by Shane Sanders | Jul 12, 2024 | Learn, Video
Some pain during practice sessions as a beginner is normal, but it will go away One of the most common challenges when first learning to play the guitar is dealing with fingertip pain—especially if you are learning to play with a steel-string guitar. Pressing down on...
by Chris Vinnicombe | Jul 9, 2024 | Gear, Learn
Though they often began life as ‘student’ instruments, single-pickup guitars such as the Les Paul Junior have featured on some of rock’s most incendiary recordings Yngwie Malmsteen may disagree, but the notion that less is more has a long and rich...
by Shane Sanders | Jul 8, 2024 | Learn, Video
Follow along as Jared James Nichols teaches how to play this iconic Leslie West solo note-for-note In this Gibson App video, Gibson Ambassador Jared James Nichols guides you through the expressive second solo heard in the song “Mississippi Queen,”...
by Shane Sanders | Jul 5, 2024 | Learn, Video
Using the fretboard position markers, basic note memorization, and the CAGED system together to help you master the fretboard In this video from the Gibson App, you’ll encounter tips on how to memorize the fretboard more quickly. It’s an essential part of your...
by Shane Sanders | Jun 28, 2024 | Learn, Video
Posture, finger position, thumb position, and wrist angle all work together to help you apply just the right amount of pressure on a fret for clean notes In this Gibson App video, you’ll learn how to fret clean notes and position your thumb, fingers, and wrist for...
by Shane Sanders | Jun 21, 2024 | Learn, Video
Realtime feedback will help beginners master notes and timing In this quick video, you’ll see and hear how the Gibson App listens to your playing to guide you toward guitar mastery, whether you use a pick or your fingers to sound the notes. An acoustic or electric...
