April 2008 Archives

Looking for a good used guitar? You can find great deals with used guitars, or you can end up with a really bad instrument.

Here's where to look

When you're looking for a used instrument, do not buy one sight unseen from ebay or other Internet auctions, unless they have a money-back guarantee. You can't tell by a picture if the instrument is good.

Craigslist or a site like it would be a good source to look for used guitars. You local paper, swap meets or garage sales are good too. You need to see the instrument.

Music In The Old Testament
The first musician in the Bible, Jubal, is mentioned as "the father of all who play the harp and flute" in Genesis 4:21. In Exodus, Miriam played timbrels and danced.

Perhaps the Biblical figure who most remember for his musical abilities is David. David charmed others with his harp playing wrote songs and made music. His music caused the evil spirit to depart from King Saul.

Psalm 22 begins with "For the director of music. To the tune of, The Doe of the Morning." A Psalm

Guitar Sore Fingers

Sore fingers from playing the guitar? You're not alone. Most guitarists have gone through a phase of experiencing sore fingers. This phase can last anywhere from a couple weeks to a month or even longer.

The type of guitar and the strings you're using can make a difference in how long it takes to get calluses on your fingers It's easier on you fingers to start with either a nylon string guitar or an electric guitar.

If you already have a steel-string guitar, you should try to lower the action and to get l