May 1, 2008
- A Great Tip For Rock and Blues Guitar Improvisation
Have you ever wanted to go to a music store and get a book that had the best information on how to play guitar, explained in ways that were easy to understand and made sense, and not know which book to buy? Ever go out and get that book, only to discover that it had a bunch of information that you didn't need and didn't make a good deal of sense after all? Ever wonder whether the "get chops quick" guitar methods so prevalent on the Internet today are really ripoffs? Well, no need for further frustration, help is here.
- What Is the Best Way to Learn Guitar?
Over the last few decades blues music has increased in its popularity, learning to play guitar has become exciting for many people. While there are many teenagers out there who dream of becoming pop superstars or rock legends, there are also many people that want to learn how to play the guitar just for their own simple enjoyment. Unfortunately too many people don't find the best way to learn guitar and after a few unsuccessful attempts, they actually give up on what so excited them in the beginning.
April 30, 2008
- Mastering Slowhand Blues Like Eric Clapton
The slowhand blues is the most prominent technique that makes blues music what it is today. Mastering the slowhand blues will require time, effort and focus and above all in-depth understanding of the different blues scales and the blues notes.
- 5 Greatest Quotes For Becoming A Better Guitar Musician
1) "Don't Just Copy The Licks, Use The Concept." -Roger Mckinley
April 29, 2008
- Learn How To Play Difficult Guitar Chords
Many of the 7 chords and their extensions, 9,11,13 etc are seemingly very difficult to create with your fret hand. However, there are a few tricks that can help you create these beautiful chords without growing two more fingers.
- The Top 5 Best Guitar Playing Tips of All Time
Here are the 5 greatest tips of all times made by famous people and how they can apply to guitar playing. I've heard and read these tips over the severals years and all of them have earned their weight in gold :
April 27, 2008
- The Best Blues Guitar Scales - For Lead Guitar
Playing best blues guitar scales include the Am Pentatonic scales, natural A minor scales, E minor, G shuffle licks and many others. These scales can help you not only to master the blues scales but also help you to play lead guitar and improvise your own lick and riffs over blues backing tracks.
April 26, 2008
- Discipline In Blues Guitar Practicing
Any professional blues guitarist will tell you this: Discipline is very crucial when it comes to practising the guitar. Learning to play the guitar is one of the most gratifying things I have ever done in my life but it was also one of the most difficult. The reason is that I became adept with my instrument is simple. I practised! Not only did I practise, I practiced a great deal; every day in my bedroom.
- Blues Guitar and Its Influence on Modern Day Music
Join me as I examine the joys of blues guitar and the major influence it has had on modern day music. Learn how to make your guitar sing out what you're feeling. Learn how to play with blues rhythm and try out some new chords and strumming patterns.
April 25, 2008
- BB King - Play Blues Guitar In Street Corners for Dimes
In his youth he played on street corners for dimes and pennies! He was born on 16 September, 1925 on a plantation in Itta Bena, Mississippi, near Indianola. He spent his youth playing on street corners for dimes. Today B.B. King (Riley B. King) averages 250 'packed to the rafters' concerts around the world each and every year.
- Mastering and Playing Blues Guitar Chords and Rhythm.
My favorite chords are blues chords. While some of them may be a little more complicated, you can really get a groove going with them
April 23, 2008
- The Ultimate Guitar Tone - Common Guitar Myth
Come with us as we examine one of the most common guitar playing myths about guitar tone. Many think that buying expensive equipment will give you great sound. Join us as we discover what the true secret is to capturing professional sounding tones
April 22, 2008
- Improve Your Lead Guitar Playing Skills
Join us as we take a deeper look at some tips that can help you to improve your lead guitar playing skills. We will discuss different methods of achieving better speed as well as the benefit of playing along with guitar backing tracks.
April 11, 2008
- Tips on Playing Guitar Power Chords
Power Chords are an important aspect of playing lead guitar and lies somewhere between basic and intermediate guitar playing. Mostly used in classic rock music, power chords can be used in progressive, metal and other forms of rock music.
April 7, 2008
- Using Hybrid Picking and Legato Technique In Rock Guitar Playing
Guitar and Rock music are inseparable and probably one of the primary reasons for this is that most rock numbers or compositions have generally prolonged lead guitar solos. The lead guitar solos can be practiced by using different scales and guitar improvisation techniques like hybrid picking and legato technique.
- Hybrid Picking and Legato - Guitar Techniques Simplified
Guitar and Rock music are inseparable and probably one of the primary reasons for this is that most rock numbers or compositions have generally prolonged lead guitar solos. The lead guitar solos can be practiced by using different scales and guitar improvisation techniques like hybrid picking and legato technique.
March 20, 2008
- ONLINE ACOUSTIC GUITAR LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS
Players of all skill levels and musical interests are bound to find something interesting useful and handy in our pages of online guitar lessons for beginners. You can easily pick up a new tune or technique right away. Each of the lessons includes music and tab and audio clips.
March 18, 2008
- Gibson Les Paul Guitar. The Gibson Icon.
One of the stars of the guitar world is the Gibson Les Paul Guitar. A solid body electric guitar, the partnership between Les Paul and Gibson Guitars began in the 1940s. Lester Paul was a very popular guitarist musician of the time and was well known due to his radio show. In his spare time Les Paul also enjoyed playing around with the idea of amplification of the guitar sound and dubbing of various sounds over the top of others.
- Learn Alternate Picking and flawlessly execute fast picking licks
Short Description: Alternate Picking allows you to pick the strings of a guitar really fast. You can learn the technique of alternate picking in this article.
- Hold the Pick Like a Professional
Short Description: Holding the pick is the first step in learning how to play on the guitar. This article guides you step by step on the art of holding the pick.








