Another tuning method for the guitar besides using fretted notes is to use harmonics. Harmonics are created by very lightly touching a string directly above the fret wire, and plucking the string. This creates a very high and clear sounding tone. For tuning purposes, we will use harmonics found on the fifth and seventh frets, and in one case, the fourth fret. [More]

There are several ways to tuning a guitar. It is recommended that you use an electronic tuner, otherwise you will need to use something for a reference pitch. This can be a tuning fork, another instrument, or a recording. It is best to use an “E” note for your reference pitch so that you can tune your 6th or 1st string to it, then adjust the other strings to be in tune with that string. The examples detailed below will use the 6th string as the starting reference. [More]

The major scale has been used for hundreds of years. Practically all styles of popular western music have incorporated this scale. By learning how to construct and play it, you will unlock a lot of doors to your knowledge and creativity. This article will cover the major scale’s construction, and talk about the circle or cycle of 4ths and 5ths. [More]