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Articles about practising, learning to play, and everything that comes with it.
August 2026 The C major scale: seven notes and the whole neck The C major scale is more than one shape: seven notes across the whole neck, and this is how you get started. Read more → 
August 2026 Tools for the guitar neck: Fretboard Knowledge and Fretly Two tools I built myself, Fretboard Knowledge and Fretly, that help you get to know the guitar neck. Read more → 
September 2022 Guitar lessons! Now what…? Music is a language and an art, and that's why you practise. How to do it best. Read more → 
September 2022 How long does it take to learn an instrument? Not months or years, but hours and consistency determine your progress. Read more → 
September 2022 Practice makes perfect The world of the instrument and the world of music, and how to practise effectively. Read more → 
September 2016 String changes Dull, black or snapped strings? We'll put a fresh set on your guitar. Read more → 
October 2015 Music makes you smarter Making music keeps the brain sharp, and science backs it up. Read more →