In this first episode of Blues Chronicles, Reverend Robert Jones discussed the roots and origin of the guitar in blues music, specifically the role Blind Lemon ...
Learning how to take a solo is a rite of passage for serious guitar players. And, thinking about taking a guitar solo, you are probably imagining a yourself hol...
Thom Bresh is, what anyone would call, an entertainment industry success. He has appeared on HBO specials, been nominated for two GRAMMY awards and one Academy ...
Learning any new style of guitar playing, naturally, comes as a challenge. This can seem especially true when first entering the realm of jazz guitar. Jazz is a...
Prolifically utilized in pop, funk, soul, and R&b, the "bubble part" is a populular guitar technique. Characterized by it's rhythmic potency, the bubble part is...
Playing fills on any instrument is a great way to add tasteful excitement to a line or a groove. This, naturally, applies to the bass as well! Whether they add ...
If any of the world's music cultures especially highlight the importance of the guitar, they are those found in the Latin American countries. With nuanced rhyth...
Blues music, having diffused into all parts of the world, comes in many shapes in forms. Thus, many places have they own adaptations of this American style. Ken...
Improvising in a jazz context can be a daunting skill to grapple with. But, one of the keys to improving this skill is intentionally targeting, or resolving to ...
The "Excello" sound, or as we call it, "Swamp Blues," is a unique combination of sounds. It is an adaptation of Luisiana-style blues, but adds elements of Cajun...
If you're trying to get more creative in your guitar chord playing, there are some simple things you can try out. Adding embellishments to open-position chords ...
When we think about great songwriters, our first thoughts might be about their storytelling. Or, perhaps, you might imagine a catchy melody written by a songwri...
