Utilizing alternate tunings can add a whole new dimension to your guitar playing. For the characteristically growly and heavy tones, D-standard is simply “Standard tuning,” aka “E Standard,” but dropping each string one full step to D-G-C-F-A-D. Although widely used in metal, D-standard has also found a place in several iconic grunge, pop, and folk …
Steve Vai, innovator of “stunt guitar” and mercurial, enigmatic solo artist. His unique playing style is rooted firmly in precision and infinite expression, and over five decades remains at the forefront of potent shred guitar. Appropriately, his first job as a guitarist came with Frank Zappa, who often referred to Vai, then aged eighteen, as …
When it comes to music, it’s fair to say that things move in cycles, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the case of classic rock. Only a decade ago, listening to classic rock was uncool, but over the last few years, it has been making somewhat of a comeback. Old bands are reuniting …
Whether it is for the Holiday season, their birthday, or a special event, putting a little time and effort into choosing a gift goes a long way. If you need a gift for someone who loves to play guitar, look no further! Being a guitar player myself, it was easy for me to put together …
When you’re first learning to play the ukulele, you don’t have to start with boring songs like Mary Had a Little Lamb. What you need is a little inspiration to make learning the ukulele fun and entertaining. Wondering which songs to learn first? Don’t worry; in this article, we’ve listed our favorite easy ukulele songs …
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 …
From L.A. nightclub P-Funk underdogs to one of the most notorious and consecrated bands of the past several decades, The Red Hot Chili Peppers formed in Los Angeles California in 1983. Now back to their most iconic line up: Vocalist Anthony Kiedis, bassist Michael “Flea” Balzary, drummer Chad Smith and guitarist John Frusciante. The band …
Although metal music has traditionally been male-dominated, over the past couple of decades we have seen a significant rise in all-female and female fronted metal bands. These powerful female figures have made their definitive mark on the music industry, playing a critical role in the continuous innovation of the metal genre into an increasingly inclusive …
In this article, we’ll take a look at how to play the C guitar chord and some C chord variations that will make this great beginner chord easy to find on the fretboard and use in various genres. The C chord and the key of C are stepping stones to launch your guitar playing skills. …
A derivative of punk rock, post punk determined to break free from rock and roll cliches and easily became one of the most diverse genres that emerged in the late 1970s. Characterized by its avoidance of three-chord progressions, rejection of high cultural references of 1960s artists like the Beatles and its avant-garde aesthetic, post punk …