Although metal music has traditionally been male-dominated, over the past couple of decades, we have seen a significant rise in all-female and female fronted metal bands. These powerful female figures have made their definitive mark on the music industry, playing a critical role in the continuous innovation of the metal genre into an increasingly inclusive …
It goes without saying that beginner guitarists should always have country songs in their repertoire. These are very fun songs to play, and they usually have a down-to-earth message that we can all relate to. Learning to play a country song on your favorite guitar is a breeze if you start with some easy-to-play songs …
Rock is a very broad genre of music that has its roots in the mid-20th century when musicians began creating songs using a variety of electric musical instruments. You have the classic rock n’ roll music of the 50s and 60s, the soft and hard rock of the 70s, the alternative rock of the 80s …
Drop D tuning is one of the most popular alternate tunings around, and it’s also the easiest to learn! A staple alternate tuning for some of the most iconic rock and metal songs, drop D is a great tool for both beginners and experienced musicians. From opening up simple ways to play power chords to …
Whether you’re a guitarist, producer, or vocalist, every musician loves to hunt for new gear. In fact, we’ve even coined a term for it: GAS, or Gear Acquisition Syndrome! But to feed this lifelong habit, you may also need to sell off your old equipment from time to time. In fact, a well-preserved guitar can …
As a beginner guitarist, coming up with chord progressions all on your own can be tricky. And while it’s always good to be creative and play around, knowing some common chord progressions can give you a powerful tool to understand the structure of some of the most popular songs while also giving you the ability …
After learning the basic open chords, a great next step for mastering the fretboard is to learn chords with sharps (#) and flats (♭) like the C# Chord. In this article, I will cover the most common shapes of the C# guitar chord, as well as a couple of lesser-known, yet extremely useful, variations of …
Looking for fun to play tracks that’ll instantly get the crowd going? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve put together a list of the most fun songs to play on guitar for guitarists of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned veterans. These famous tracks are sure to spice up your guitar repertoire right …
Diving into the world of 7-string guitars has an almost intrinsic relationship with metal and heavier genres of music. While some bands and artists may use 7-string guitars in less intense styles of music, when we think of 7-string guitars, we think of metal. And the more strings you add, the heavier it gets! That …
The 1980s were yet another decade flush with creativity and originality in new Rock and Roll music. This is especially the case with metal music, with a surge in new styles and subgenres emerging since the late 1970s. In this new generation of music, Metallica stands out as one of the biggest (if not the …