A high-quality amplifier is one of the best ways to improve your metal tone. When it comes to choosing a metal amp, you have a lot of options. You can opt for a high quality all-tube amp, but when talking about high distortion tones solid-state amps can be just as good of an option in …
If you are a classical music lover, you are probably familiar with the captivating feeling you get when you are listening to a classical piano piece. And, if you’re like me, you might even get so caught up in the experience, that you start “playing” on an imaginary piano in your head. Your fingers hit …
One of the simplest and most practical ways to learn guitar is through online guitar lessons. Sure, one-on-one lessons are great too, but they can be expensive. There are a lot of teaching styles out there, so it’s important to find a guitar teacher whose approach and teaching philosophy resonates with you. In this article, …
Whether you’re a beginner guitarist or experienced veteran, everyone likes a guitar that’s comfortable and easy to play. And that’s exactly the irresistible appeal of thin body acoustic guitars. Sure, there are times when you may prefer a massive dreadnought’s powerful projection for your recording or gig. But thin body guitars let you play effortlessly …
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 …
In this article, we’ll be discussing bass guitar companies that have forged their legacies in the guitar world, in some cases over multiple decades and even centuries. First, of foremost I want to point out that choosing the best bass guitar brand is highly subjective and will often depend on a number of factors including …
The process of buying an instrument like a trombone for yourself or your child can be an arduous task if you, like most parents or new musicians, don’t know what to look for. Don’t worry, though, after years of playing and teaching trombone, I’ll share exactly what to look for and what to avoid below. …
The longing, soulfulness, and gritty emotions evoked by the key of C minor have made it popular in blues and jazz. It doesn’t sound as lamenting and melancholic as the key of D minor, nor does it sound upbeat as a major key. Here is a great list of songs in C minor that are …
Aleksandar Zivojinovic, otherwise known by his stage name Alex Lifeson, is the lead guitarist for the legendary virtuosic rock trio, Rush. Along with his fellow Rush bandmates, Geddy Lee and Neil Peart, Lifeson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013, was made an Officer of the Order of Canada, and …
When you start to amass a considerable collection of effects pedals, the next logical step is to mount them onto a pedalboard. Incorporating a pedalboard into your setup will leave you wondering how you ever managed to cope without one! Pedalboards come in a variety of sizes and are built for specific purposes. To choose …