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		<title>Teaching Guitar to Your Child</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We see it on television every day and so do your children &#8211; rock stars and successful recording artists strumming out on their guitars. Maybe you have even hit up your direct tv providers for exclusive, live concerts and watched with your little ones. Most of us want to teach music to our little ones [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We see it on television every day and so do your children &#8211; rock stars and successful recording artists strumming out on their guitars. Maybe you have even hit up your <a href="http://www.satellitetv-hq.com/satellite-tv-providers.html">direct tv providers</a> for exclusive, live concerts and watched with your little ones.</p>
<p>Most of us want to teach music to our little ones through guitar and the like, but few children have the time or the discipline to learn the instrument. And how many kids have you seen that have impulsively purchased guitars or drums with absolutely no knowledge of the fundamentals? You don&#8217;t have to let the same thing happen to your child, and we have compiled a list of steps you can take to introduce your child to the true art of guitar playing.</p>
<p>1. Size matters &#8211; get a guitar that is appropriate for your child&#8217;s height. Smaller tots should have a three-quarter acoustic while teens and preteens can get away with a full-size.</p>
<p>2. Handed &#8211; make sure you take your child&#8217;s dominant hand into account. A right-handed player should have the sound box on the right and vice versa.</p>
<p>3. Positioning &#8211; Let your child get a feel for how the notes are made by strumming and pressing the frets. Make sure you let them know that deeper notes are at the top.</p>
<p>4. Get familiar &#8211; Start with F and work your way down the measure. F is when you press your index finger down on the first fret on the first string.</p>
<p>5. Start simple &#8211; songs like nursery rhymes are a great place to start and there are plenty of beginner books that cover these melodies and the finger placements.</p>
<p>6. Practice</p>
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		<title>Peavey&#8217;s Jack Daniels Series: Smooth As Tennessee Whiskey</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those who love guitars as much as they love their Jack Daniels whiskey, this Peavey Jack Daneils Series, semi-hollow wooden guitar is a definate collector piece. Not only does the dark wood mimic the bottle of Jack, but the whole design style is as smooth as your favorite whiskey. With powerful strings, a semi-hollow [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For those who love guitars as much as they love their Jack Daniels whiskey, this Peavey Jack Daneils Series, semi-hollow wooden guitar is a definate collector piece. Not only does the dark wood mimic the bottle of Jack, but the whole design style is as smooth as your favorite whiskey. With powerful strings, a semi-hollow strong wooden frame, and the darkest brown leather strap, this guitar is one to add to your collection. You will love the clean sound, the beautiful frame, and<span id="more-10"></span> the unique design style of the Peavey guitar, which was intended to be designed in a similar fashion as the creator&#8217;s favorite whiskey. </p>
<p>The color of the guitar is a dark brown, similar to the whiskey barrels which Jack Daniels whiskey is distilled in. The creator wanted the sound, look, and feel of the guitar, to take as much attention to detail as the creators of Jack Daniels do for every bottle of whiskey they sell to the public. So, whether you are a fan of Jack Daniels, of Peavey Guitars, or both, you are going to want to get your hands on this limited edition, timeless classic Peaveys Jack Daniels guitar, before it sells out in stores.If you like what you see, keep going: <a href='http://biskey7.wordpress.com/2011/09/08/the-replacement-peavey-bass-guitar/'>The Replacement Peavey Bass Guitar</a></p>
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		<title>The Best Silent Guitars on the Market</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest issues with having a an acoustic or electric guitar is when players go to practice in a crowded room. They have no choice but to make noise regardless of headphones. This is why several avid practicing guitarists are putting their money into a silent guitar, which emits vibrations and omits the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the biggest issues with having a an acoustic or electric guitar is when players go to practice in a crowded room. They have no choice but to make noise regardless of headphones. This is why several avid practicing guitarists are putting their money into a silent guitar, which emits vibrations and omits the sounds.</p>
<p>As with all instruments, it can sometimes be daunting to figure out what choices will get you the most for your money. This problems is just as apparent<span id="more-8"></span> when buying a good silent guitar. You really should discern whether you need a small version or a larger version. </p>
<p>If you want a general silent guitar that has full-standard size and looks very much like a standard acoustic, you should consider a Gibson Chet Atkins SST. They are simple yet good in workmanship, even including a dummy hole in the solid body.</p>
<p>Opting for something a little smaller is great for those who like to practice during lengthy travels. The Yamaha SLG100S is an excellent choice. Many people who purchase the Yamaha SLG100S have very few things to complain about, if anything at all. As with all purchases, they should be thought out carefully and chosen alongside your own personal needs.</p>
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		<title>Guitars for Beginners: The Raptor Plus from Peavey</title>
		<link>http://www.longbowguitars.com/2011/09/23/guitars-for-beginners-the-raptor-plus-from-peavey/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Choosing a guitar for beginners can be a tricky prospect. Many beginners to any new endeavor or hobby, be it music, sports, theater or any of myriad others will be concerned about spending money on what may not be a long-term diversion or vocation. While there are certainly a great many fine guitars and other [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Choosing a guitar for beginners can be a tricky prospect. Many beginners to any new endeavor or hobby, be it music, sports, theater or any of myriad others will be concerned about spending money on what may not be a long-term diversion or vocation. While there are certainly a great many fine guitars and other musical instruments on the market at a huge range of prices and values, beginners tend to think carefully about how much they will spend on their first instrument, and often only upgrade after<span id="more-7"></span> they have developed considerable skill and versatility with their starter instrument. </p>
<p>Quality and comfortable play are important considerations when buying a guitar for beginners. Many instruments constructed in and shipped from foreign instrument manufacturing facilities fail to use the same high-quality materials as those constructed in American factories, and often do not perform as rigorous quality testing methods on instruments before they are sold. A great beginner guitar should be constructed from high quality woods and electronics, feature good tuners and hardware, be strung, tuned and ready to be played right off the shelf. </p>
<p>Quality and pricing are the primary considerations for beginner guitar purchases, and American manufacturers create some of the best value in low-priced, high-value starter instruments.</p>
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		<title>Tips for Choosing Your First Acoustic Guitar</title>
		<link>http://www.longbowguitars.com/2011/09/21/tips-for-choosing-your-first-acoustic-guitar/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Buying your first guitar can be both fun and overwhelming. Here are a few tips to get you started: Set a budget. An acoustic guitar can truly be a &#8220;get what you pay for&#8217; instrument. You will need to find a balance between quality and affordability. Inexpensive guitars are typically made of lesser quality woods, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Buying your first guitar can be both fun and overwhelming. Here are a few tips to get you started:</p>
<p>Set a budget. An acoustic guitar can truly be a &#8220;get what you pay for&#8217; instrument. You will need to find a balance between quality and affordability.</p>
<p>Inexpensive guitars are typically made of lesser quality woods, such as laminate. If you choose laminate as opposed to solid wood, the sound quality will be poorer. A good budget compromise would be to buy a guitar with a solid wood top, but<span id="more-6"></span> laminate for the sides and back.The whole story can be found at <a href='http://www.bravewords.com/news/168969'>http://www.bravewords.com/news/168969</a></p>
<p>Playability is one of the key features to look for in a guitar. Does it have good action? Action is the height of the strings from the fingerboard. If the strings are too high, the guitar is difficult to play. Make sure that the guitar has quality tuners that will stay in tune. How does the guitar feel in your hands? Try several different guitars to see which is the right fit for you. Your local music store is a great resource. You will be able to leave with your guitar set up and ready to play.</p>
<p>So those are a few pointers to get you started. Have a wonderful time selecting your new guitar!</p>
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