http://www.answerbag.com/profile/802674 New Answerbag answers from Pete from introductiontoguitar.com Wed, 30 May 2012 14:42:49 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 14:42:49 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8848271 How many strings are on a typical guitar?<br /><br />The majority of guitars have 6 strings. The next most common is 12 strings. Some twelve string players remove the octave strings from 1, 2, or 3 of the bass strings. Recently 7 string electric guitars were introduced. They have an extra bass string. Taylor is now making an 8 string acoustic... Sat, 03 Apr 2010 05:16:01 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8848271 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8703390 My d string on my guitar keeps snapping every time I change it, what is wrong with my guitar?<br /><br />Share your answer... Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:07:44 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8703390 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7467410 I'm not the flashiest or most technical guitar player, but I really do LOVE the guitar. Is flashiness or technical ability all that matters nowadays, or can someone who lacks the ability to "shred" but who genuinely loves to play still be appreciated?<br /><br />I&#039;ve had lots of problems performing in front of people for the same reasons you mention. I love guitar and I&#039;m good but not a shredder. There were a lot of people that enjoyed my playing this weekend and not one of them got up and left. If you can play reasonably well you will make... Sun, 16 Aug 2009 16:09:56 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7467410 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7448578 I am making homemade tomato soup, and grilled cheese samys with fresh baked bread, what kind of cheese do you suggest, other than processed american, albeit delish?<br /><br />I wouldn&#039;t want to overpower my soup or bread. Personally I&#039;d toast my bread and have a nice mild Havarti with it. Maybe some fresh basil leaves as a garnish on the soup. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:38:34 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/7448578 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5424510 I have a dream of being a famous musician. And I know it will happen eventually in my life. But, I always hear people tell me that the chances are against me, that I won't make it. I need a little encouragement. What do you think?<br /><br />People only know what they themselves can or can&#039;t achieve. Only you know what you can achieve, which is anything you want to. Believe in yourself; Pete http://www.introductiontoguitar.com Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:03:35 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5424510 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5424416 Is there a "guitar for dummies" website? I'm trying to learn how to play the guitar and I suck at it.<br /><br />Your not a dummy just because you don&#039;t know anything about guitar. You start learning on square one, just like everyone else does. Check out my free site written for people that don&#039;t know the first thing about guitar: http://www.introductiontoguitar.com You can learn, good... Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:52:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5424416 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5424325 Can you teach yourself how to play the guitar?<br /><br />Yes! You can learn on your own, especially these days. There have never been as many great resources available to learn guitar as there are now. The best way to learn is to have a teacher, but they can be expensive over time. There are lots of free lessons on the internet, including my... Sun, 01 Feb 2009 05:41:56 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5424325 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5180768 What's the best acoustic guitar for a beginner?<br /><br />I have been playing guitar over 40 years and I am writing a beginner guitar website. Don&#039;t buy a beginner guitar based only on what other people say is the best. Do buy the best guitar you can afford, quality guitars sound better and are easier to play. There are thousands of different... Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:20:22 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5180768