There are millions of songs out there that include guitar in them, but only a small subset of those songs have guitar riffs that, once you hear them, you can’t get them out of your head. Below, we’ll share some of these songs and the best guitar riffs of all time, along with some tips …
Bluegrass music has a charm all its own, and learning to play traditional bluegrass songs will enrich any guitarist’s skills, repertoire and broaden their musical horizons. And if you’re worried that bluegrass songs may be too complex or tricky for you to play, don’t worry. Even if you’re a beginner on the guitar, don’t worry. …
E minor is a widely favored key in music, renowned for its melancholic and emotional qualities. Numerous songwriters have crafted unforgettable and heart-rending pieces that prominently feature E minor as a chord or a key. Besides, the chord stands as one of the most popular chords in music, and luckily, it’s pretty easy to play! …
The single most effective way to revolutionize your guitar tone is through the use of effects pedals. Sure, your choice of amplifier and guitar model will have an impact, but having access to powerful effects while on stage gives you an abundance of options to take your songs to the next level. So why is …
Peter Frampton, whether he was playing with Humble Pie, the Herd, or through his critically acclaimed solo career has long been a staple of British rock and roll for decades. His early work was critical in the development of hard rock, and his songwriting prowess and rich tenor voice gave classic rock radio such household …
It would be impossible to imagine today’s music scene without the electric guitar. This iconic instrument single-handedly revolutionized the world of music with its millions of sonic possibilities and has birthed a mind-boggling variety of genres – from rock, blues, jazz, metal, rock n ‘ roll, and many more. So if you want to learn …
Open D tuning is one of the most popular alternate tunings and a creative tool that many guitarists enjoy. Whether you’re composing your own original music or just playing your favorite songs, it will for sure expand your music theory knowledge and guitar-playing skills. You will discover so many new possibilities and different chord shapes …
The electric guitar has seen thousands of variations produced since the instrument’s original inception in the 1930s, but one model still stands out almost unchanged from its original design is the almighty Fender Stratocaster. It features a classic double-cutaway body design, paired with a very comfortable maple neck and a “6-in-line” headstock. You’ll find the …
The tone of your guitar is a result of several factors including body shape, strings, and pickups. But the tonewood used in your guitar’s fretboard, neck, and body also plays an important role in what your instrument will sound like. Given the several different types of guitar tonewoods available, it can often be tricky to …
E flat standard tuning is like standard (E A D G B E) tuning, except everything’s a half step down. So from the lowest string up, it’s Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb. It’s enharmonic with D sharp standard tuning (D# G# C# F# A# D#), just spelled out differently. It’s typically played on lighter …