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One of the great pleasures of acoustic guitar ... so you can get the great tone of open chords regardless of what key you’re ...

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Yousician is among the better guitar learning apps for beginners. Its fun game-style interface is sure to be a hit with younger players.

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The Bird Calls' new album extends into whimsical territory, greeting you warmly with a tapestry of lustrous synths, shimmery electric riffs and softly shuffling drums.

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When Cat Stevens grew endeared to The Beatles, he tried to learn their music. However, he couldn't grasp it, and instead took a path to learning his own style.

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