Some amplifiers are specifically made for the acoustic guitar. They are called acoustic guitar amplifiers. An amplifier is a device that increases the amplitude of a signal. They drive the loudspeakers in a PA system to make human voice louder. They are applicable to electric guitars, headphones and of course the acoustic guitar.

Acoustic guitar amplifiers take into consideration characteristics of the acoustic guitar. Characteristics such as the sound, harmony and melody are incorporated into the technology covering acoustic guitar amplifiers. The result will be a device that will work best for an acoustic guitar only. When you need an acoustic guitar amplifier, don’t just buy any amplifier. Specify that it is for an acoustic guitar.

The Ability to Play by Ear

October 1, 2009
Author: StringMan

My uncle taught gave me my first guitar lesson at age 7, and many of the tips he shared back then have continued to stick with me. It turned out that while we both have musical tendencies in our blood, we don’t learn in the same way or at a comparable pace. He has an impressive ear for notes and melodies and is able to replicate most songs after hearing them just a few times. I’m not like that at all.

Maybe it’s because of my classical piano training, but I need to be able to see notes in front of me. Playing by ear just doesn’t work until I’ve got a song down cold. That’s why a guitar tuner is so essential to my playing. It would take me far too long to tune the guitar during a performance without some aid. Perhaps some day I’ll develop a better ear, but until then I’ll have to rely on technology.