A 4/4 is one of the most popular time signatures around, used in songs from across all kinds of genres. The biggest reason for that is that it’s a very stable rhythm pattern, both to play and to follow as a listener. And if you’re looking for a list of songs played in 4/4, then …
Although metal music has traditionally been male-dominated, over the past couple of decades we have seen a significant rise in all-female and female fronted metal bands. These powerful female figures have made their definitive mark on the music industry, playing a critical role in the continuous innovation of the metal genre into an increasingly inclusive …
In this article, we’ll take a look at how to play the C guitar chord and some C chord variations that will make this great beginner chord easy to find on the fretboard and use in various genres. The C chord and the key of C are stepping stones to launch your guitar playing skills. …
A derivative of punk rock, post punk determined to break free from rock and roll cliches and easily became one of the most diverse genres that emerged in the late 1970s. Characterized by its avoidance of three-chord progressions, rejection of high cultural references of 1960s artists like the Beatles and its avant-garde aesthetic, post punk …
The Blues Brothers from another mother blasted out of the underground scene to become America’s Rock N’ Roll sweethearts in the late 2000s, after almost a decade of building a devoted yet considerably reduced fanbase across the United States. The Black Keys are one of the most recent and remarkable Rock N’ Roll success stories, …
Looking for the perfect setlist to play at your next bar gig? We’ve got it ready for you! Playing a successful acoustic set at a pub involves adding the right kind of songs to your setlist that not only reflect your musicianship but also give the crowd something to connect to – and we’ve rounded …
Looking for fun to play tracks that’ll instantly get the crowd going? You’ve come to the right place! We’ve put together a list of the 55 most fun songs to play on guitar for guitarists of all skill levels, from beginners to seasoned veterans. These famous tracks are sure to spice up your guitar repertoire …
Creed and Alter Bridge’s guitarist Mark Tremonti has garnered recognition and prestige not only for his technical playing ability, which he has heaps of, but also for his incredible songwriting skills and musical sensibility. Having written some monumentally successful songs, including the Grammy award-winning “With Arms Wide Open” by Creed, Tremonti was awarded the 2015 …
It seems that new boutique pedal manufacturers are appearing constantly these days, which is great for guitarists who want to add the finest effects to their signal chain. Boutique pedal brands tend to be innovative, and they don’t shy away from challenging the norms. Their willingness to experiment and think outside of the box leads …
The 1990s were one of the most important turning points for rock and metal music. It was a time when new movements and rock subgenres began to flourish. Although the focus shifted from those lightning-speed fast guitar solos typical of glam (or “hair”) metal music, the guitar itself wasn’t neglected. In fact, a more down-to-earth …