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A Guitarist’s Guide to Playing Bass

How to transfer your skills from the six-string to the four- (or five-) string.

Bass

A Bassist’s Guide to Chord Substitutions, Part 2

Advanced techniques for swapping out chords.

Guitars How-to

A Guitarists’s Guide to Chord Substitutions, Part 2: Beyond Diatonic

Secondary dominants, modal interchange and tritone subs.

How to Choose Your First Guitar

Congratulations on deciding to buy your first guitar! Whether you’re looking for an acoustic or an electric model, a guitar can make your life more fulfilling and fun. One of the advantages of taking up guitar, as opposed to other instruments, is that you can learn enough chords to play some songs relatively quickly. The feeling of accomplishmen…

A Bassist’s Guide to Compression

Using compression on your bass is the musical equivalent of putting salt in food. If you’ve never tried it, you probably think your sound is fine without it. But once you succumb to the intrigue and finally figure out how to add just the right amount, you’ll probably feel as though you can’t live without it. Just a pinch of compression helps emp…

Acoustic

Yamaha acoustic guitars are known for their craftsmanship, design, and innovative pickup technology. Learn more about acoustic guitars here.

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Electric

When it’s time to plug in, learn all the intricacies of the electric guitar. From the different neck types to the different kinds of pickups and body styles, check out our latest articles here.

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What’s the Difference Between Pacifica and Revstar?

Choosing the electric guitar that best suits your musical needs.

First Look: New Yamaha Pacificas

Taking a classic to the next level.

A Brief History of Pacifica Guitars

From L.A. to Japan and back.

A Guide to Electric Guitar Pickups

They’re the heart of your guitar.

Step Up to a Better Electric Guitar

Find a new guitar that’s worthy of your improving skills.

Which Electric Guitar Body Type is Best for Your Music?

Solid, hollow or chambered?

Bass

Looking for info that’s strictly on the low end? Look no further. Covering everything bass, with special insight into Yamaha bass guitars.

BROWSE BASS

A Bassist’s Guide to Chord Substitutions, Part 2

Advanced techniques for swapping out chords.

A Bassist’s Guide to Chord Substitutions, Part 1

How to keep things interesting by swapping out chords.

A Bassist’s Guide to Turnarounds

Take it back to the top.

Seven Ways to Become a Better Bass Player

Taking things up a notch.

If you are looking to practice at home with a full range of effects and without bothering the neighbors, then a desktop amplifier could be the perfect solution. Learn more about these versatile amplifiers.

CHECK OUT AMPS

Spotlight on the THR Remote App

Upgrade your THR for zero dollars.

Desktop Amp Buying Guide

There’s a model that’s just right for you.

Creating a Television Cue with the Yamaha THR30IIA

A real-world session exploration.

Guitar Artists

Setting the Foundation

Spotlight on The URBAN Guitar by Yamaha

Learning to Speak the Language of Music

How To

Read about everything from altered tunings to how to solo in different modes, and more. We even have guides on what to look for when choosing your first guitar.