Strings and Beyond Blog
Exploring the World of Guitar Strings - From Basics to Beyond!
A journey through guitar strings - from techniques to tales of tradition.
Fresh Sounds: How to Change Strings on Your Electric Guitar
with EaseIs your
electric guitar no longer sounding like a majestic instrument? There’s a good
chance the strings are the culprit. Even t
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About
Sleep Token
Whatever you
want to classify them as — they’ve been called alternative metal, post-metal
and even indie rock — Sleep Token is here to haunt your dreams. The gr
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About
Slash
Over the last
four decades, Slash (née Saul Hudson) has distinguished himself as one of the
best guitarists who ever lived. He burst onto the scene as a member of Gun
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All
Artists at Strings and BeyondEvery
guitarist has certain strings and accessories they trust — including the
biggest musicians in the world. By knowing what strings famous guitarists use,
you’l
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About Metallica
For more than
40 years, Metallica has been one of the monsters of metal — and the music
world, for that matter. From ‘80s thrash albums like “Ride the Lighting” and
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How to Play Guitar Like Slipknot
Since
exploding onto the scene with their debut studio album in 1999, Slipknot has
become one of the world’s most famous heavy metal acts. Their inte
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Tremolo Picking Techniques for Black Metal MusicAnyone who’s
listened to a little (or a lot) of black metal has heard the insanely fast,
aggressive rhythms that drive so many of its songs. This fren
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What is Nashville Tuning and What Songs Use It?Of the many alternate tunings on six-string guitars, we find Nashville
tuning to be one of the most fascinating. Plenty of tunings make certain chord
f
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Fingerstyle Mastery: A Beginner's Guide to Fingerpicking on
GuitarAlthough many
people use a pick/plectrum to play the guitar, it’s not a requirement. On the
contrary, some of the world’s best-know
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Comparing
the Different Types of BanjosIf you go to
a music store looking to buy your first banjo, you might be surprised when they
ask, “What type?” But just like there are many styles of guitar,
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Choosing Between a 5- and 6-String BassAlthough the
four-string bass guitar is the most popular model, plenty of bassists have
decided that four strings aren’t enough — just like some guitarists eve
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Basic
Guitar Chords for BeginnersIf
you’re just starting to learn the guitar, you might be dreaming of shredding
like Angus Young or the late Eddie Van Halen. But even guitar virtuosos started
wit
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