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Can Guitar Strings Cut Your Fingers? (Here’s What to Expect)

Today I am going to talk about whether guitar strings can cut your fingers. Years of guitar playing, including as an instructor and professional Jazz artist, have taught me how to be careful and...

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Do Guitar Strings Stretch? (And Should You Stretch Them?)

Ask any professional guitarist and they’ll tell you they stretch their new strings before playing. But guitar strings are made of steel: does steel even stretch? If so, is this something you should...

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Playing Ukulele with Long or Acrylic Nails (Good or Bad?)

Today I’m going to explain how playing ukulele with long fingernails, both natural and acrylic, can be both good and bad. Personally, I play the ukulele with fingernails as short as possible...

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link to Why Ukuleles Are Tuned “Out of Order” (Reentrant Explained!)

Why Ukuleles Are Tuned “Out of Order” (Reentrant Explained!)

Today I'm going to explain why most ukuleles are tuned “out of order” in what is known as reentrant tuning. As a ukulele player (as well as a clawhammer banjo player), I am no stranger to...

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link to How Tight Ukulele Strings Should Be (Are Yours too Loose?)

How Tight Ukulele Strings Should Be (Are Yours too Loose?)

Today I'm going to explain ukulele string tension, or tightness, and what is and isn’t acceptable. Throughout my years of playing ukulele, I have encountered both extremes of the tension game....

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Do Ukulele Strings Break Easily? (Or Are They Durable?)

Today I am going explain whether ukulele strings break easily (or if they're actually pretty durable). I have snapped a couple of uke strings in my time, so let's get straight into it! As a...

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