The song "House of the Rising Sun" is one of the most popular songs among beginner guitarists. Its most recognizable version was recorded by the British band "The Animals" in 1964, although the song itself is significantly older than that. If you're starting out on the guitar, or even if you already have some experience […]
Drop D is a very common tuning amongst '90s Metal and Rock bands, and even nowadays. It's quite a simple alternative tuning to the standard EADGBE, as it only modifies the low E string, and the rest stay the same. It facilitates power chords in a barre chord shape on the three low strings, making […]
Learning chord shapes and the different positions on the guitar neck is essential to advance as a guitar player. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate player, there is always a new shape to learn of a familiar chord. This article will detail the c#m guitar chord charts - an essential bar chord and guitar-friendly […]
The song "Stand by Me" was originally written by Ben E. King, alongside Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. It was released in April 1961. It is one of the most popular songs of its time, and there have been countless versions recorded by other famous artists over the years. This is a great song for […]
The guitar is constantly evolving, and small boutique brands such as Relish guitars are gaining ground. This Relish guitars review and guide will detail all you need to know about them before deciding whether they are the right brand for you. My bottom line up-front: Relish guitars keep their promise of delivering a modern, highly […]
It’s a sad fact of life that some of the greatest guitarists of all time do not get given enough credit. If strangers in the street were asked about the greatest guitarist, they’ll probably mention names such as Slash, Herman Li, or Jimmie Page – all great guitarists, but not quite the greatest in my […]
Introduction: Basic Theory From a theoretical point of view, The B7 chord is a seventh or tetrad chord. This chord is formed from the major B chord and the minor seventh. Therefore, the four chord notes are the fundamental, the major third, the just fifth and the minor seventh. In this case, the fundamental is […]
Born September 14, 1996, Will Gold is a British Internet personality, Twitch streamer, and singer-songwriter. He started off in 2017 for his work with the group comedy YouTube channel SootHouse, where he made recurring appearances and was the primary editor and co-founder. He later started his channel, Wilbur Soot, on March 29, 2019. He put […]
There is no worse feeling than encountering a problem with your guitar, only to discover that it is a problem with your truss rod. The truss rod is essentially the spine of the guitar, and the thought of operating on it is incredibly intimidating. I will always remember the first time that I had to […]
With over 12,000 positive reviews and a huge online fan base, I had to check out this brand and its wares. In my Stringjoy Guitar Strings review, you'll find out everything I have learned about the brand, its strings, and which my favorites are. Starting with just $500 in his pocket, the man behind the […]