4 Essential Guitar Accessories You Should Get Right Away
I have bought a lot of “guitar junk” over the years – here’s the stuff I actually kept and use regularly…
4 Essential Guitar Accessories You’ll Actually Use
Ever wonder “what guitar accessories do I need” like… do I ACTUALLY need? I have bought a lot of stuff (junk) over the years, and these are the best beginner guitar accessories that have made the cut. These also make great guitar gift ideas for the guitarists in your life. Here are my picks for the best clip on guitar tuner, the best guitar picks for beginners, the best guitar stand and the best strings for acoustic guitar.
I’ve made a list of all the stuff I talk about in this lesson including the GUITAR PICK VARIETY PACK, TUNER, PEGWINDER and more!
Table of Contents
- 0:00 – Intro
- 0:37 – Special announcement!
- 0:46 – Four essential accessories
- 4:49 – Other accessories I personally use
- 9:40 – Farewell message
Today, I want to share some essential guitar accessories that have been incredibly useful in my own journey and my students’. My goal is to help you avoid developing your own drawer of useless guitar gadgets and instead, focus on the essentials that will make your guitar journey easier.
First up, a clip-on tuner. This handy device clips onto your headstock and tunes your guitar by sensing vibrations, making it more accurate and usable in loud rooms. Even the best player sounds terrible if their guitar is out of tune, so having a reliable tuner is crucial.
Next, a guitar stand. Leaving your guitar out where you can see it makes you more likely to pick it up and play. A stand gives you instant access, eliminating the hassle of pulling your guitar out of its case every time you want to play.
My third pick is guitar picks. While some students prefer fingerstyle, I recommend starting with a pick for smoother strumming. Try a variety pack to find the pick that suits you best.
Finally, extra strings. Always have an extra set on hand to avoid downtime when a string breaks. Make sure to get the same strings that are currently on your guitar to maintain its setup and playability.
To make your practice sessions more efficient, consider a peg winder for quick string changes, a guitar strap for stability, a capo for key changes, and a standalone metronome to keep time without using your phone.
I hope these tips help you streamline your guitar setup and enhance your practice sessions. Happy practicing, and I’ll see you soon.
