Ron Bautista
Professional Guitarist & Guitar Instructor
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Co-authored Articles (11)
How to
Lower the Action on an Acoustic Guitar
If your guitar is too difficult to play, it may be because the action is too high. This means there is too large of a distance between the strings and the fretboard, which will make it more difficult for you to fret the ...
How to
Learn to Play Electric Guitar
The electric guitar is one of the most commonly played instruments in rock music today. Electric guitars feature in almost every rock genre, from pop to punk to death metal. If you’re looking to play guitar but don’t...
How to
Learn Guitar Scales
Scales are an instrumental part of any musician's repertoire. They provide crucial building blocks for composition and improvisation in virtually every style and genre. Taking the time to master the most fundamental scal...
How to
Rapidly Learn to Play the Acoustic Guitar Yourself
Learning how to play the guitar is an exciting skill that will impress those around you. If you have a passion for music and the acoustic guitar but don't have a lot of time or the patience to learn how to play, you may ...
How to
Ease Finger Soreness when Learning to Play Guitar
When you learn how to play guitar, you might experience a dull pain in your fingertips because your fingers are forming calluses, which are areas of thick skin. These are beneficial for guitar players, since they help to...
How to
Clean Guitar Strings
Your guitar strings are an integral part of your instrument: you can't play a thing without them. However, strings can become easily and even invisibly dirty, which can negatively impact their longevity and the quality o...
How to
Write a Guitar Solo
As a lead guitarist, guitar solos are the most memorable – and potentially most intimidating – things you do. When you're just starting out, your solos will likely be mostly improvisation. But once you dive into writ...
How to
Adjust String Tension on a Guitar
Guitar strings need a particular tension to play in tune. While technically you are adjusting the tension in your strings when you tune your guitar, you can't do anything to change that final tension you reach. If the st...
How to
Buy a Guitar
Learning to play the guitar can be exciting and lots of fun. With so many models to choose from, however, picking your first instrument may feel overwhelming. Start by choosing to get either an electric or an acoustic. T...
How to
Avoid Pain in the Left Hand While Playing the Guitar
It is natural to experience pain in your fretting hand (the left hand, for right-handed people) while practicing the guitar. This can be painful, especially for beginners, but you shouldn't let the pain keep you from pra...
How to
Write a Song As a Gift
A personally written song makes an amazing present for a best friend, family member, or partner that's sure to be treasured. A song shows that you're creative, thoughtful, and value the recipient enough to give the gift ...
