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How to Play a Baritone Acoustic Guitar

The baritone guitar is a soothing instrument that takes the same amount of technique to play as a regular acoustic guitar. The differences, though subtle, are extremely important. When you first play a baritone acoustic guitar, you will first notice that it sounds lower and "lazier" than a regular guitar. Music has five specific "voice" types: soprano, alto, tenor, baritone and bass. Baritone guitars are therefore lower than the standard guitar but higher than a bass.

Things You'll Need

  • Electronic tuner
  • Guitar music (tablatures)
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Instructions

    • 1
      Tune your guitar to the proper tuning.

      Tune the guitar. Baritone guitars are tuned differently than normal guitars. Tune your guitar, starting at the top string, in this order: A D G C E A.

    • 2

      Familiarize yourself with the sound of the guitar. If you are used to playing a normal acoustic guitar, you will instantly notice that this guitar sounds considerably lower.

    • 3

      Open up your book containing guitar tablatures and chords.

    • 4

      Play the chords.

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