| How to Make Ravioli Posted: 02 Oct 2019 05:00 PM PDT If you love the taste of handmade ravioli but hate the high cost, make ravioli at home. Mix a simple egg dough that rests while you make a filling. Try a classic cheese filling, a hearty sausage filling, or a flavorful mushroom filling. Let the filling cool while you roll out the dough by hand or with a pasta machine. Then spoon the filling on the dough by hand or use a ravioli mold. Trim or remove the assembled ravioli and boil them for a few minutes in salty water. [Edit]Ingredients - 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5.5 g) salt
- 4 eggs
- olive oil
- 1 egg yolk plus water, for the egg wash
- 1 tablespoon (16. g) salt for boiling
Makes enough dough for 2 dozen ravioli [Edit]Cheese Filling[2] - ricotta
- 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- Zest of 1/2 a lemon
- 1 cup (100 g) freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
- 1 large egg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Makes 1 1/2 pounds (555 g) of filling [Edit]Italian Sausage Filling[3] - bulk Italian sausage
- 3/4 cup (22.5 g) packed fresh spinach leaves
- 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup (81 g) ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon (0.5 g) snipped fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon (0.2 g) dried sage, crushed
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.3 g) ground nutmeg
Makes 6 ounces (170 g) of filling [Edit]Mushroom Filling[4] - 1/2 ounce (14 g) dried porcini mushrooms
- 1 1/2 cups (110 g) fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
- olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (4 g) snipped fresh Italian parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon (2.75 g) salt
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.2 g) ground black pepper
- 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup (123 g) ricotta cheese
Makes 1 cup (250 g) of filling [Edit]Making the Ravioli Dough - Mix the flour with the salt. Measure 3 cups (375 g) of all-purpose flour into the bowl of a stand mixer and add 1 teaspoon (5.5 g) of salt. Attach the dough hook to the mixer and turn the mixer on to low so the flour and salt are combined.
- If you prefer to make the dough by hand, put the flour directly on your work surface and use your fingers to mix in the salt.
- Beat in 4 eggs 1 at a time. Keep the mixer running on low and add 1 egg. Once the egg is incorporated into the flour, add another egg. Continue to beat the eggs 1 at a time until all 4 eggs are mixed in. The mixture should start to form a ball.
- If you're mixing by hand, make a well in the center of the flour. Crack all 4 eggs into it and use a fork to whisk the eggs and flour together.
- Mix in of olive oil on low speed. Keep the mixer running and slowly pour in the oil. Once the oil is combined, the dough will become a shaggy ball that's not completely smooth.
- To mix in the oil by hand, drizzle the oil over the dough and mix it in with your hands.
- Knead the ravioli dough for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle a little flour on your work surface and transfer the dough to it. Use the palms of your hands to knead the dough. Work the dough until it becomes smooth and stretchy.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and rest it for 30 minutes. Tear off a piece of plastic wrap and use it to completely wrap the ravioli dough. Leave the dough to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Resting the dough will relax the gluten so the pasta doesn't become tough.
[Edit]Mixing a Filling - Mix ricotta with Parmesan for a cheesy filling. Put of ricotta into a bowl along with 1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg, the zest of 1/2 a lemon, 1 cup (100 g) of freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, 1 large egg, and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Stir the mixture until the ingredients are completely combined.
- Brown sausage to make a meaty filling. Cook of Italian sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat until it's completely brown. Stir in 3/4 cup (22.5 g) of fresh spinach until it wilts. Then drain any grease in the pan. Mix 1 egg yolk with 1/3 cup (81 g) of ricotta cheese 1 teaspoon (0.5 g) of fresh sage or 1/4 teaspoon (0.2 g) of dried sage and 1/8 teaspoon (0.3 g) of nutmeg in another bowl. Stir it into the meat until it's combined.
- If you're concerned that the meat is too coarse to fill the ravioli, transfer the browned sausage to a food processor. Pulse the meat until it's fine and then stir in the ricotta mixture.
- Sauté mushrooms for a vegetarian filling. Soak 1/2 ounce (14 g) of dried porcini mushrooms in boiling water for 15 minutes and drain them. Sauté 1 1/2 cups (110 g) of fresh mushrooms in of olive oil over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Then chop and stir in the reconstituted porcini mushrooms, 1 tablespoon (4 g) of parsley, and 1 clove of minced garlic. Turn off the burner and stir in:
- 1/4 teaspoon (2.75 g) of salt
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.2 g) of ground black pepper
- 1 lightly beaten egg yolk
- 1/2 cup (123 g) of ricotta cheese
[Edit]Rolling and Assembling the Ravioli by Hand - Cut the dough into 6 equal pieces and put 1 on your work surface. Wrap the remaining 5 pieces in plastic wrap and refrigerate them while you're rolling 1 piece of dough. Lightly sprinkle your work surface with flour and place the piece of dough in it.[5]
- Working with 1 piece of dough at a time will prevent the dough from drying out.
- Dust the dough with flour and roll the dough into a rectangle. Sprinkle a little flour over the piece of dough to prevent it from sticking to the rolling pin. Roll away from the center of the dough towards the edges. Keep rolling and turning the dough until you've made a rectangle and the dough is 1/8-in (3 mm) thick.
- Sprinkle more flour if the dough starts to stick.
- The rectangle can be any length, but needs to be 4 in (10 cm) wide.
- If you've accidentally rolled the dough too thin, gather it into a ball and re-roll it.
- Make an egg wash and brush it over the dough. Put 1 egg yolk into a small bowl and add of water. Use a fork to beat the mixture. Then dip a pastry brush in the egg wash and brush the entire surface of the dough with the wash.
- Keep in mind that you won't use all of the egg wash for this 1 piece of dough.
- The egg wash will help the pasta bind together and will help the filling stick to the dough.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon (15 g) of filling 2 in (5 cm) apart on the dough. Spoon or pipe your choice of filling lengthwise on the rectangle of dough. Leave 2 in (5 cm) of space between each spoonful of filling so you have room to form and cut individual ravioli. Work along 1 edge of the rectangle.
- Use cooled filling so it doesn't begin to heat the dough.
- Fold the dough over lengthwise to cover the filling. Bring the unfilled side of the rectangle over and onto the side with the filling. The rectangle should be as long as you made it, but now it will be about 2 in (5 cm) wide.
- Press the air from the ravioli and cut them out. Use your index and middle finger to gently press down around each mound of filling. This will push out air and seal the pasta dough. Then use a knife, pasta crimper, cookie cutter, or overturned glass to cut out each ravioli.
- If you're using a knife, cut the ravioli in any shape you like. For example, make squares, circles, or triangles.
- Roll out and assemble the remaining dough with filling. Set aside the assembled ravioli and dust them with a little cornmeal to keep them from sticking together. Then get out another piece of dough and put it on your floured work surface. Continue to roll, fill, and cut all of the reserved dough.
- Check each ravioli to ensure that all of the edges are sealed. This will prevent filling from escaping as the ravioli boil.
- Cover the assembled ravioli with a towel to prevent them from drying out while you make the rest of the ravioli.
[Edit]Using Equipment to Roll and Assemble the Ravioli - Cut the dough into 4 equal pieces and put 1 on your work surface. Wrap the remaining 3 pieces in plastic wrap and refrigerate them while you're rolling 1 piece of dough through the pasta machine.
- Working with only 1 piece of dough at a time will prevent the dough from drying out.
- Press the dough into a rectangle and run it through the machine. Make the rectangle as wide as your pasta machine rollers are. Then adjust your machine so it's at its widest setting. Guide and roll the dough through the machine.
- Use the palm of your hand to help the pasta roll out of the machine.
- Roll the dough through the machine until it's 1/8-in (3 mm) thick. Continue to guide the dough into the machine's rollers and pass the dough through until it's thin enough to see your palm through.
- You'll probably have to roll the dough through your machine 2 to 3 times.
- Lay a sheet of rolled dough over the metal ravioli maker. Place the metal base of your ravioli maker on your work surface. Drape the rolled sheet of pasta dough over the base.
- You shouldn't be able to see the metal base once you've placed the pasta over it.
- Some ravioli makers are round, square, or rectangular.
- Press the plastic mold down into the dough. If your pasta maker came with a plastic piece that's the size of the mold, place it directly on the sheet of pasta. Push down gently so the dough is pressed down a little. If your machine doesn't have the mold, use your thumb to make a slight indention on each ravioli spot.
- The depressions in the dough will make it easier to fill the ravioli.
- If you push too hard and the dough tears, gather the dough into a ball and run it through the pasta machine again.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon (15 g) of filling in each indentation and tap the mold. Spoon or pipe your choice of cooled filling in each of the depressions. Ensure that you don't spread the filling outside of the indentation or the filling will leak as the ravioli cook. Gently tap the mold down on the work surface.
- Tapping the mold will release air bubbles that are trapped.
- Lay rolled pasta dough over the mold and press down gently. Use another sheet of pasta dough and place it over the dough with the filling. Press down gently with the palm of your hand to remove air that's trapped between the sheets of dough.
- Run a rolling pin over the dough so the filled ravioli are cut from the mold.
- Turn the mold over to release the formed ravioli. Flip the mold over so the ravioli fall away from the mold. If some stick to the mold, use your fingers to peel them off. You can also try tapping the mold.
- Dust the assembled ravioli with a little cornmeal and cover them with a towel. Covering them will prevent the ravioli from drying out while you make the rest of the ravioli.
[Edit]Cooking the Ravioli - Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Pour of cold water into a 5 to 6-quart (4.7 to 5.6-liter) pot. Put the lid on the pot and turn the burner to high heat.
- The water should come to a vigorous bubble.
- Add 1 tablespoon (16 g) of salt to the water along with the ravioli. Stir the salt so it dissolves and lower the ravioli into the boiling water.
- Avoid dumping the ravioli into the boiling water because it will splash out of the pot.
- Boil the ravioli for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the ravioli once or twice as they boil. They will float to the top of the pot once they've finished cooking.
- If you overcook the ravioli, they'll start to open up or disintegrate in the water.
- Remove and serve the cooked ravioli. Turn off the burner and use a slotted spoon to scoop the ravioli out of the pot. Transfer the ravioli to a skillet with your favorite warm sauce or place them on individual serving plates. Drizzle the ravioli with chipped herbs and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
- Refrigerate leftover ravioli in an airtight container for up to 3 to 5 days.
[Edit]Ravioli Filling and Sauce Suggestions - If you're going to freeze unused ravioli, place them about a 1/2 inch apart on a sheet, dust with flour to prevent sticking, and then freeze. Once frozen, you can transfer the raviolis into a smaller container. Put the frozen ravioli in an airtight container and freeze it for up to 1 month.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Measuring cups and spoons
- Stand mixer with dough hook
- Plastic wrap
- Mixing bowls
- Skillet
- Spoon
- Knife and cutting board
- 5 to 6-quart (4.7 to 5.6-liter) pot with lid
- Slotted spoon
- Rolling pin
- Small bowl
- Fork
- Pasta machine
- Knife, cookie cutter, pasta crimper, or glass
- Pastry brush
- Ravioli mold
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| How to Hang a Bike in a Garage Posted: 02 Oct 2019 09:00 AM PDT Hanging a bike or bikes in your garage is an excellent way to free up some space. It is also easier to do than it might seem. You can hang a bike from your garage's ceiling with either ceiling hooks or a more elaborate rope and pulley system made specifically for bikes. Whichever method you choose, you'll be able to have your bikes hanging up in no time! [Edit]Hanging with Ceiling Hooks - Locate a ceiling joist. Standing on a ladder or other stable, raised surface, knock on your garage's ceiling to find a ceiling joist. If you knock and hear a hollow sound, there is no joist there. If you hear a solid sound, however, you've found a joist. You can also use a stud finder to find a ceiling joist.[1]
- If you're unsure whether you've found a ceiling joist, you can nail a small nail into what you think is a joist. If the nail encounters a lot of resistance, you've found a joist.
- Always use caution when standing on something.
- Drill a small pilot hole where you want the first hook. The pilot hole should be slightly smaller than the threads on the screw hooks. You should drill the pilot hole where you want one of the wheel centers to be.[2]
- Use a cordless electric drill fitted with a drill bit to drill the pilot hole.
- Always be careful to use a drill safely.
- When drilling into the ceiling, wear safety glasses to prevent debris from falling into your eyes.
- Measure the distance between the two wheels' centers. Once you've drilled your first pilot hole, use a tape measure to measure the distance from one wheel center to the other. Be sure to be as precise as possible.[3]
- Measure more than once to make sure you have an accurate measurement.
- Drill the second pilot hole in the same ceiling joist. Now that you've measured the distance between the wheel centers, drill your second pilot hole that same distance from the first pilot hole in the same ceiling joist. In other words, the distance from the second pilot hole to the first should be the same as the distance from the center of the back wheel of your bike to the center of its front wheel.[4]
- For an adult bike, the length should be somewhere in the range of .
- Screw heavy duty, vinyl-coated J-shaped hooks into the pilot holes. Once you've drilled both of your pilot holes into the ceiling joist, screw in the heavy duty, vinyl (or rubber) coated hooks. Use a wrench to make sure the hooks are securely twisted into the joist.[5]
- These heavy-duty hooks are available at most home improvement stores.
- Purchasing hooks with plastic coating is important because the coating will prevent the hook from scratching your bicycle.
[Edit]Using a Rope and Pulley System - Locate a joist in your ceiling. Begin by knocking on your garage ceiling around where you'd like to hang your bike. Move your fist side to side as you knock. If you hear a hollow sound, there is no joist there. A solid sound, however, indicates that you've found a joist.[6]
- If you are going to be standing on a ladder for this step, ask a family member or friend to hold it steady for you.
- You can also use a stud finder to find a joist in the ceiling.
- Use an impact driver to screw the first pulley bracket into the ceiling. Once you've found a joist, use a cordless drill to drill a pilot hole in the middle of the joist. Drill the hole where you want to put one end of one of your pulley brackets. Then screw the first pulley bracket into the ceiling.[7]
- Use the screws and any other materials that come with the rope and pulley system.
- You can find a bicycle-specific rope and pulley system at most home improvement stores and bicycle shops.
- The pulley bracket should run parallel to the joist.
- Measure the distance between your bike's seat and handlebars. Once you've screwed your first pulley bracket into the ceiling, use a tape measure to measure the length from the back of your bike's seat to the front of the handlebars.[8]
- It is a good idea to measure more than once, just to make sure you have an accurate measurement.
- Position the second pulley bracket on the same ceiling joist. Make sure the distance from the middle of the first bracket to the middle of the second bracket is the same as the distance from the back of your bike's seat to the handlebars. Once the second bracket is in position, drill pilot holes where the screws will go.[9]
- The two pulley brackets should run parallel to the ceiling joist to which they're attached and together should form a straight line.
- Thread the rope through the hole in the second bracket. Before screwing your second bracket into the ceiling, thread the rope through the proper hole in the bracket. Every rope and pulley system is slightly different, so follow the manufacturer's directions that were included with your specific rope and pulley system.[10]
- When tying a knot in the rope, a standard figure-eight knot will work fine.
- Mount the second pulley bracket onto the ceiling joist. Use an impact driver to screw the second bracket into the ceiling in the same way you screwed in the first bracket. Pull on the bracket to make sure it is secure.[11]
- Thread the rope through the pulleys. Now that your two pulley brackets are fastened to the ceiling, it is time to thread the rope through the pulley brackets and hooks that will hoist up your bike. Every pulley system is different, so closely follow the manufacturer's directions included with the specific model you're using.[12]
- Screw a cleat into a nearby wall stud, so you'll have a place to tie up the loose end of the rope and keep it out of your way.
- Be careful not to tangle up the rope. Any knots in the rope will interfere with the pulley system.
- Raise your bike to the ceiling with the rope and pulley system. Put one of the hooks under the seat and the other under the handlebars. Then, pull on the rope to raise the bike up to the pulley brackets. Once the bike is up, let go of the rope slowly, and tie it up on a cleat on a nearby wall.[13]
- An anti-slip mechanism on the pulley bracket will prevent the bike from falling when you let go of the rope.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Cordless drill
- Cordless impact driver
- Ladder
- Tape measure
- Rope and pulley system for a bike (for Method 1)
- Heavy-duty, plastic coated hooks (for Method 2)
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| How to Learn to Play Electric Guitar Posted: 02 Oct 2019 01:00 AM PDT The electric guitar is one of the most commonly played instruments in rock music today. Electric guitars feature in almost every rock genre, from pop to punk to death metal. If you're looking to play guitar but don't have any musical experience, it may seem a little intimidating. However, by starting out with the basics, learning foundational chords, and practicing every day, you can learn to play the electric guitar in no time! [Edit]Holding and Strumming the Guitar - Balance the body of the guitar on top of your dominant thigh to hold it. In a seated position, move your dominant leg slightly forward and bend your knee to place your foot flat on the floor. Place the guitar on your thigh, orienting it so that the strings are facing away from you and the head (the small tip of the guitar) is pointing in the opposite direction from your dominant side.[1]
- Keep the guitar upright and hold the back of it close enough to you that it touches your stomach and chest while resting on your thigh.
- Use your non-dominant hand to hold the neck of the guitar. The neck is the long piece of wood that connects the head of the guitar to the body.
- If you have trouble balancing the guitar, attach a strap to the guitar and place it over your shoulder to make it easier to keep the guitar upright.
- Grip the neck using your thumb and forefinger. Form a "V" shape with the thumb and forefinger of your non-dominant hand and place the guitar neck in that "V" to stabilize it. When you want to play the guitar, press your thumb flat against the back of the neck and use your fingertips to press down on the strings.[2]
- Avoid hooking your thumb over the top of the neck, even if it feels more natural to grip the guitar this way; doing this will cause you to grip the guitar with too much force and will limit the reach of your fretting fingers.
- The flat side of the neck is called the fretboard because it's inlaid with metal frets that indicate where to put your fingers to play specific notes.
- Memorize the names and numbers for the different strings of the guitar. In order from thickest to thinnest, the strings of the guitar are named E, A, D, G, B, and e. The strings are also numbered from thinnest to thickest so that the e string is also called the 1st string and the E string is called the 6th string.[3]
- The strings descend in pitch from 1st string to 6th string, so the E string is the lowest in pitch, while the e string is the highest.
- It's important to remember the names and numbers of your guitar strings to be able to read tabs and talk about specific notes.
- Try using a mnemonic device to remember the guitar strings, such as "Eddie And Debbie Got Brown eggs."
- Hold your pick with a firm but comfortable grip. A pick is a small piece of plastic used to strum the guitar or play individual notes. To hold the pick, grip it between the thumb and index finger on your strumming hand and orient it so that it's perpendicular to your fist. Your grip should be firm enough to hold the pick in place while you're playing, but not so tight that it's uncomfortable.[4]
- Your thumb and finger should cover about ⅔ of the pick, leaving a little more than ⅓ of it sticking out of your hand.
- You don't necessarily have to use a pick to play the electric guitar, but you should definitely hold the pick in a comfortable and proper way if you use it.
- Play the guitar without fretting any strings to practice your strumming. Use your strumming hand to strum all 6 strings at the same time in a downward stroke and do this until it feels natural. Once you're comfortable with downstroke strumming, practice strumming all 6 with an upward stroke as well.[5]
- If you don't want to be too loud while practicing your strumming, you can simply "mute" the strings by lightly touching them with your fretting hand so that no sound is produced when you play.
- Strum the guitar by moving your wrist up and down rather than by moving your whole arm up and down. This will make your strumming more energy efficient and reduce your risk of injury in the long run.
- Once you've gotten the hang of performing downstrokes and upstrokes individually, try strumming the guitar in a downstroke-upstroke-downstroke-upstroke pattern until you've gotten the feel of it.
- Practice strumming and fretting the strings at the same time. To play a note on the guitar, press your finger down between the frets on the fretboard; this is called "fretting the strings." While pressing down 1 or more strings with your fretting hand, strum the guitar with your other hand. This will help you get used to doing 2 separate things with your hands at the same time.[6]
- Don't press down on the frets themselves, as this will produce a buzzing sound instead of the note you were trying to play.
- Only press down on the strings as hard as is needed to produce a clean note. If you press down too lightly, the string will buzz. However, pressing down too hard will only put more strain than necessary on your fingers.
- Don't worry about playing chords yet; just focus on getting the basic movements down first!
- Dip your fingertips in ice water or rubbing alcohol to manage finger pain. Although your fingers will definitely be sore when you're first starting out, this pain will go away after enough time. Use ice water or rubbing alcohol treatments to minimize finger pain when you experience it. Remind yourself that the pain is only temporary to avoid letting it discourage you from continuing to play guitar.[7]
- Your fingertips will eventually grow calluses that make playing guitar a lot less painful. Calluses usually take at least a month or 2 to grow, so don't feel discouraged if they don't grow immediately!
- Apply rubbing alcohol to your fingers 3 times a day for a week to encourage calluses to grow faster.
[Edit]Mastering Guitar Chords - Start out by learning to play a simple first position chord. A chord is a harmonic group made up of 3 or more individual notes. First position chords, such as the C chord, A chord, and G chord, are the easiest to play, so one of these should be the first chord you learn.[8]
- Note that when you play certain chords, you don't strum all 6 of the guitar strings. For example, when you play the C chord, you only play the bottom 5 strings and ignore the E string entirely.
- Practice the correct finger placement on the fretboard for the chord first. Once you're comfortable pressing down on the right notes, work on strumming and fretting at the same time.
- Learn how to play 3 more simple chords after you've mastered 1. Almost any song you hope to play on the electric guitar will involve at least 4 different chords, so you'll need to master more than just 1 to play guitar well. Work on learning the other first position chords before tackling anything more complicated.[9]
- For example, if the first chord you learned to play was the C chord, the next 2 you learn to play should probably be the D chord and the G chord.
- Follow the same process of learning the correct finger placement on the fretboard first, then practicing strumming the guitar while pressing down on the right notes.
- Practice switching from 1 chord to another. Place your fingers in position for 1 chord, then move them into position for another chord. Repeat this process until you can quickly switch between the 2 chords. Then, add a third chord into the mix and continue switching your finger placement as quickly as you can.[10]
- You'll eventually get to a place where you can quickly switch from 1 chord to another without even thinking about it (which is exactly what you need to do to play guitar!).
- Add increasingly complex chords to your repertoire. Once you've learned the rest of the simple guitar chords, such as the D and E chords, the next thing to do is learn how to play barre chords. Barre chords are played by using your index finger to press down all the notes on a single fret. Although they're more challenging, barre chords are very important for playing a wide variety of songs.[11]
- Some of the most important barre chords to learn how to play are the E major chord, E minor chord, A major chord, and A minor chord.
- Once you're comfortable with playing 1 or more barre chords, practice switching between them and moving from a barre chord to a simple chord on the fretboard.
[Edit]Practicing and Sticking to a Schedule - Create a daily practice schedule and stick to it. Learning to play the guitar well is something that requires dedication. However, you don't have to devote all of your time to practice. Simply set aside 15-30 minutes every day to practice playing guitar and commit to sticking to this schedule no matter what.[12]
- Use this practice time to work on the chords you already know and add new chords to the mix. Once you know enough chords, try learning to play a whole song!
- Some examples of easy guitar songs for beginners include the Beatles' "Love Me Do," Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Proud Mary," and Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline."
- Use music books to learn new chords and techniques. If you're just looking for new chords to learn, you can buy books that include the guitar chords for a lot of famous and popular songs at nearly any music store or book retailer. Many music books will also include helpful tips and techniques for playing the guitar that you may not have encountered in practicing on your own.[13]
- Some books will also include helpful multimedia tools, such as CDs, that make learning new techniques on the guitar even easier.
- Visit music websites to find tabs and tutorials for songs. Websites like ultimate-guitar.com and ultimate-tabs.com have a large database of tabs (simplified forms of musical notation) that tell you how to play different songs on the guitar. For extra help, there are also plenty of video tutorials on websites like YouTube where more experienced guitar players offer tips on how to play songs from start to finish.
- Guitar tabs are an easier way to read chords if you can't read traditional sheet music. Tabs use 6 horizontal lines to represent the guitar strings and numbers on those lines to indicate which frets you need to press down to play the chord.
- You can visit ultimate-guitar.com at this URL: https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/. You can visit ultimate-tabs.com at this URL: https://www.ultimate-tabs.com/
- Set a realistic goal to achieve with your practicing each week. For instance, aim to learn 2-3 new chords each week or be able to switch between 2 chords flawlessly. Whatever goal you set, make sure it's specific and achievable. Your goal should also be measurable so that you know when you've achieved it.[14]
- For example, if your goal is to learn 2 new chords, you can easily judge whether or not you've learned 2 new chords after 7 days. However, if you set a goal like "practice new chords," it's harder to tell whether you've actually achieved this goal by the end of the week.
- There are a few components of electric guitars that you won't find on acoustic guitars, including the volume knobs, tremolo, and output jack. The volume knobs are small dials on the body of an electric guitar that allow you to turn the volume of your guitar up and down. The tremolo or "whammy bar" is used to raise and lower the pitch of a note after you've played it. The output jack is where you connect your electric guitar to an amplifier.
- Make sure your guitar is properly tuned before you start playing! You can use an electric guitar tuner or a piano to tune your electric guitar.
- If you have trouble keeping rhythm with your strumming, playing with a metronome is a good way to practice strumming to a particular tempo.
[Edit]Warnings - If you're just starting out and you live in close proximity to other people, avoid playing your guitar too loudly, as this might annoy your roommates or neighbors. Consider using headphones instead of an amplifier when practicing somewhere other people can hear you.
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