A. There is no single correct answer to this question.  This decision should be based on your own musical tastes and what you wish to accomplish on the guitar.  They are played exactly the same way.

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A. There is no correct answer to this question.  Different styles tend to use different guitars.  Different guitar players tend to like different things about guitars as well.  For example, I like a guitar with big frets and a thicker neck however, a friend of mine likes smaller frets and thin necks.  If you have even played a little bit, I suggest that you go to your local music store and try playing as many of the guitars in your price range as you can.  You might even want to try a couple that are out of your price range to see what they feel like.  Price and quality usually go hand in hand.

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A. First of all, every guitar is different.  I could not accurately tell you if a guitar is a good one unless I played it.  Additionally, I have played quite a few guitars, but there are only a few that I feel confident in giving my opinion on without playing them. 

A. I am sorry but I cannot do this.  All the information that I have is on the site or will be on the site in the near future.

A. First of all, check to make sure that your guitar does not need repair.  Sometimes a fret is worn and just will not play when it should. This is not because of big or small hands.  If you still have a problem, there are two solutions.  You can try modifying your technique by arching your fingers more or adjusting where your wrist is when you play.  This can be hard to do.  From my experience, modifying your technique to play well becomes burdensome and frustrating to guitarists.  Sometimes a new guitar that fits smaller/bigger hands is needed.  Some guitars have strings farther apart, others have them closer together.  You can also buy a guitar that does not take as much effort to get a note to sound.  If you have lost hope in playing with your guitar this might be the best solution.

A. No, but I suggest that you read about Guitar Lesson World: The Book since it is a great all-in-one source for guitar.

A. Drop D tuning is when you lower the Low E string (6th string) from E down a full step to D.  All the rest of the notes are the same as in standard tuning.  To tune to Double Drop D, you tune to Drop D tuning then you lower the high E string (1st string) from E down a full step to D. 

A. For this, you must have a very basic knowledge of intervals and how the frets relate to intervals.  Every time you move from one fret to the next fret you travel a half step.  If you move two frets, you travel a full step.  A similar method is used when you tune down a half or full step.  Standard tuning is E-A-D-G-B-E.  When tuned down a half step, it is tuned to Eb-Ab-Db-Gb-Bb-Eb.  Each string is tuned a half step lower.  When tuned down a full step, it is tuned to D-G-C-F-A-D.  Methods of tuning are given in Lesson 2: Tuning Your Guitar and Lesson 45: Other Tunings.

A. I am sorry but I am not a skilled at repairing guitars, therefore I cannot tell you how to repair your guitar.  I only know some minor repairs and adjustments.

A.  All the information that I have to offer is currently on this site so I have nothing else to send you through email.

A. Unfortunately, I cannot take requests for this.

A. This can be attributed to many things.  First of all, make sure that you have the latest version of the software used to play the sound files.  Check to make sure that your volume control is not muted or too low (This can be checked in the Control Panel on Windows systems).  All sounds have been fully tested with the latest software.