Anyone can play the guitar, may not everyone can play it to perfection. Besides, if you can’t play it at all, you’ve probably played an air guitar at some point. We all know how it is held and how it’s generally manipulated to produce sound. But if you’re going to really perfect the art of […]
A combination of creativity and structure lies at the core of the guitar. While the playing style may change based on the genre in question, fundamentally a guitar lends both soul and structure to a song. Most rock songs in particular become famous for their guitar solos which require an amazing amount of skill, personality, […]
For many that love strumming tunes, there’s only one better thing than playing their guitar, and that’s playing their guitar fast. How some rock-stars have butter-fingers may seem difficult to fathom, but with our little breakdown of tips and techniques, you’ll be on your way to being a fast-strummer too. Pace It! You know how […]
The guitar is probably the most sought after instrument, with its ability to create rock stars worthy of worship out of ordinary people, or so goes the dream. The sweet (or wild) sounds from the strings resonate with the sways and swings of all the beings listening to them. To keep it going requires smoothening […]
If you are a guitarist or starting to be one, at some point, you would need to get comfortable with changing the strings on your guitar. While you can always continue to depend on the local guitar shop or your friend to do it for you, it would be better if you gain some skills […]
Talk about any of the major genres of modern music – rock, metal, blues, country, R&B, hip-hop or reggae, the bass guitar brings in a unique flavor to songs and musical performances. Bass guitar is, well, a guitar, but is different. That the tone of bass is distinct with a unique feel can be made […]
Learning a musical instrument can be fun and adventurous or pure torture, depending on how you look at it. If you are passionate about learning musical instruments, then this post is for you. If you started on one musical instrument and you’re developing an interest in another, go ahead – you can learn as many as […]
Learning to play any instrument is great and can be quite an enriching experience. That doesn’t mean that the journey will be full of roses. Many people think of quitting guitar several times over and the reasons seem to be universal. In case you have contemplated the thought of quitting guitar or have already quit, this […]
‘Sliding’ is a unique and extremely popular legato technique and has equal significance for experienced guitarists and novices. Slides facilitate the effortless blending of two or more musical notes and aids in heightening guitar melody. Slides also enable your fingers to navigate seamlessly from one particular spot to another, while moving along the fret board. […]
Anyone fantasizing about becoming a sensational guitarist in future is more than eager to unlock the mysteries of all the fantastic guitarists across the world! Why is it that some players reach the zenith of their musical careers quite soon, while others struggle to remain afloat in a sea of frustration and unfulfilled dreams? Drawing […]
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