When many beginners first start to learn to play guitar, the first thing they want to do is learn their favorite song. The good news for beginners is that you can learn a wide range of pop, rock, and country songs using only a few basic guitar chords. Whether you can already play some chords …
It’s hard to discuss music in general, without mentioning the electric guitar. Arguably the most revolutionary instrument to ever be invented, it has been used to create some of the most beautiful pieces of music imaginable. In addition to its beauty, the standout quality of the electric guitar is its versatility. It can be turned …
Long before the advent of rock and roll, and high-speed shredding was a key part of any lead guitarist’s arsenal, there was jazz. Bold techniques, inspirational improvisation, and encyclopedic knowledge of music weren’t just desirable for post-war jazz musicians. They were a minimum requirement. Among the kings and key innovators in the genre was Wes …
After having learned some natural open chords, it’s time to learn chords with flats (♭) and sharps (#). In this article, we will learn the Bb Chord aka B flat chord on Guitar, and some of its variations. Before you get started, rest assured that there are no major differences in learning natural chords and …
Few guitar players have managed to redefine the boundaries of the art of guitar like Polyphia’s mastermind Tim Henson. Even fewer managed to do so in the twenty-first century, when it seemed like all that could be said on the electric guitar was already said. After all, didn’t Eddie Van Halen already redefine guitar as …
Fittingly for a company first founded in the Ottoman Empire, Epiphone guitars are made in factories all over the world. Although today, Epiphone is probably best known as the affordable foreign-manufactured Gibson, the brand has a long and storied history of its own. The Epiphone company’s origins lay in the late 19th century. A musical …
When most guitarists buy an amplifier, it’s for their electric guitar. However, if you have an acoustic-electric guitar most amplifiers aren’t optimized to work best in this application. Sure, it won’t damage your guitar or amp, but may not really do justice to your acoustic’s original rich tone either. Having an acoustic guitar amp specifically …
If you have recently bought a new guitar, you will want to get a great guitar strap to go with it. Guitar straps are necessary for playing guitar while standing and they also provide an attractive look that is important to many guitarists. As soon as you start looking for guitar straps, you will see …
Within prog circles, Tool is an unavoidable name. And within Tool, we have one of the best bassists of present-day, Mr. Justin Chancellor. Although he’s technically the only non-original member, replacing Paul D’Amour, Justin’s introduction marked a huge change for the band. They found someone who could match their painfully detailed and meticulous creative process. …
Many electric guitarists have experienced the frustration of wanting to play their instrument, but being unable to do so due to their environment. Listening to someone practicing guitar through an amp can be an annoyance for housemates, neighbors, or other people nearby. Thankfully, there’s a simple solution, guitar headphone amps. These compact-designed devices make it …