There are two basic options when it comes to amplifying or recording your acoustic guitar. The first option is to position yourself properly in front of a microphone. This option can have its advantages. However, it is often more practical to install a pickup to allow you to plug in your guitar via instrument cable. …
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Most guitar players are obsessed when it comes to guitar and all guitar-related gear and accessories, which is why you will often find them talking about different amps, pedals, effects, strings gauges, tuners, capos, gig bags, etc. The list just goes on and on. However, there is one small item, usually made out of plastic, …
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Tuner pedals are the unsung heroes of a guitarist’s pedalboard. They perform the critical function of helping you keep your guitar pitch-perfect during a gig, or in between recording takes. Learning to tune by ear is a skill that all guitarists would benefit from developing, but it’s not practical in environments where you need to …
There’s a ridiculous number of cheap bass guitars available in today’s market. Like most products, “cheap” can also mean junk when it comes to bass guitars. This isn’t always the case of course. There are plenty of great playing, great looking, overall great value options available for you. The trick is sorting through the rubble …
Buying a capo is easy. Choosing the best one is a bit more difficult. I should know. The first time I had to choose a capo to buy, it took me weeks before I finally decided on one. While this device may seem simple enough, there are several things that should be at the top …
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It’s been rightly said that music expresses that which cannot be said, and this is even truer when it comes to love songs. Whether you’re in the throes of young love or have been married for 25 years, dedicating a love song to the man in your life is sure to set his heart aflutter. …
5 string bass guitars are fairly popular due to their ability to offer an extended lower range than 4 strings. While 4 string bass guitars are far more popular, the 5 string bass is a fun instrument to play, allows for more tones to be created, and for many worth the investment. I’ll start this …
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If we were to look into the history of modern music, it just wouldn’t be the same without the invention of solid-body electric guitars. The striking simplicity of the instrument combined with its immense potential and flexibility offers something for almost any genre that comes to mind. Be it mainstream pop music, funk, jazz, or …
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Pitch correcting vocals are common across a variety of genres, not only in recorded music but in live performances too. Although guitar effects pedals have been available for a long time now, it’s taken vocal pedals decades to catch up. With improved digital technology and processing, manufacturers have now produced some exceptional auto tune pedals …
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Before there were giant amp walls or electric guitars that became standardized across many genres, music was strictly done acoustically. However, the electric guitar didn’t replace the acoustic guitar. Both instruments continue to have their own niche as tools of expression for musicians. A piece of wood and a set of strings can achieve a …