Tips & Tricks

There are a ton of options in the Charlotte area for purchasing the right gear – it can be overwhelming at times. Here are our picks for the best places in the Charlotte area if you need to pick up …

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Depending on where your interests lie when beginning to learn the guitar or bass, there are a few different instrument makes and models that get you the best bang for your buck. We’ll look at a few options here:   …

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There are many ways to tune your guitar, depending on what style and sound you are going for. Here are a few common tunings. We can also help your tuning during guitar lessons with Bold Music. Standard Tuning Standard tuning …

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A beginner guitarist can get overwhelmed with the seemingly unlimited array of chords, chord types and voicings needed to play songs. Here are the basics that need to be mastered before moving on to tougher chords all over the fretboard: …

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Have you ever been working on a guitar riff, and been unable to execute it properly? As guitarists, we’ve all been there. It can be frustrating to know exactly what you want a riff or lick to sound like, but …

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Depending on your skill level, a metronome is either your best friend or your worst nightmare. Metronomes are devices (now commonly in the form of an iPhone app) that help keep steady time when practicing music. A song generally needs …

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Here’s a quick look at what goes into making suspended chords.

Here are 5 tips that all beginning guitarists should focus on.