The first decade of the new and current millennium was a time for innovation and revivals, shaping the line of approach from Rock N’ Roll to new inputs of popular music. Alternative Rock saw a revitalizing new scene and entry towards a limbo between mainstream and underground. Post punk tendencies became a trend, and goth-emo …
From his eccentric guitar solo on Hotel California to 8 minutes of pure blues bliss on Life’s Been Good, Joe Walsh is nothing short of an American rock icon. As The Eagles’ lead guitarist, Joe has inspired millions of guitar players worldwide, including Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, and Pete Townshend (all of whom are legends …
Purchasing a guitar system is not something you do every day. So, there are some things you need to know and consider when doing it. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process and help you find the right system for you. We’ll start this article by jumping straight into reviews on the best …
Learning to sing can be difficult if you’re just starting out with no formal training. Until you’ve learned advanced singing techniques, most will struggle with more complex music tracks. Whether you are an aspiring artist or just a hobbyist looking to improve your karaoke game, you should consider finding some easy songs to sing in …
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced guitar, chances are that you might not be fully convinced with your guitar tone as yet. That beginner amp no longer does justice to your playing and maybe you want to hear yourself in a recording or try various guitar sounds/amps and see how they work for your …
After learning the basic open chords, a great next step for mastering the fretboard is to learn chords with sharps (#) and flats (â™) like the C# Chord. In this article, I will cover the most common shapes of the C# guitar chord, as well as a couple of lesser-known, yet extremely useful, variations of …
Collecting guitar pedals for many players becomes a hobby just by itself. Once you start buying one pedal after another, it’s almost impossible to stop yourself from buying one more. The next thing you know, you realize you’ve spent more money on pedals than on guitars (laughs). Done right, pedals can take your guitar tone …
For an electric bass player, there are two things that make up over 90 percent of your tone; the bass that you play and the amp that you use to amplify your instrument. You’ve already got your bass, so now you need the right amp to let it truly shine. You have the option of …
The 12AX7 is one of the most influential and popular vacuum tubes used for guitar amplifiers and other audio-related equipment. This small device has played a major role in shaping many iconic electric guitar tones since it was first used many decades ago. Known for its high-gain design and warm, immersive sound, the 12AX7 is …
They say you’ll always remember your first guitar, and I’ve definitely found this to be true. You’re going to spend a ton of time playing your first guitar so you want to make sure you choose one that fits your preferences. Whatever guitar you choose should look, feel, and be all-around exciting to pick up …