Pop songs are always a great starting point for beginner guitarists. Many of these songs will have very catchy melodies as well as easy-to-follow rhythms that are perfect for newbies. The structure is also predictable, allowing novice guitarists to learn the different basics of guitar playing. The lyrics are also easy to remember. It would …
Whether you’re a beginner guitar player or you’re just looking for some relaxing songs to play, slow guitar songs can be some of the most enjoyable to play. If you are just learning to play guitar, you might also like our articles on easy acoustic guitar songs and easy electric guitar songs. Many of them …
While metal music got some negative coverage in its early days, there’s absolutely no doubt that it made a huge mark on modern music in general. And as it evolved, it began impacting other genres as well, even taking an important place in mainstream waters. But although it’s widely accepted that the Metal genre started …
A gift is a sign of attention that can brighten someone’s day and put a smile on their face at any time of the year, day or night. It doesn’t have to be big, expensive, or exclusive. The key to a quality gift is to know the person we plan to surprise well, to know …
It’s a testament to Neil Young’s incredible vocal and songwriting ability that his prodigious guitar playing often goes unnoticed in comparison. Neil’s early rock and roll roots are reflected in his guitar playing, which alternates between a raucous rock and sweet, delicately picked acoustic work. His early career consisted largely of troubadour-style folk music firmly …
Thurston Moore is one of the most impactful guitar players in recent history, at the age of 22, he was already a pioneer, co-creating the Noise rock subgenre, one that would parallel shoegaze in terms of relevance and counter culture. At the time, he wasn’t an avid guitar player, instead, he was a young, ambitious …
One of the most recognizable rock figures of all time, an avid Les Paul collector and an overall guitar legend, the man in the hat, Saul “Slash” Hudson was born into a family of artists before making a name for himself with Guns N’ Roses. Before moving to Los Angeles at the age of five, …
Paul McCartney, arguably the most prolific Beatle, not only did he help shape the face of modern music with his original project but he has also written some of the greatest songs from the past 60 years. Guinness Book of World Records even recognizes McCartney as the “most honored composer and performer in history!” Throughout …
Buckethead is about as unique of a guitar player as they come. He needs no partners in crime to thrive, some may consider him a gun for hire, and certainly one of the most sought after in Rock’s experimental elite. Additionally, this is the man credited for bringing a whole new gritty and aggressive grime …
While the 1960s were a decade of great change in popular music, the evolution of rock and roll arguably reached full swing in the 1970s. With the development of hard rock and heavy metal, the entire musical landscape had changed. Musicians weren’t afraid to experiment, resulting in some game-changing hits. Without a doubt, one of …