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Top 10 easy songs for banjo beginners (with tutorials)

Taking the plunge into the world of banjo playing can be a daunting task. For many, knowing where to start is by far the hardest hurdle to overcome, especially for beginners.

I know how overwhelming it can be at first, so that’s why I’ve created a list of easy banjo songs to get you started.

These 7 alternate guitar tunings will break you out of a playing rut

In the guitar playing community, the topic of alternate tunings will come up and it’s never failed to grab my attention and for good reason.

Alternate tunings can break you out of a playing rut almost instantly due to their beefy low end and lush cascading open strings (depending on which tuning you use) as well as fingerings that live outside the safety of our tried and true standard tuning. It all adds up to a shift in perspective that often leads to exciting music.

The 6 talented guitarists who overcame their disabilities

In this article, I want to shine a light on six guitarists who refused to accept the limitations of their disabilities. Some we all know well, while others might fly a little more under the radar. But their respective stories of passion, determination and drive will no doubt inspire you to pick up that guitar that’s been sitting in the corner by the end of this read.

Top 10 easy violin songs for beginners to learn

If you’ve just picked up the violin for the first time, you’re probably eager to get started with some easy songs to play! This list will give you a balanced mix of pieces from different genres and styles.

Some of them are great for if you’re literally playing your first few notes and some are for when you’re ready to take on a bit more of a challenge!