Songs with 3 chord progressions are a great place to start for any aspiring guitarist. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best to add to your repertoire. These songs will allow you to practice and master the different skills that every beginner guitarist should learn without being too complicated to …
Learning to play the bass guitar is similar to learning to play a traditional guitar. There are fewer chords to master, and the fingering techniques are not as complicated as the ones used in an acoustic guitar. The strings are heavier, though, making finger strength and dexterity very important. Of course, when starting out, it’s …
Let me just say it out loud: If you thought that there aren’t too many professional female bassists around, then you thought wrong. There are some insanely talented female bassists out there. I’ve noticed that not too many young girls are encouraged to pick up the bass guitar when they’re starting out, and I can’t …
Derek Trucks is one of the purest blues guitarists in the world. With soul shredding slide guitar licks as a trademark for his encompassing style, he followed in, and some may even say outdid, the footsteps of his uncle, Butch Trucks, founder of the Allman Brothers Band. Trucks’ musical style is rather diverse, but it’s …
Guitars are fragile creatures, and airlines are notoriously rough on luggage. There have been plenty of horror stories from guitarists trying to fly with their beloved guitars, only to find they’ve been cracked or damaged in transit. Musician Dave Carroll even wrote a song called “United Breaks Guitars” after his $3,500 Taylor was destroyed during …
If you’ve found your way to this article, chances are you’re either thinking of learning the guitar or may have already taken the plunge. It’s a pretty normal question to ask – how long does it take to learn guitar? Learning the basics of the guitar is not difficult, but mastering it is a lifelong …
Since the turn of the 20th century, black musicians have pioneered and developed numerous musical genres and done it all while battling racism. With resilience, emotionally compelling songwriting, and distinctive playing style, every generation of black guitarists reduced the struggles and paved the way for the one that followed. Here are 25 prolifically talented and …
Over the years I’ve owned and used a lot of guitar stools and chairs. While they’re not necessarily a must-have accessory for guitarists, I do think they’re worth the investment. A comfortable chair or stool just makes playing the guitar that much more enjoyable. There are hundreds of guitar chairs and stools out there and …
Although invented over a century ago, the timeless beauty and unparalleled tone of Parlor guitars are finding more and more admirers in recent years. It’s easy to see why Parlor guitars are compact, travel-friendly, and offer a rich, resonant tone that can fill up a room. That’s why we’re witnessing more and more musicians adding …
There’s something exciting about shopping for a new instrument. It may be the guilty pleasure of adding to a pre-existing collection, or the riveting feeling of embarking on a new facet of your life. Wherever that excitement comes from, it is quickly accompanied by a desire to learn more about the instrument you’re aching to …