Fingerpicking is a style of playing the guitar that requires playing the individual notes of a chord rather than strumming the chords as a group. This produces tonal qualities that are both polyphonic and harmonic, giving color to the song. Unfortunately, fingerstyle is not that easy. This technique requires deft fingers, but you shouldn’t be …
While shopping for an acoustic guitar, the choices can seem limitless. There are so many different types of acoustic guitars and it can be difficult to choose the one that will compliment you and your playing style. Figuring out which type will best suit your needs can be challenging, which is why we are here …
Choosing a high-quality acoustic guitar on a budget can be a challenge because there are many to choose from and some are much better than others. Also, there are a lot of different factors to consider, depending on your needs, apart from just the price, such as the reason for purchase, for instance. If you …
Learning to play the bass guitar is similar to learning to play a traditional guitar. There are fewer chords to master and the fingering techniques are not as complicated as the ones used in an acoustic guitar. The strings are heavier though, making finger strength and dexterity very important. Of course, when starting out it’s …
The 1990s brought attention to international underground music scenes, with new divergent genres making an entry to the alternative game and breaking into a new scheme. The earlier half of the decade delved romantically into anti-pop tendencies. Smells Like Teen Spirit’s massive airplay and unexpected success had major record labels looking to tap the commercial …
I’ll say it now, buying a looper pedal might just be one of the best investments you’ll make as a guitarist. Adding a looper to your setup can be a great practice tool that helps you with your soloing and harmony, but it can also enhance your live performances by adding new dimensions to your …
If you have recently bought a new guitar, you will want to get a great guitar strap to go with it. Guitar straps are necessary for playing guitar while standing and they also provide an attractive look that is important to many guitarists. As soon as you start looking for guitar straps, you will see …
Over the past few years, digital pianos and keyboard pianos have gained increasing popularity as technology has developed to create an authentic acoustic piano experience and sound. Without the weight and lack of portability associated with a traditional upright or grand piano, keyboards provide musicians with the flexibility to perform from almost anywhere. Whether you’re …
There’s no sugarcoating it: shopping for a bass amp can be quite a headache. Whether you’re buying something small on a budget, or you’re preparing to invest in a professional-grade amp to complete your rig, the sheer amount of options on the market are sure to overwhelm you. How many watts? Combo or stack? Tube …
When it comes to creating unique guitar tones, effects pedals provide musicians with the platform to express themselves in an original and interesting way. Indeed, amplifiers and guitars have a notable impact on the tone and style of a guitarist, but when you throw effects pedals into the mix, a new dimension of possibilities opens …