster or a Jazzmaster.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Meanwhile, as noted, players continued to put Precisions of all vintages to great use. With the renaissance in post-punk British rock and pop, great U.K. bassists who came to the fore in the late 1970s continued to turn in exemplary Precision work in the 1980s, such as Bruce Thomas with Elvis Costello and the Attractions, Bruce Foxton with the Jam, Sting with the Police, Jean-Jacques Burnel with the Stranglers and Paul Simonon with the Clash.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” became a massive international hit in 1980; anchored by an infectious and instantly identifiable Precision Bass riff by the song’s author, bassist John Deacon. That same year, the new wave of British Heavy Metal was launched in earnest with the release of Iron Maiden’s eponymous debut album, which introduced the world to the melodically galloping Precision Bass prowess of Steve Harris.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"hr\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"metadata\":{\"tags\":[],\"concepts\":[]},\"sys\":{\"space\":{\"sys\":{\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Space\",\"id\":\"r1mvpfown1y6\",\"contentful_id\":\"r1mvpfown1y6\"}},\"id\":\"qFbQQYHLndM\",\"type\":\"Entry\",\"createdAt\":\"2022-07-20T21:01:47.528Z\",\"updatedAt\":\"2022-07-20T21:01:47.528Z\",\"environment\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"master\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Environment\",\"contentful_id\":\"master\"}},\"publishedVersion\":1,\"revision\":1,\"contentType\":{\"sys\":{\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"ContentType\",\"id\":\"resourceVideo\",\"contentful_id\":\"resourceVideo\"}},\"contentful_id\":\"qFbQQYHLndM\"},\"fields\":{\"youTubeVideoId\":{\"en-US\":\"qFbQQYHLndM\"}}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-entry-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"hr\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Back at Fender headquarters in the United States, the early ’80s was a busy time. The company introduced its first bass model with active electronics, the Precision Bass Special, in 1980, and Fender very soon abandoned the three-bolt neck-mounting system adopted in the early 1970s; returning to the classic four-bolt method for all of its bass guitars.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Most significantly, CBS appointed former Yamaha executive William Schultz as president of Fender in 1981. Passionate about the brand and eager to reverse its ailing fortunes, Schultz immediately recommended modernizing Fender’s U.S. manufacturing facilities, which largely meant halting production while machinery was updated and staff was re-trained. Concurrently, he suggested building Fender instruments in Japan for the large Japanese market. This would keep Fender instruments in production and combat the cheap copies that were voraciously eating away at Fender’s Far East sales.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Accordingly, Fender Japan was established in March 1982 and began building quality Fender instruments while U.S production was reorganized. One of the earliest results was the Vintage Reissue series, a high-quality new family that featured two well-built and largely historically accurate Precision Bass models, the ’57 Precision Bass and the ’62 Precision Bass. These Japanese-built Vintage Series instruments were soon introduced into the European market under the Squier name.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The short-lived Elite Precision Bass appeared in 1983 in several configurations with special electronics and hardware, but the concept lasted barely a year.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The first sign of recovery for Fender itself, on the other hand, came in 1984, when CBS decided to sell off all its non-broadcast-related holdings. Fender was on the block, and Schultz, backed by a group of investors he enlisted, bought the company he’d presided over since 1981 in a sale that was completed in March 1985, ending 20 years of CBS rule.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Owning very little in the way of resources — only the name, distribution and some leftover inventory and machinery (no U.S. factory) — Schultz set about rebuilding and revitalizing Fender. While Fender Japan now became the world’s main producer of Fender instruments, Schultz and his staff established headquarters for the newly renamed Fender Musical Instruments Corporation in Brea, Calif., and acquired a 14,000-square-foot factory in Corona, Calif., in October 1985.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"It is at this point that the modern-era history of the Precision Bass truly begins.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"With that new mid-’80s beginning under Bill Schultz, Fender started by concentrating on quality rather than quantity, beginning with a small number of vintage reissue instruments and redesigned back-to-basics modern guitars and basses dubbed American Standard models. Production began in Corona in 1987 of the first new U.S.-built models, the American Standard Precision and the Precision Bass Plus; the latter of which featured a 22-fret neck (up from the traditional 20), Lace Sensor active pickups with series/parallel switching and an elongated upper horn for improved balance (this last imparted a noticeably odd look to the instrument, but nonetheless remained in place until the model was discontinued in 1993).\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Also in 1987, the Fender Custom Shop was established, with one of its very first creations (work order No. 0003) being a 1962 “Mary Kay”-style Precision Bass with an ash body and gold hardware; the instrument was logged in on May 15 of that year and logged out just under a month later, on June 22. From that point onward, the Custom Shop would repeatedly elevate the Precision Bass from workhorse to work of art.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The dawn of the 1990s saw increasing production activity for new Precision Bass models. Several new instruments were introduced in 1990-1991, including the Precision Bass Plus Deluxe, limited edition 40th Anniversary Deluxe Precision Bass, limited edition 1951 reissue Precision and a limited edition James Jamerson Precision; the latter three from the ever-growing Custom Shop.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Fender overhauled its entire U.S. bass line in 1995, introducing new models including a U.S. Deluxe Precision with 22 frets and active electronics and an American Standard Precision that returned to a 20-fret neck and passive electronics. A limited edition Fender 50th anniversary American Standard Precision appeared in 1996.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The U.S. Deluxe Precision became the American Deluxe Precision in 1998, with upgraded features. In 1999, Fender introduced the Hot-Rod Precision and the five-string American Deluxe Five Precision.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The Precision Bass began the 2000s by having the American Standard model transformed into the American Series Precision, upgraded with solid wood construction and parchment pickguards. 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There were some changes, but nothing that substantially altered the look and feel of the Precision; these included an extra strap button added to the back of the headstock (1960), white three-ply nitrocellulose pickguards in place of tortoiseshell pickguards on most custom color models and patent numbers added to the headstock logo (1961), and “round lam” (radiused and laminated) fretboards in place of slab fretboards (1962-’63). In 1964, the clay dot markers on the fretboard were replaced with faux pearl dots, white three-ply vinyl pickguards replaced tortoiseshell pickguards (which had proven troublesome), pickup bobbins changed from black to gray-green and, most notably, the Precision’s thin ’50s-era “spaghetti” headstock logo was replaced with the darker and heavier “transition” logo.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Also during the first half of the 1960s, the Precision made its way across the Atlantic to the U.K. They were few and far between at first; in London, ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{"uri":"https://www.fender.com/articles/artists/surfing-the-first-wave-of-hip-hop-the-apache-story"},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Shadows","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"hyperlink"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":" bassist Terence “Jet” Harris (so nicknamed for his sprinting prowess at secondary school) had received one of the first ones — if not the first Precision Bass in Britain — in 1959. He’d just joined Cliff Richard’s backing group when his Framus bass guitar was accidentally destroyed and a London importer gave him a Precision as a replacement.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"But in London of 1959, one resourceful teenager in particular was undaunted by the scarcity of any really good bass guitars in Britain, let alone a Fender Precision. 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Although joined at the dawn of the 1960s by Fender’s second bass guitar model, the equally indispensable Jazz Bass, both instruments staked out complementary sonic territory and together ruled the world of electric bass with impunity, as indeed they still do.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Rock music, no longer in its infancy, now faced the turbulence of adolescence in the 1970s and proliferated. The 1970s saw straight rock and roll, hard rock, blues rock, country rock, psychedelic rock, glam rock, progressive rock, album rock, funk rock, jazz rock, folk rock, pop rock, soft rock, garage rock, Latin rock, heavy metal, Southern rock, avant-garde rock, pub rock, punk rock, post punk, punk pop, power pop, new wave, rockabilly, reggae rock, and even more.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The Precision handled it all with ease. 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On the landmark concept album, the label’s previously uncredited house musicians — collectively known as the Funk Brothers — received individual credit for the first time. 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Even as seasoned veterans and new generations of able and adventurous players continued to put the Precision to great use, the quality of Fender instruments in general was seen to gradually decline throughout the 1970s and early 1980s under the ham-fisted rule of media giant CBS.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The Precision Bass perhaps fared somewhat better than other Fender instruments under the cost- and corner-cutting CBS regime, due at least partly to the fact that it was by design something of a blunt instrument from the very start. The Precision was designed to do one thing and do it very well; it made one pure and elemental sound that it made very well. Although capable of great musical subtlety in practiced hands, the Precision was perhaps the least subtle of all Fender instruments; a veritable musical battering ram that was felt as much as heard. 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Our solid-body, Spanish-style electric guitar was capable of incredible tone and unparalleled power unlike anything that preceded it. When it fell into the hands of players at that time, its ruggedness and versatility were immediately appealing and its popularity accrued exponentially from there, gaining traction with an increasingly diverse group of guitarists in a multitude of genres.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"75 years after its initial release, the Telecaster remains the go-to for a wide variety of players in every style imaginable. To celebrate this milestone anniversary, we thought it only fitting to talk to some of these inimitable musicians about their relationship to our beloved workhorse. 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Learning guitar chord progressions can help you not only better understand what chords work well together, but consistent practice can help you transition faster and more smoothly between chords – staying on beat and on-melody. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"In this article, we’ll show you three common chord progressions on guitar and how they are structured. We’ll also give you a few examples of songs where you can hear these progressions – and get some inspiration for your own practice sessions. 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While there are many common chord progressions, it’s how those chords are arranged within a song that bring a piece of music to life. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"For beginners, there are several basic chord progressions you should be familiar with. Learning these easy chord progressions can help you to gain more practical knowledge of scales and their corresponding chords. Beyond building up your bank of musical knowledge, practicing chord progressions can help you not just become more proficient at transitioning between chords, but is a great way to focus on improving your ability to play strumming patterns and your overall technique. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"When it comes to chord progressions, precision is the name of the game. Start slowly. Begin by placing your fingers on the correct frets in the proper position to form a chord. Don’t feel pressured to strum one chord and immediately follow it up with the next chord in the progression. Rather, take your time and be sure you’re fretting the notes correctly. Strum it a few times to better cement the sound of that chord into your brain. Then, take your time and proceed to the next chord, keeping precision and technique in mind. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"3 Easy Guitar Chord Progressions for Beginners\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Once you have a pocketful of chords under your belt, those chords can be mixed and matched in a variety of ways. Even if you know just four basic chords, those beginner chords can be used to play some of the most common guitar chord progressions that can be heard in some of your favorite songs. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The chord progressions we’ll show you here make use of the \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/articles/how-to/learn-how-to-play-a-minor-guitar-chord\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"A minor chord\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" (Am), \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/articles/how-to/learn-how-to-play-c-guitar-chord\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"C major chord\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/articles/how-to/learn-how-to-play-f-chord-on-guitar\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"F major chord\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", and \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/articles/how-to/learn-how-to-play-the-g-major-chord-on-guitar\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"G major chord\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\". These chords, along with the D major chord, are arguably the most \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/articles/how-to/learn-how-to-play-the-g-major-chord-on-guitar\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"essential beginner chords\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", giving new guitarists a firm foundation and the tools needed to play some of the most well-known songs ever. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The Am, C, F, and G chords can be shuffled around in a few tried-and-true ways to create some commonly used guitar chord progressions for beginners to add to their repertoire. While these chord progressions each have their own recognizable name, they also make use of Roman numeral names and patterns to let you know which chords to play in each configuration. The numbers or Roman numeral names for chords in a progression indicate which interval or note that chord represents in a given scale. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"For instance, the chord progressions we’ll show you here build off of the C major scale. The first (or root) note of the C major scale is C. This scale does not have any sharps or flats, making it an easy one for beginners to remember.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Pro tip:\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" When you see the Roman numeral names for chord progressions, major chords are written as an uppercase Roman numeral. 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This progression gets its name from the the Doo-Wop genre of music that was popular in the 1950s and ‘60s, making use of three- and four-part harmonies. One of the most simple and popular chord progressions on guitar, the Doo Wop progression has a very melodic feel – almost telling a story with a recognizable pattern. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Using the C Major scale as our basis, here’s how you would play the Doo-Wop chord progression:\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"• I = C Major chord\\n• vi = A Minor chord\\n• IV = F Major chord\\n• V = G Major chord\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Try strumming this simple chord progression on guitar using a steady pace of quarter notes. While the version of the Doo-Wop progression we’re showing you here uses chords and a scale that is easy for beginners to play, you can apply the I-vi-IV-V formula to any scale and replicate this progression with different chords. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"To hear how this chord progression sounds in the wild, you can listen for it in a variety of songs, Ben E. King’s iconic 1961 ballad “\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/play/course/song-stand-by-me\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Stand By Me\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"”, as well as Prince’s magnum opus, “Purple Rain.” The Doo-Wop progression is also part of the foundation of The Temptations’ classic, “\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/play/course/song-my-girl\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"My Girl\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\".” You can really hear the chords and the vocal harmonies come together beautifully on this Motown hit! 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While it doesn’t have as catchy a nickname as the Doo-Wop progression, it’s just as much of a classic – lending a more energetic feel to songs compared to the more wistful Doo-Wop progression. It’s name is pretty straightforward, letting you know the exact order in which you’d play the chords. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Using the C Major scale as our basis, here’s how you’d play the C-G-Am-F progression:\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"• I = C Major chord\\n• V = G Major chord\\n• vi = A Minor chord\\n• IV = F Major chord\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Try your hand at playing the C-G-Am-F guitar chord progression. Start slow, playing each chord in the progression four times, then speed up your playing, transitioning between each chord at a faster pace. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Hearing the C-G-Am-F progression in songs you know can help you more easily recognize it and inspire you. It an be heard across a wide range of genres. Listen for the C-G-Am-F guitar chord progression in the \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/play/guitar/collections/the-rolling-stones-collection\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Rolling Stones’\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" classic, “Beast of Burden,” giving the song a bluesy feel. For evidence of the progression’s versatility, listen for C-G-Am-F in the modern pop-rock ode to friendships gone sour, “Bad Blood” by \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/play/guitar/collections/artist-spotlight-taylor-swift\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Taylor Swift\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\". 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Start with your index finger on the 10th fret followed by your pinky finger on the 13th fret. Work your way up the scale moving from the 10th, 12th and 13th fret in the noted order.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Although you just played 12 total notes, did you notice that there were only five unique notes in the D minor pentatonic scale? This is because, as we continue ascending or descending the scale, we enter new octaves. 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The F major scale is composed of just five of those notes, taking the 1st (F), 2nd (G), 3rd (A), 5th (C) and 6th (D) notes of the seven note scale. As you move across the fretboard to play the F major pentatonic scale, you’ll repeat those five notes in higher or lower octaves. Those notes are:","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"• F\n• G\n• A\n• C\n• D","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"The notes F, A and C also comprise the F major triad chord.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"F Major Pentatonic Scale Positions","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"There are a variety of ways to play the F major pentatonic scale. In this lesson, we’ll learn how to play it two different ways: in the open position and in the 12th position. 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A guitar setup involves adjusting the bridge, nut, and other parts of the guitar to achieve your desired intonation. In order to set up a guitar for slide, you may want to raise the action or string height. If your strings are too close to the fretboard, they can make a dull, unappealing sound when you try to use a slide. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"If you know how to set up your guitar, you can raise the strings on your bridge and raise the nut at the top of your headstock to adjust the action of your guitar to play slide. Making sure your \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/collections/pickups\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"pickups\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" are properly situated is important to getting just the right sound to play slide, too. 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Similar to the technique you’d use when learning \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/play/lesson/electric-guitar-how-to-play-harmonics\"},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"how to play harmonics\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\", you barely need to touch your slide to the fretboard. To be clear, you don’t want to press the string down against the fretboard. 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Don’t get discouraged! If you want to learn to play slide guitar, with a little practice, you can do it. It’s just one more new skill to add to your arsenal and one that allows you to have a lot more fun with your instrument. (Right up there with stringing together pedals and using cool effects!) Here are a few top slide guitar techniques to keep in mind when you start playing. ","marks":[],"data":{}}]},{"nodeType":"heading-3","data":{},"content":[{"nodeType":"text","value":"Choosing What Finger to Wear Your Guitar Slide","marks":[],"data":{}}]},{"nodeType":"paragraph","data":{},"content":[{"nodeType":"text","value":"Figuring out which finger you’ll wear your slide on is a matter of preference -- and trial and error. Whether you find you prefer wearing your slide on your pinky, ring, or middle finger, you can put a slide on any finger of your fret hand that is most comfortable to you. ","marks":[],"data":{}}]},{"nodeType":"paragraph","data":{},"content":[{"nodeType":"text","value":"There are a few benefits and drawbacks to each finger, but players can get creative and see what works best for them while learning:","marks":[],"data":{}}]},{"nodeType":"paragraph","data":{},"content":[{"nodeType":"text","value":"• ","marks":[],"data":{}},{"nodeType":"text","value":"Wearing your guitar slide on your middle finger","marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"data":{}},{"nodeType":"text","value":" gives you more control over the slide since it’s a stronger finger than your ring or pinky. Additionally, if you want to mute strings with your index finger, wearing a slide on your middle finger gives you that option.","marks":[],"data":{}}]},{"nodeType":"paragraph","data":{},"content":[{"nodeType":"text","value":"• ","marks":[],"data":{}},{"nodeType":"text","value":"Wearing your guitar slide on your pinky","marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"data":{}},{"nodeType":"text","value":" allows you to reach higher strings (and frets) with your other three fingers, giving you a greater variety of sound. Putting the slide on your pinky also lets you tuck or lift your slide finger out of the way if you need to switch between slide and traditional fretwork.","marks":[],"data":{}}]},{"nodeType":"paragraph","data":{},"content":[{"nodeType":"text","value":"• ","marks":[],"data":{}},{"nodeType":"text","value":"Wearing your guitar slide on your ring finger","marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"data":{}},{"nodeType":"text","value":" can give you the best of both worlds. For instance, using your ring finger helps you to keep a straight wrist, which is essential to playing slide guitar and part of proper technique. You still have the dexterity of your index and middle fingers to fret notes alongside the ability to shift back into slide mode. ","marks":[],"data":{}}]},{"nodeType":"heading-3","data":{},"content":[{"nodeType":"text","value":"Getting Comfortable with Fretting Hand Finger Position","marks":[],"data":{}}]},{"nodeType":"paragraph","data":{},"content":[{"nodeType":"text","value":"As with every other aspect of playing guitar, proper technique is critical when learning to play with a slide. Playing slide guitar differs from more traditional methods of putting your fretting finger as close to the fret as possible without actually touching the fret. With slide guitar, the slide should be placed directly on the fret itself. 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Get more tips for strumming like a pro! \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"• \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/articles/tech-talk/what-is-a-chord\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Guitar Chords 101\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" - Learning to play guitar chords are one of the fundamental building blocks of a guitar education. Even if you’re not able to play a \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/articles/how-to/how-to-guitar-solo\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"guitar solo\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" (yet!), beginner guitarists can easily learn a few simple chords and strum along to their favorite songs as a rhythm player.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"2.  Find The Best Guitar For You\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Whether you’re learning to play an acoustic or electric guitar, or decide that you want to learn \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/articles/how-to/how-to-play-bass-guitar\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"how to play bass\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", finding the right instrument is essential. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Shopping for your first guitar is \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/pages/new-players-guide\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"an exciting experience for new players\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\". And while you might be tempted to pick a guitar based on looks, it’s important to weigh a number of factors when choosing the right guitar for you.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"One way to help narrow the field is to try out our \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://findyour.fender.com/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Find Your Fender\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" tool. Find Your Fender asks you a few simple questions about the type of tone you prefer, your budget, and even your physiology -- such as whether you have smaller hands or if you \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/articles/how-to/play-guitar-left-handed\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"play guitar left-handed\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" or right-handed. Based on that criteria, it gives you a short list of guitars to explore to see if they might be the right fit for you. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"3. Create An Ideal Learning Environment\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/articles/how-to/want-to-play-the-guitar-here-are-your-first-steps\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"One of the first steps on your path to playing guitar\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" is to set up an environment that makes you want to practice. If you’re learning guitar at home, setting up a comfortable practice space is key to wanting to sit down and play more often. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Here are a few things to keep in mind when setting up your practice space:\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"• \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Keep your guitar prominently displayed.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" You know the saying: “out of sight, out of mind.” Keeping your guitar in plain sight is a visual cue to prompt you to play more often.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"• \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Maintain an optimal temperature.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" Playing in a well-ventilated room that is at a comfortable temperature can go a long way toward creating a comfortable environment to practice guitar. You might not be as inclined to sit down for a practice session if the room feels like a hot box or if you’re too cold. Additionally, maintaining a comfortable, consistent temperature in your practice room can also help keep your guitar in tune as temperature fluctuations can impact its performance.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"• \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"The right lighting.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" Choose a room with either plenty of natural light or be sure that your room is well-lit. 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A chair without arms is ideal since they can sometimes get in the way of your own arms when strumming or navigating the fretboard.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"• \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Privacy and/or quiet.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" If possible, set up a space where you won’t be interrupted during a practice session. Using accessories such as headphones while playing can also insure that you’re not a disruption to others (such as neighbors or roommates), too.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"• \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Inspirational decor.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" Making your learning environment comfortable and inviting. Whether you choose to decorate it with colorful plants or paintings, or posters of some of your favorite artists, creating the right atmosphere can go a long way toward prompting you to practice regularly. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"4. Build Skills By Learning Songs\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Learning to play notes, scales and chords are certainly fundamentals of your musical education. But the best way to learn guitar is to put those techniques into practice while learning a new song. Strumming a chord progression or practicing a \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/articles/how-to/master-hammer-ons-and-pull-offs\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"hammer-on pull-off\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" can feel much more real when you’re playing it in one of your favorite songs. This makes the experience much more fun instead of practicing the same things over and over without context. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Not sure where to get started or what songs are suitable for beginners to learn? Check out some of Fender’s picks for \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/articles/how-to/40-of-the-easiest-songs-to-learn-on-guitar\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"40 of the easiest songs to learn on guitar\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\". There are tons of songs to choose from and one of them is bound to be a song that can challenge you and inspire you to keep going. From there, explore Fender Play’s collections and see some of the \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/play/guitar/collections/top-20-most-played-songs\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"most-played songs\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" favored by beginner guitarists and more seasoned players! \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"5. Pick Up Songs By Ear\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Consistent practice and repetition of different notes and chords can help you develop your ear, learning to correctly identify notes and patterns in your playing. Learning to play guitar becomes much easier when you are able to pick out which notes are in a song, what key that song is in, and what chords are involved. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Learning which notes -- sharps, flats, and root notes -- comprise a particular scale can help you identify the key of a song. In turn, that can help you narrow down what chords and notes are included in some of your favorite songs and how the artist decided to structure a riff or solo based on those scales.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Although learning to play by ear may seem difficult at first, with continued practice and actively listening to music to apply your musical knowledge, you can better pick up songs by ear over time. Start by applying this to your \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/play/guitar/collections/rhythm-guitar-song-challenge\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"rhythm guitar playing\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" and identifying which chords make up a specific tune. Over time, as you become more advanced, you can use this knowledge to play guitar solos in your favorite songs, or \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/articles/how-to/how-to-guitar-solo\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"start crafting guitar solos of your own\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\". \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"6. Learn With Other New Players\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"If you’re learning to play guitar at home, you might not necessarily have other new players to chat with about what you’re learning, challenges you face, or breakthroughs in your practice sessions. Having a community of musicians and music lovers to connect with can help keep you more motivated to keep playing, practicing, and cheering one another on. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Fender Play recognizes the importance of community. It allows you to connect with other like-minded musicians who are at a similar point in their learning journey as you, as well as learn from more experienced players and \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/articles/play/next-level-playing\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"level-up your skill set\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\". \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Every week, Fender Play LIVE features free YouTube episodes that show players of all skill levels how to play different songs, explore techniques within a variety of musical genres, and broaden their depth of knowledge with experienced players sharing their own stories. Beyond that, Fender Play also has an \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.facebook.com/groups/fenderplaycommunity\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"online community\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" where players can compare notes, victories, and ask questions. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"7. Practice, Practice, Practice\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"It can’t be said enough how important regular practice is to improving as a guitarist. Here are a few \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/articles/how-to/the-indisputable-laws-of-practice\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"tips to help you make the most out of your practice sessions\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\":\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"• \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Carve out regular time to practice.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" Setting aside as little as 15 minutes to practice each day can help you to steadily increase your proficiency as a guitarist. Fender Play’s bite-sized video lessons are an ideal way to help structure your practice sessions, guiding you along a specific path and building upon learned skills.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"• \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Warm up first.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" Warming up your fingers and practicing a few scales or finger exercises can help you prepare for a practice session. It can also help you be sure your guitar is in tune.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"• \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Record yourself.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" Sometimes, it can be difficult to hear yourself getting better without having a starting point to compare yourself to. When learning to play guitar, it’s best not to measure your progress against anyone but yourself. Every player learns at a different pace. However, if you record your practice sessions, you can compare your progress from one month ago to where you are now and notice a marked improvement. 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Before you know it, you’ll be adding more songs and skills to your own repertoire.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"• \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Try playing with others or with a metronome.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" While you might not feel confident enough (just yet) to play with other musicians, practicing with a metronome or to backing tracks can help you get more comfortable with playing along with a band. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/play/pages/practice-mode-announcement\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Fender Play has a practice mode\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" that allows you to hone your skills by playing with a metronome and staying on-beat, or with backing tracks to simulate jamming with others. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"8. Be Patient With Yourself\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Practice makes perfect… But patience is the key to it all. Every player will have good days or not-so-good days. When you first pick up the guitar, there’s a good chance that you will hit a few sour notes or those chords might not ring out as clearly as you’d like. That’s okay! \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.fender.com/articles/how-to/rome-and-jimi-hendrix-werent-built-in-a-day\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Rome and Jimi Hendrix weren’t built in a day\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"! \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Even professional musicians have performances where they didn’t feel they did their best. When you’re first learning to play guitar, don’t let your frustrations overshadow your progress. Take each mistake in stride. Learn from them and keep practicing. Above all, be patient with yourself. When you hear yourself getting better -- Fewer missed notes! Easier transitions between chords! Building up speed and accuracy with your fretting hand! -- you’ll be glad you were kind to yourself and kept going. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"9. Use A Guitar Lesson App Like Fender Play\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"For many new players, using an online guitar lesson app can help give you access to the tools you need to learn no matter where you’re at. Fender Play gives new guitarists access to top-notch instructors who have been there, done that, and created an easily-accessible curriculum broken into bite-sized video lessons. The portability of using an app like Fender Play allows you to practice anytime, anywhere -- as often or as you like. If there’s a particular concept of lesson you haven’t quite grasped, simply replay the lesson and practice it until you feel satisfied. Fender Play also gives you access to a library of hundreds of songs that you can learn to play. 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Learning to play guitar should be a fun experience that’s more about the journey than the destination. Even the best guitar players find new ways to express themselves and experiment with new techniques. As a beginner, one of the best ways to learn guitar is to start slowly and learn the style you love to play. Even new musicians can ","nodeType":"text"},{"data":{"uri":"https://www.fender.com/play/guitar/collections/5-easy-songs-for-new-players"},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"learn to play easy songs on guitar","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"hyperlink"},{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":", helping you put any new skills or chords that you learn into practice. This can help keep you motivated. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"In this article, we’ll walk you through a few tips and tidbits of information to help you build a successful practice and learn to play guitar. 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Music itself is its own language. In fact, research has shown that children who learn to play an instrument helps develop the left side of the brain, which is involved with understanding language -- and even learning a second language. Teaching kids to play guitar or another instrument doesn’t just help them with language skills, but the rhythm and counting involved in learning to play can also enhance math skills. Additionally, learning an instrument helps children to develop listening skills and self esteem. Learning to play guitar can help a child feel more confident in their abilities as they get better and better over time. While learning to play can be a wonderful experience for kids, teaching a child to play guitar can differ somewhat from learning as an adult. 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When teaching young children guitar, it’s all the more reason to find ways to make it fun! Making learning to play guitar an enjoyable and fun experience can transform guitar lessons from something kids feel pressured to do into something they’re eager to keep practicing. Here are a few ways to make teaching young children guitar a fun and rewarding experience:\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"list-item\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Be patient with kids and take small steps:\",\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"},{\"type\":\"underline\"}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" Like learning new words and learning to walk or read, be patient with children who are just starting to play guitar. Break lessons down into small steps. 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Every guitarist was a beginner once. It’s only natural that kids may put their fingers on the wrong spot on the fretboard or feel frustrated if they can’t position their hands correctly to play a chord. That’s okay! Reassure them that, with time and practice, they’ll get better. Reward them for the simple act of picking up the guitar and trying. When a child doesn’t feel bad about not playing perfectly every time, they’ll be more encouraged to keep practicing -- and get better as a result! \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]}]}]},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"At What Age Can Kids Learn Guitar? \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}]},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"The best age for a kid to start to learn to play guitar is typically between 6 and 10 years old. 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Standard tuning is the most commonly used tuning that has your guitar strings tuned (from lowest to highest) to E, A, D, G, B, E.  Although standard tuning is, well, the standard for most guitarists to learn and play, alternate tunings open up a whole new world of sound. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Alternate tunings involve tuning your guitar in different ways than standard tuning, which can make it easier to play certain riffs or power chords in the open position or with just one finger on the fretboard. Alternate tunings can also change how chords sound, often making them sound fuller and more open. Some players use open tunings to get a heavier guitar sound, while others might use them to help with techniques such as slide guitar or finger picking. 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When you plug in, these settings will allow you to get you as close as possible to your favorite guitar tones at home!","marks":[],"data":{}}]},{"nodeType":"paragraph","data":{},"content":[{"nodeType":"text","value":"To create presets, we isolate the guitar tone that is being recreated. Next, we’ll select the amplifier that best accommodates the character of that tone (this is where spending time listening to the various amp settings available in a Mustang pays off!). Then we’ll add any modulation effects if necessary, such as chorus or flange, and finally we add any time-based effects like reverb & delay. Each preset is meticulously adjusted to try to get you as close as possible to the original tone!","marks":[],"data":{}}]},{"nodeType":"paragraph","data":{},"content":[{"nodeType":"text","value":"##What if I play an acoustic? Can I adjust my tone at all?","marks":[],"data":{}}]},{"nodeType":"paragraph","data":{},"content":[{"nodeType":"text","value":"Dylan: Absolutely! If you play an acoustic you can still adjust your tone at home in many ways. What you use to strum or pluck your guitar has a HUGE effect on your acoustic guitar tone (ex. fingers vs pick) . Where you strum the guitar also makes a difference - for instance try strumming closer to the bridge and you’ll notice a much sharper, twangier tone. Even something as simple as the room you play in makes a difference. Try playing in your bathroom and then play in your bedroom and you’ll hear big tone changes. 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Just as your nose tells you about food, your ears tell you about sound. Aspire to recreate the guitar tones of your favorite players then use what you learn to create YOUR sound. 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It should perhaps come as no surprise that Leo Fender and his team – always at the vanguard of innovation – did some of their most exciting and imaginative work during this decade. In fact, it could be argued that over the course of ten short years, we helped to completely change the popular culture with our invention of four revolutionary guitars that became staples for artists in nearly every genre and continue to inspire players to this day. Let’s roll back the tape and review the highlights:    ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[{"type":"bold"}],"value":"1950: THE BROADCASTER LAUNCHES","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"heading-2"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"Prior to 1950, we had trained our focus on providing the music community with quality lap steel guitars and amps – and did quite well in this arena. 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And for over 75 years, this commitment to ingenuity has resulted in a lot of variations to our instruments, from ashtray bridge covers to jumbo headstocks to wild pickup configurations to wilder finishes.","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"One of the more interesting notions that we had when we first started out was the onboard muting system, a feature that we introduced with the first iterations of the Precision Bass in 1951. The logic behind including a mute made perfect sense at the time. Mutes had been incorporated on string instruments for centuries and the P Bass was meant to serve as an alternative to the acoustic upright basses that populated the rhythm sections of so many bands of the era. In the ’50s, upright bassists would frequently palm mute their parts to provide a stark contrast to the music that was happening around them. So including a mute on our innovative new electric bass seemed like a great way to bridge the divide between the classic upright and our latest invention, especially since the P Bass was designed to be amplified and could be played at louder volumes with greater sustain. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"As we moved into the 1960s, Leo Fender and his team were still coming up with ways to incorporate mutes onto their guitars and basses. The ’60s saw the introduction of the Bass VI – a 6-string bass that opened up a world of sonic possibilities, as well as the Jaguar, our highest-end guitar, loaded with intricate electronics, a variety of controls and flashy chrome hardware. The ’60s VI and the Jaguar also both had mutes included. Why? Well, as was the case with the P Bass, it seemed reasonable enough to assume any Bass VI player would likely be interested in some kind of option to moderate their instrument’s sustain with ease. As far as the Jaguar, one can only conclude that given all of the bells and whistles available on the Jag, an onboard mute would be a value-add. ","nodeType":"text"}],"nodeType":"paragraph"},{"data":{},"content":[{"data":{},"marks":[],"value":"However, as the instruments evolved, so did the music that they inspired. Western swing bands gave way to surf and rock ‘n’ roll and the onboard mutes started to feel extraneous. Palm-muting was a tried-and-true method of dampening resonance and provided the added benefit of being able to control which strings were muted. Plus, our earliest mutes were constructed out of foam that degraded over time, whether it be from temperature, humidity or human sweat coming into contact with the material. This made the mutes unreliable and difficult to deal with. 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