What is freedom in music? Is that even a thing? We all want to express ourselves effectively when playing our instruments, and we all want to play beautiful melodic jazz solos. But what exactly does that freedom of expression mean. Doesn’t it mean something different to each of us? If there’s one music genre that […]
Whether you recently purchased your first guitar, upgraded to a new one, or are using the same guitar you have owned for years, you probably want to do nothing other than sitting back, relax, and practice. It’s such a good feeling to have a favorite instrument to play with, but sometimes things just aren’t set […]
If you have been playing electric guitar for some years, you probably have heard about Scalloped Fretboards. Made popular first by shredders like Yngwie Malmsteen and Richie Blackmore, scalloped fretboards are now a common alternative for players who want unique playability and tonal versatility. If you have wondered if modifying your guitars is worth it, […]
People don't give bass enough credit. While bass players are often the butt of jokes, the bass guitar is an instrument that revolutionized rock history. In the early 1950s, Leo Fender marketed the bass guitar as a louder and portable alternative to the upright bass. The upright bass was more popular in jazz, classical, country, […]
One of the most annoying aspects of playing bass is changing the strings. Since bass strings are thicker than guitar strings, switching them out can be a challenge. And this is bad enough for a traditional four-string bass - imagine restringing a bass guitar with more than six strings! If you need to change out your […]
When listening to John Mayer it’s easy to be overwhelmed by all of the things he’s good at: I mean he can sing, he can write amazing songs and, to quote Eric Clapton, he’s also a “master guitarist” on top of all that. As a matter of fact if you’re reading this article there’s a […]
Born in the south of the United States in the 19th century, the blues-influenced modern guitar playing more than any other genre. Jazz, Rock n Roll, Funk, Metal, and most genres where the guitar is one of the main elements have elements of blues in them. As a seasoned guitarist, I will add in this blues […]
Best known as a member of Iron Maiden, Adrian Smith is one of the most well-known heavy metal guitarists of the last 40 years. Alongside Dave Murray and Janick Gers, Smith is a core part of the band’s signature guitar harmonies, helping to create the signature sound that Iron Maiden fans have grown to love. […]
Carlos Santana is one of the most influential guitar players in the world. He's been playing guitar ever since he was five years old and his career has lasted decades; he rose to fame in the 60s and his peak lasted until the late 90s. He has won 10 Grammys, three Latin Grammys has been […]
Vance Joy released the song "Riptide" in 2013 as one of the songs of his debut EP, God Loves You When You're Dancing, and it was also a part of his debut album, Dream Your Life Away, which was released the following year. Despite having other recognizable songs, "Riptide" is without a doubt his most successful one […]