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Getting Your Bass Into the Groove

Secrets of finding (and staying in) the pocket.

Guitars How-to

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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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?

10 Spooky Guitar Sounds

Make your guitar sound scary this Halloween.

Electric Guitar Tonality

What goes into great electric guitar tone?

Spotlight on Second-Generation Yamaha Revstar Guitars

These great guitars have gotten even better.

Top 10 Electric Guitar Effects

These are the sonic trimmings that bring electric guitar to life.

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

Getting Your Bass Into the Groove

Secrets of finding (and staying in) the pocket.

The Importance of Roots, Fifths and Octaves in Bass Playing

How to play the crucial notes … and have fun doing it.

So You Just Got Your First Bass – Now What?

The essentials, the add-ons and some good advice.

Authentic Bass Playing

How to adapt your style to different musical genres.

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.

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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.

Amp and Guitar Modeling 101

This exciting technology opens up a world of tonal possibilities.

Guitar Artists

Spotlight on The URBAN Guitar by Yamaha

Learning to Speak the Language of Music

Practicing Through the Roadblocks

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.