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Guitar Tools and Resources

This section on guitar tools and resources complements the core section of this site, which focuses on guitar theory -of course!

Guitar Tuning and Setup:

This section contains tutorials and tools to help you get in tune. If you play electric guitar, you also need to set it up properly every now and then, to ensure good intonation:

How to Tune a Guitar

Electric Guitar Setup

Online Metronome:

A metronome is an key tool not only to help you keep time when you practice, but also to help you build a solid rhythmic grounding for when you play live!

Check out Pro Guitar Toolbar in our downloads section: it contains both a tuner and a metronome for you to have them handy at all times, and it's free!

Guitar Backing Tracks:

Backing tracks are an excelent practice aid. Be sure to check these out!

Music Business Plan:

Unless you've come into a fortune, you'll probably need a good financial strategy if you want to be a full time musician!

Music Dictionary:

"chroma... what?" chromatic scale, that is... Musical terms used throughout the site, and what they mean.

Free Music Software:

Check out the free music software collection I've put together for you, ready to download!

Guitar Theory Downloads:

Be sure to check out all our free downloads for more great tools and resouces to boost your playing ability, such as free guitar sheet music, and more.