I’m sure you’ve suffered through low-quality phone recordings that sound like an old tape machine. But with modern tech, it’s easy to get studio-quality sound at your home, and it’s more affordable than ever. The days of 480P YouTube videos are gone, and now you can get HD video and audio using a simple setup. …
Low action guitars come with solid advantages that make them popular among many guitarists! But how can you go about buying a good one? Over the years our team at Guitar Lobby has owned and tested dozens of low action guitars and in the rest of this article, we’ll be giving honest reviews of the …
Nowadays, it’s hard to remember a time before Taylor Swift’s rule of pop music. From her explosion in popularity with radio-ready Nashville country to her foray into outright pop and recent return to guitar-driven introspective folk, Taylor Swift enters the third decade of the 21st century as one of her generation’s brightest stars and most …
If you’ve been considering learning to play in alternate tunings on your guitar, Open C tuning is a pretty powerful tool to consider adding to your sonic arsenal. A popular alternate tuning amongst guitarists, learning to play in Open C can unlock several melodic possibilities for you. In this article, we will cover step-by-step how …
Since 1983, rock ‘n roll saw a massive resurgence, with hard rock taking over the charts it seemed as if stadium bands were back on track. But it wasn’t all about glitter and massive crowds, the 1980s hosted the roots of the alternative phenomenon of the following decades, whilst giving the mainstream scene more than …
As music lovers, we’ve all heard the old thumb rule to check whether a song is in a major or minor key. It’s often said, “if it sounds happy, it’s in a major key, and if it sounds sad, that’s a minor key.” Well, buckle up because you’re in for a surprise. There are breakup …
It’s impossible to imagine a world without Keith Richards’ three-note strut in “Satisfaction” or Jimmy Page’s chugging wonder in “Whole Lotta Love”? As a repetitive, melodic hook, a well-written guitar riff can make a song unforgettable. They have shaped genres, immortalized musicians, and inspired a generation of guitarists. A riff doesn’t even have to be …
If you’re a fan of rock or metal music, I’m sure you’ve at least noticed how the guitarists from your favorite bands tend to have a heavier, grittier tone. It’s likely not some secret effect pedal they are using. Often, the magic is also in the tuning, and drop C is a wildly popular tuning …
The basic E chord, formally known as the E major chord, is one of the best beginner guitar chords you can learn. The simplicity of the “open” chord shape variation of the E chord as well as other useful variations make it a necessary building block for learning to play the guitar. The E guitar …
The difficulty of jazz often dissuades musicians from learning any. When you think of Jazz, you think of blazing solos and complex chord progressions that are near impossible to decipher without years of training and experience. But that isn’t true! Jazz includes elements that are familiar to other genres that you already know! As you …