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The 20 All-Time Most Famous Guitarists

Lists of the greatest guitarists generally focus on performers in the blues and rock eras of the modern guitar. And there are lots of extraordinary blues and rock guitarists! Our team at Orchestra Central has listened to the music...
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Grote Guitar: Should You Buy One?

Grote Guitar have gained attention over the last few years thanks to their affordability, but are they just another cheap guitar with bad sound and low-quality hardware? Before you purchase one, here's everything you need to know about this budget-friendly guitar brand.  Who Are...
Guitarist Kirk Hammett Of Metallica During Performance In Prague, Czech Republic, May 7, 2012.

30 Best Guitar Solos of All Time

Few songs can captivate an audience like an electrifying guitar solo. For generations, guitar solos have mesmerized listeners and inspired aspiring musicians. From Jimi Hendrix's "All Along The Watchtower" to Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine," these best guitar solos of all time continue to influence...
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Best Guitar Solos of All Time

Few songs can captivate an audience like an electrifying guitar solo. For generations, guitar solos have mesmerized listeners and inspired aspiring musicians. From Jimi Hendrix's "All Along The Watchtower" to Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine," these best guitar solos of all time continue to influence...
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30 Best Guitar Solos of All Time

Few songs can captivate an audience, like an electrifying guitar solo. For generations, guitar solos have mesmerized listeners and inspired aspiring musicians. From Jimi Hendrix's "All Along The Watchtower" to Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine," these best guitar solos of all time continue to influence...
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28 Best Guitar Hero Songs

These 28 Guitar Hero songs immortalized the once-popular guitar rhythm video that dominated arcades and living rooms across the globe. Source: Canva / Getty So, let's take a trip back to memory lane. Here are the best Guitar Hero songs....
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20 Most Famous Guitarists of All Time

Lists of the greatest guitarists generally focus on performers in the blues and rock eras of the modern guitar. And there are lots of extraordinary blues and rock guitarists! Our team at Orchestra Central has listened to the music...
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Classical Guitar Songs for Beginners (With Video Tutorial!)

Want to master playing a classic guitar? Start with these classical guitar songs for beginners. They have repetitive patterns, easy-to-remember plucking, and smooth transitions. We've even included a video tutorial so you can get started right away! Andantino in G by Ferdinando Carulli
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Drop D Tuning and Other Alternate Guitar Tunings

Still have your guitar in the standard EADGBE tune? It's time to mix things up! Alternate guitar tunings like drop D tuning broadens your guitar playing horizon to riffs and power chords so you can play covers of songs from Kurt Cobain, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and...
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Gifts for Guitar Players: What Every Guitar Player Needs

Not sure what to get your favorite aspiring guitarist? It can feel a bit intimidating when browsing gifts for guitar players. Do they need this strange metal clip called a capo or a brand-new set of strings? Regardless of their skill level, here is a list of...
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