Getting Started With Guitar

with Lisa McCormick

Accessories & Necessities for Guitar Players

These are Lisa’s picks for the basic stuff every guitar player should have (plus a couple of fun things too!).

Kyser Quick-Change Capo 6-String Black

Kyser Quick-Change Capo 6-String Black

A perfect fit for the necks and fingerboards of acoustic 6-string guitars. A snap to park on the headstock and then reposition between frets using just one hand.


Musician's Gear Tubular Guitar Stand Black

Musician’s Gear Tubular Guitar Stand Black

Made to exacting specs with soft black neoprene rubber tubing to protect your guitar. Folds up for easy transport. Not for nitrocellulose-finish guitars.


Elixir Nanoweb Light Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings

Elixir Nanoweb Light Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings

Elixir Nanoweb wound acoustic guitar strings are sheathed in a thin polymer coating that retains a natural feel while protecting the windings from the gunk that shortens their life and ruins tone. The coating gives them a smoother feel and reduces finger squeaks. 12-53.


Intellitouch PT10 Mini Clip-On Tuner

Intellitouch PT10 Mini Clip-On Tuner

The Intellitouch PT10 Mini tuner pushes the boundaries forward for small, compact-sized instrument tuners, while still having a large, easy-to-read backlit display. Ideal for everyone, its ease of use and reliability is what beginners need and what professionals want. The PT10 instrument tuner is quick, accurate, and easy as A-B-C#.It's designed to clip-on and tune electric and acoustic guitars, basses, violins, banjos, mandolins and more without interference from ambient room noise. Best of all, the Intellitouch PT10 clip on tuner actually feels string vibrations instead of relying on sound for more acute tuning.


Snarling Dogs Brain Guitar Picks and Tin Box 1 Dozen .88mm

Snarling Dogs Brain Guitar Picks and Tin Box 1 Dozen .88mm

The Snarling Dogs Brain Picks feature a gritty grip surface to prevent slipping and memory tips for accurate picking. One dozen picks in a reusable tin. Available in the following gauges/colors: .53mm/green .60mm/purple .73mm/red .88mm/black 1.00mm/grey 1.14mm/orange


Ralph Marlin Art Series Guitar Strap Toulouise

Ralph Marlin Art Series Guitar Strap Toulouise

Colorful, artistic 3"-wide designer strap will liven up your look onstage. Adjusts from 47"-63". Leather ends.


Peak Music Stands Portable Music Stand Black

Peak Music Stands Portable Music Stand Black

A great portable music stand for the traveling musician! This music stand folds down into a small carrying bag. Even the desk top folds down!


Kyser Lifeguard 6 or 12 String Acoustic Guitar Humidifier

Kyser Lifeguard 6 or 12 String Acoustic Guitar Humidifier

The Kyser Lifeguard Humidifier goes right in your dreadnought acoustic guitar soundhole to provide free convection and uniform humidity distribution for your guitar. Proper humidity protects guitar wood from damage due to excessively dry climate conditions. Fits both 6- and 12-string guitars.


Hal Leonard The Random House Guitar Handbook

Hal Leonard The Random House Guitar Handbook

A complete guide to playing the guitar from simple chords to advanced improvisations. Learning program combines step-by-step photographs with a chord dictionary containing over 800 easy-to-follow fingerings and clear, concise text. Also serves as a comprehensive manual on guitar hardware, performance technology, sound equipment, special effects, and customizing. Highlights over 20 famous guitarists, with 43 pages of color photos and illustrations. 256 pages.


Hal Leonard Songwriting and The Creative Process Book

Hal Leonard Songwriting and The Creative Process Book

Features easy-to-understand sections on melody, harmony, song structure, rhythm, lyrics, titles, and "hooks." Plus, tips and hints from pros like Graham Nash, Tom Paxton, and others. 228 pages.


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