Addario Chromes
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US $25.95
I know a lot of guitar players only change their strings when they break the problem is that their guitar has been producing an incorrect pitch long before the strings actually break; the result being that the all important development of the guitarists' ear is impaired.
It's become fashionable to tune your guitar with an electronic tuner, simply plug into one of these remarkable devices and... hey presto your guitar is in tune... or is it? Actually, as you might have guessed there's more to it than that!
Your most important asset as a musician/guitarist is your ear (your memory for sound) it's essential that you don't develop a lazy approach to intonation, always be aware of the pitch of the notes you are playing and make adjustments to the intonation using finger vibrato to blend with the other instruments.
Tips for when to get new strings:
Tip# 1 - If your strings don't play in tune all the way up the fretboard:
Most beginner guitar players only play in the open or first position as the player advances and begins to use more of the fretboard intonation problems caused by old strings will become more apparent. Generally, the problems usually occur notes above the fifth fret.
Tip# 2 - If the harmonic produced on the twelfth fret does not match the fretted note on the twelfth fret, that's a good indication that your strings need to be changed.
Tip# 3 - If your chords don't sound right in the open position and it's difficult to get a good sound out of a variety of common open string chords in the keys of G, D, A & E that's also a clue that your strings need to be changed.
String Brands: I've tried all the major brands and have found "D'Addario" to be a very consistent, high quality and moderately priced string.
String Gauges: The gauge of string you use is a matter of personal preference based on the style of music you play, the sound you want to achieve and your particular musical application however, here is a basic guide to get you started:
Standard acoustic set.012 -.053
Basic "Strat" style electric guitar.009 -.042
Jazz style guitar.013 -.056
String types:
* nickel wound is a good all round string for electric guitar
* phosphor bronze works well for acoustic guitars
* half rounds and chromes are often the preferred type of string for jazz.
Care: The best idea is to wipe your strings down with a lint free cloth after you have finished playing, make certain to wipe the under side of the string that's where the corrosion sets in and alters the diameter of the string causing the string to vibrate at an irregular and inconsistent pitch.
Like everything in life the only place you can find shortcuts is at the butcher's everything thing else must be done one step at a time; training your ear is no different and the first step to accurately train your ear is by making certain your instrument is producing the correct pitch.
And now I'd like to invite you to get free access to my "How To Remember 1,000 Songs" eCourse. You can download the course for free at: http://www.guitarcoaching.com
You'll learn about hit song templates, easy chords, simple scales, red hot rhythms, and successful practice strategies in text, audio and video.
From Mike Hayes - The Guitar Coaching Guy & the Express Guitar System
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