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. …
A 12 string guitar, whether it be acoustic or electric, can open up a new avenue of sound that 6 string guitars simply cannot reach. Ringing out big thick open chords and adding a harmonic “fullness” to your tone, a 12 string guitar can be an extremely valuable addition to your guitar rack. This is …
Change is an unavoidable part of our lives, whether it’s changes in places, people, or in other aspects of life. And whether we like to admit it or not, we ourselves have either changed or need to change. There are many things or events that could bring us to changing ourselves, some of which may …
A distortion pedal is one of the first stompboxes a bass player should purchase. It’s an easy way to increase your sonic versatility and to add oomph and aggression to your tone, often with dramatic results. So, you’ve been thinking about adding a little more dirt to your bass tone or wondering about what distortion …
Compressors are among the most undervalued effects pedals and somewhat of a mystery to many bass players out there. Whether on stage or in the studio, compressors are instrumental in making your bass tone cut through the mix. If you’ve never tried one, you could think your tone is just fine without one, but once …
So you are on the market for some new violin strings? Perhaps you have just purchased your first violin and you are wondering what type of strings would be best for your instrument. Or perhaps you have been playing the violin for a long time and simply would like to make a change from your …
Dave Matthews burst into the spotlight in the 90’s as one of the most unique guitar players of the era. His band, The Dave Matthews Band, which he fronts as both the lead vocalist and primary songwriter, has been one of the most commercially successful live acts of the last 25 years. In this article …
The F guitar chord can be one of the first challenges a beginner guitarist encounters but can also be a gateway to many timeless songs. The F chord, or more formally known as “F major”, is commonly played as a barre chord and usually one of the first barre chords guitarists will learn. It’s widely …
Resonator guitars don’t get enough credit, especially when it comes to mainstream music. However, when it comes to genres like bluegrass and blues, resonators are used very frequently because of their twangy metallic sound, which suits these genres extremely well. They always seem to take a back seat to both acoustic and electric guitars, which …
If you are one of those who miss the golden age of rock music, you’ll definitely enjoy this easy piano rock songs list. There are songs we specifically chose to make the piano learning process easier and more fun for you. If you are just a beginner it’s crucial to select songs that are suitable …