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 lineup: Vocalist Anthony Kiedis, bassist Michael “Flea” Balzary, drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist John Frusciante. The band went …
If you’re on this page, you’re a fan of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, a.k.a. RHCP, just like me! Founded in 1983, this band has revolutionized the concept of alternative funk rock music altogether in the most unimaginable way. To date, the band has 13 albums registered under its name. If you’re looking for easy …
You don’t need to be a guitar virtuoso to start playing awesome songs on your guitar. In fact, you can play a ton of cool songs using just four chords! Today, we have compiled a list of easy four-chord songs to help you kickstart and expand your repertoire. From pop, rock, and folk to reggae, …
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 …
Diving into the world of 7-string guitars has an almost intrinsic relationship with metal and heavier genres of music. While some bands and artists may use 7-string guitars in less intense styles of music, when we think of 7-string guitars, we think of metal. And the more strings you add, the heavier it gets! That …
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 …
Disney has produced many of the most popular and magical movies of all time. Along with the movies themselves, the songs and soundtracks used by Disney are also upbeat, powerful, and easily recognized by most people. They also happen to be a ton of fun to play on the guitar, and there are many Disney …
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! …
You may have already heard about Drop B tuning, especially if you’re into metal or hard rock music from iconic bands such as Slipknot, Machine Head, Lamb of God, and many others. Playing your guitar in Drop B tuning is an excellent way of drastically dropping the overall range of your guitar. In this article, …
As a beginner guitarist, coming up with chord progressions all on your own can be tricky. And while it’s always good to be creative and play around, knowing some common chord progressions can give you a powerful tool to understand the structure of some of the most popular songs while also giving you the ability …