I just finished my e-book Learn the Guitar Neck in 10 Easy Lessons! I think it is my best work on the subject to date. The lessons make use of three fretboard landmarks which make learning the note names much easier. Also the way in which music is organized is connected to the way in which the fretboard is set up. I did some serious research into how memory works and the best way to teach large amounts of information, and I think it paid off. Let me know what you think.

Often I get asked the question, “When should I change my strings?” Here are a few indications.

Does the guitar not play in tune?

Try the following: Play the twelfth fret harmonic, and then play the twelfth fret normally. Are the pitches different? If yes, chances are good that you need to change your strings (Either that or your neck is curved).

Do certain strings have nicks or cuts in them? Then change them.

Is your 4th string turning green?

Sounds silly, but I see it all the time! If your strings are changing color, change them!

Is the sound dull or the sustain less? Then change them.

One last tip for classical guitarists, change your bass strings more often than your trebles. This cuts down on expense and the new string tuning blues. The wound bass strings tend to collect dirt faster then the trebles.