Looking for fun to play tracks that’ll instantly get the crowd going? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve put together a list of the 55 most fun songs to play on guitar for guitarists of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned veterans. These famous tracks are sure to spice up your guitar repertoire …
Not to be confused with the term “popular music,” pop music in and of itself is its own genre within popular music defined by the basic songwriting format of verse-chorus, with repeated hooks and a generally short length. Often associated with other genres such as rock, dance, country and urban, pop music as we know …
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 …
Buying a new acoustic guitar is always a good time, but if you are not an experienced guitarist or your budget is somewhat limited it can be tricky. There are a lot of things to know and look for to ensure you end up with a guitar you’re happy with. There are such a large …
Gibson Les Pauls and Fender Stratocasters are two of the most iconic electric guitar designs in history, and they have been dominating the market for more than 60 years. Two guitars share the fact that they have had almost instant success right after their release, and the two electric guitars are still just as popular …
In the long, storied history of the electric guitar, few artists have blended classical and metal styles with the ferocity and melodic sensibility of Yngwie Malmsteen. Sweden’s shred-meister general took the lightning-fast technique of Eddie Van Halen and Randy Rhoads and amplified it through his own baroque sensibility. Malmsteen continues to inspire awe and envy …
If you’ve found your way to this article, chances are you’re either thinking of learning the guitar or may have already taken the plunge. It’s a pretty normal question to ask – how long does it take to learn guitar? Learning the basics of the guitar is not difficult, but mastering it is a lifelong …
Derek Trucks is one of the purest blues guitarists in the world. With soul shredding slide guitar licks as a trademark for his encompassing style, he followed in, and some may even say outdid, the footsteps of his uncle, Butch Trucks, founder of the Allman Brothers Band. Trucks’ musical style is rather diverse, but it’s …
Well into the late 1970s and early 1980s, an underground new wave of heavy metal was brewing with some of the most remarkable guitarists, each inevitably ascending to Rock legend status. One of the most notable of the era was a young and energetic Dave Mustaine. Also known for his short tenure with Metallica, Mustaine …
Guitars are fragile creatures, and airlines are notoriously rough on luggage. There have been plenty of horror stories from guitarists trying to fly with their beloved guitars, only to find they’ve been cracked or damaged in transit. Musician Dave Carroll even wrote a song called “United Breaks Guitars” after his $3,500 Taylor was destroyed during …