Fingerpicking is a style of playing the guitar that requires playing the individual notes of a chord rather than strumming the chords as a group. This produces tonal qualities that are both polyphonic and harmonic, giving color to the song. Unfortunately, fingerstyle is not that easy. This technique requires deft fingers, but you shouldn’t be …
Learning to play the bass guitar is similar to learning to play a traditional guitar. There are fewer chords to master and the fingering techniques are not as complicated as the ones used in an acoustic guitar. The strings are heavier though, making finger strength and dexterity very important. Of course, when starting out it’s …
The 1990s brought attention to international underground music scenes, with new divergent genres making an entry to the alternative game and breaking into a new scheme. The earlier half of the decade delved romantically into anti-pop tendencies. Smells Like Teen Spirit’s massive airplay and unexpected success had major record labels looking to tap the commercial …
When it comes to music, it’s fair to say that things move in cycles, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the case of classic rock. Only a decade ago, listening to classic rock was uncool, but over the last few years, it has been making somewhat of a comeback. Old bands are reuniting …
Life isn’t always easy for musicians, but where you live can help immensely when it comes to that elusive “big break” everyone’s looking for. Different cities are ideal not only for different types of music, but they can also provide better opportunities or lower costs of living compared to others. Here are the twelve best …
Singing karaoke is one of the most awesome and fun things to do whether alone or with friends but many people find themselves shy, nervous, or intimidated. It doesn’t have to be this way and it isn’t difficult at all if you choose the right song for your voice and occasion. Most importantly you should …
The songs we know and love are often a reflection of our favorite artists’ personalities. And while some musicians choose to express themselves with a series of complex chords, some do it with just two! Personally, I feel that when the soundscape is dominated by just 2 chords, the listener invariably ends up paying a …
Let me just say it out loud: If you thought that there aren’t too many professional female bassists around, then you thought wrong. There are some insanely talented female bassists out there. I’ve noticed that not too many young girls are encouraged to pick up the bass guitar when they’re starting out, and I can’t …
Imagine you’ve had a long day and just got home, sat on your favorite chair and started staring at the horizon onto the sunset, what genre are you listening to? If your answer wasn’t R&B, you need this article more than it needs you. The beauty of R&B is that it leaves space to combine …
The Drop D tuning is one of the most popular alternate tunings around, and it’s also the easiest to learn! A staple alternate tuning for some of the most iconic rock and metal songs, Drop D is a great tool for both beginners and experienced musicians. From opening up simple ways to play power chords …