The acoustic guitar is one of the most successful instruments of all time, and also one of the simplest to learn and play. And its ingenious, straight-forward design allows for a huge variety of sounds. Learn more about acoustic guitars. See more »

Ready to kick out the jams? To make your songs resonate like you know they can, you’ll need the right equipment. Instruments and amps are just the beginning -- public venues require special audio equipment to make sure things sound the way they should. Read this before you rock. See more »

There aren't too many inventions that have had as much cultural impact as the electric guitar. Its distinctive sound winds its way through most popular music from the past 50 years -- the electric guitar IS rock and roll. See more »

Chordal fills help make ordinary guitar chords sound unique and fascinating. Learn how to play chordal fills in this section. See more »

MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) allows musicians to combine their musical instruments with computer technology. Learn more about how MIDI works in this article. See more »

Learning these 4 guitar licks will have you well on your way to becoming a rock star. Learn about playing 4 guitar licks. See more »

Learning guitar licks can help you on your way to becoming the rock star you've always dreamed about. Learn about playing guitar licks. See more »

If you pluck a string on an electric guitar that is not plugged in, you'll notice that you can barely hear the sound. Why is that? See more »

Chord transitions are explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about chord transitions. See more »

Playing music isn't expensive when you make your own PVC pipe instrument. Learn about how to make a PVC pipe instrument in this article. See more »