If there ever was a pantheon of the greatest and most influential musicians to have ever walked this earth, the Man in Black, Johnny Cash, would certainly be at the high table. Unlike the many one-hit wonders of today, Cash’s discography flaunts numerous celebrated classics, from Ring of Fire and Folsom Prison Blues to I …
One day, I was lying on the couch, swiping through my playlist for something that would caress my ears. It was filled with monotonic tracks—until the guitars started speaking Spanish! Immediately, my ears attributed that mix of blues and salsa to the iconic Carlos Santana. Though Santana might not be your average virtuoso, his approach …
Spearheaded by one of the most influential hard-rock guitarists of the past century, Van Halen is the quintessential rock band of the 80s (skedaddle, Mötley Crüe megafans). The band is behind some of the most memorable and decade-defining tunes, from Hot for Teacher and Dance the Night Away to Panama and Runnin’ with the Devil. …
Eric Clapton got his first guitar at the age of 13—a Hoyer acoustic guitar made in Germany. Back then, Clapton had an innate passion for music. He even wrote Lord Eric on the guitar’s top wood as if he knew he would hit the billboards one day. This very guitar led to the emergence of …
A lot of musicians can’t get around the fact that Taylor Swift is primarily a songwriter and a performer. Actually, Swift has never proclaimed she’s a professional guitarist. I’d say she’s proven brilliance in amassing popularity via her narrative songwriting, which focuses on the setbacks and affection stories she’s stumbled upon. She ingeniously pairs her …
It was 1949 in a flaring Arkansas dance hall when young legendary bluesman B.B. King learned that the fight that started the fire was over a woman named Lucille. Ever since that day, the king of blues started using the name “Lucille” for all his guitars, from Gibsons to Fender Telecasters. It’s important to keep …
We’ve seen fire and we’ve seen rain, but we’re yet to see anyone come close to James Taylor’s unique interpretation of folk-rock music. Albums like Sweet Baby James, New Moon Shine, and Gorilla, just to name a few, will forever have a special place in the hearts and souls of many. James Taylor can play …
Sharing the stage with guitarists like Eric Clapton and Carlos Santana, John Mayer is remarkable for his “seasoned” pop approach. I even like that Mayer is aware (and happy) that his musical style is presented in a way that doesn’t trigger competition or debates in the guitar scene. Having embarked on the same stage as …
Could you imagine that a Mickey Mouse guitar has sparked Lindsey Buckingham’s first venture into the guitar world? I mean, how could such a guitar make Buckingham so picky with his guitars, and so versatile too? What kind of guitar does Lindsey Buckingham play exactly? His unique fingerprint embodied in the merger of spontaneous fingerpicking …
Back in 1996, Garth Brooks was readying up for his most sought-after world tour in Atlanta. The country legend was overhyped to throw his virtuosic albums “Fresh Horses” and “Sevens” to the masses. He used to rock a Takamine EN15C for his records, including my all-time favorite “The Change” that still arouses the sentiments of …
Do you have a guitar player in your life and want to find them the perfect gift? Even if your friend or family member already has several guitars, there are many other related gifts that he or she will love. There are many awesome gifts that your guitarists may find useful, or wouldn’t buy for …
Despite how at ease legendary guitar-playing frontmen like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Gary Moore seem to be while rocking the stage, singing while playing the guitar is fairly challenging. The level of difficulty that you’re going to face as a guitarist trying to sing with your hands on the fretboard depends on your experience …
All extracurricular music activities can be remarkably beneficial for adolescents. Studies indicate that music training can positively affect cognitive skills, school grades, personality, and more. According to another study, music students tend to score notably higher than non-musical peers in maths, science, and English. Not to mention other effects beyond the scope of this post. …
Strumming is an essential component of many guitar songs, but that doesn’t mean that you’re limited to using a pick. Picks are a useful tool in the guitar world, but they tend to force a guitarist to play in a certain way. It’s almost impossible to strum without moving your entire arm, which generates plenty …
Both Fender Play and Guitar Tricks are brilliant online guitar course programs, but with Fender Play arriving only recently to the scene, can it compete with the 2 decades Guitar Tricks has offered its customers? We looked at each program’s content, instructors, video quality, website interface, and of course, the price. Which online guitar course …
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Fender Play is a unique online learning platform from Fender Musical Instruments. It is an online service that offers a diverse variety of courses and programs centered on the guitar. Indeed, it can provide tools that most guitar players can use and practice. Also, it includes valuable knowledge for bass and ukulele players. In this regard, it …
Hello aspiring guitar player, and welcome to my review of Guitar Tricks! Guitar Tricks stands for outstanding online guitar lessons. This platform has taught guitar students for over twenty years. The site brings aspiring musicians the opportunity to delve into any style lessons for beginner and advanced courses. It includes chords, scales, and strumming patterns …
Have you ever wondered, who’s the best guitarist in the world? Talking about a single player as the best guitarist in the world would be tremendously unfair. So, in this article, we will examine the most notorious guitarists alive and of all time by several categories, to pay homage to the best guitarists in the …
It’s time to step out of the shadows and finally be the guitar hero you want to be! Perhaps you’ve been practicing hard the solo parts of your favorite songs, or maybe you’re tired to play the rhythm bits and are ready to move on to a greater challenge. In this article, you will learn …
Perhaps you found in the garage the old guitar that your dad or grandpa used to play in those long summer days. Maybe, you saw an exciting performance, and you’re considering buying an acoustic guitar for yourself. In this article, you will find the basic stuff you need to know if you’re asking how to …
Whether you’re here to try something new in your musical path as a guitar player or because you’re tired of losing picks, we got you covered! In this article, you will find 5 tips on how to approach the learning process of fingerpicking in a friendly manner, along with a song most if not all …
