Your New Guitar Guide: Everything You Need About Your New Guitar
the ultimate guide to your new guitar
Got a new guitar? Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you playing in minutes.
Acoustic or Electric?
Start with the basics. Get to know your new guitar.
tune up
tuning tips
- Start with standard tuning – EADGBE.
- Start from the low E string.
- Learn the difference between sharp and flat.
- Hold the note for more accurate tuning.
play your first riff
learn easy chords
So, what’s a chord, exactly?
Valid question. A chord is a combination of three or more different notes that are played together. That's it!
Bonus: Easy Songs to Get You Playing
"Mannish Boy"
by Muddy Waters
Made famous by Muddy Waters, this Willie Dixon hit helps you practice quick changes with single notes, string muting and A5 and D5 chords.
"Bad Moon Rising"
by Creedence Clearwater Revival
This upbeat CCR classic adds steady alternate strumming to your rhythm guitar skill set, plus G, A and D chords, syncopated strumming and more.
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