Songs & Playing
9 guides
Your First Performance: Playing Guitar for Other People
Nervous about playing guitar in front of people? Here's how to prepare for your first performance, manage stage fright, and actually enjoy it.
July 4, 2026
20 Easy Guitar Songs for Beginners (2 to 4 Chords)
Discover 20 easy guitar songs for beginners that use just 2 to 4 chords, so you can start playing real music fast.
July 3, 2026
How to Sing and Play Guitar at the Same Time
Learn how to sing and play guitar at the same time with a step-by-step method that separates the skills, then layers them together gradually.
June 28, 2026
How to Use a Capo to Match a Song to Your Voice
Learn how to use a capo to change key and match any song to your voice. Step-by-step guide for beginners on transposing with a capo while keeping the same ch...
June 25, 2026
How to Slow Down a Song to Learn It on Guitar
Learn how slowing a track to 60-70% speed helps you nail chord transitions and picking patterns, plus the best free tools to do it without losing pitch.
June 24, 2026
Easy 2-Chord and 3-Chord Songs to Learn First
The best 2-chord and 3-chord guitar songs for beginners, plus which chord pairs to master first so you can start playing real music fast.
June 18, 2026
How to Play Along with Songs in Time
Learn how to play along with songs on guitar and stay in time — tips on tempo, slow-down tools, counting in, and recovering when you fall behind.
June 16, 2026
How to Read Guitar Tabs (Tablature) for Beginners
Learn how to read guitar tabs step by step. This beginner guide explains what guitar tabs mean, how to decode numbers, symbols, and chords in tablature.
June 12, 2026
How to Learn a Song on Guitar from Start to Finish
A step-by-step guide on how to learn a song on guitar, from picking the right track to playing it all the way through with confidence.
June 7, 2026