For beginner guitarists, getting into metal can be daunting. Many tracks in the genre are complex, often seeming out of reach for those just starting out. However, Metallica’s vast discography offers a unique blend of songs that are both iconic and accessible for beginners. While a lot of Metallica tracks boast intricate solos, many also …
You don’t need to be a guitar virtuoso to start playing songs on your guitar. In fact, there are countless amazing songs you can play with just 3 easy chords: G Major, C Major, and D Major! Today we are going to show you exactly how to play these three essential chords, and share iconic …
If a picture paints a thousand words and music paints a picture, how do we measure the quality and emotion of instrumental songs? Is it by the number of hearts they touch? The number of notes per second? Sometimes instrumental guitar songs can tell a much more vivid and emotionally evocative story than a song …
Music festivals have made their way into the 21st-century culture in a spirit of celebration that has become quintessential for just about any music enthusiast. From the pulsating rhythms of Coachella’s desert expanse to the eclectic magnetism that you can find in the streets of Montreal during its annual Jazz festival, these monumental congregations go …
When you’re first learning to play the guitar, it’s tough to know where to begin. As a guitar teacher, I recommend beginners start with super easy guitar songs that only have a few chords. These types of songs are perfect for building confidence and fundamental guitar-playing skills. I would be lying if I told you …
Rhythm and blues, also known as R&B, has always been one of my favorite music genres to play on the guitar. Classic R&B came from the African-American community and naturally was full of struggle, loss, love, and overcoming. Over time, the genre has evolved, merging with hip-hop and soul music, giving it a more modern …
When I was purchasing my first electric guitar, I didn’t know much about the instrument. I looked around online and watched videos, but with so many models to choose from, the whole process was still overwhelming. The good news for you is that I have learned a ton about electric guitars and tested dozens of …
You may be a guitar player, bassist, vocalist, or just a person who likes listening to different kinds of music, but I am sure that you have heard about the band we’re about to learn some songs from. Yes, I’m talking about Nirvana, which was an American grunge band formed in the late 1980s with …
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 …
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 …