On The Road: SXSW – Dialed In Performances
In our first post from SXSW yesterday, we promised you some performance footage from some of the amazing shows we've seen so far here at SXSW, and we finally go...
Guitar Lessons
On The Road: SXSW – Day 1
Our first 24 hours (ever) at South by Southwest (SXSW) have been a whirlwind. After flying in on Tuesday, we hustled to pick up our badges, set up our booth and...
Keith Richards: Rhythm of a Rolling Stone – Part 1
by Joe Deloro Blazing a gold and platinum trail through the pop jungles of the world for 32 years and counting the Rolling Stones long ago carved their claim...
10 Jump Blues Solos You MUST Know
by David Blacker From Charlie Christian to Hollywood Fats, Duke Robillard, Gatemouth Brown and many more, the unmistakable vocabulary of Jump Blues bridges t...
Q&A On Left Hand Form & Development – Part 1
by Jamey Andreas Question 1: Thumb Position
I like to play in a similar style to Stefan Grossman and so my left thumb is frequently held on top of the neck ...
Open Strings & Nutty Bends
by Jim Campilongo As I'm drawn to ringing dissonances, blues notes, and passing tones, I try to incorporate open strings in a melody whenever possible. Again...
10 Tips for Giggings Guitarists: Your Band
by Jimmy Leslie TrueFire is republishing this article as part of an ongoing partnership with The Best of Gig Magazine. Click here to check them out online. ...
10 Tips for Giggings Guitarists: Yourself
by Jimmy Leslie TrueFire is republishing this article as part of an ongoing partnership with The Best of Gig Magazine. Click here to check them out online. ...
Cool Aid: Spike Your Solos with Jerry Garcia’s Trippy Approach Tones
by Andy Ellis Like Stilton cheese, kimchi, or a double espresso, Jerry Garcia’s playing can be an acquired taste. Some guitarists scratch their heads over th...
10 Tips for Gigging Guitarists: Your Gear
by Jimmy Leslie TrueFire is republishing this article as part of an ongoing partnership with The Best of Gig Magazine. Click here to check them out online. ...
Hot Roddin’ Boogie: A Rockabilly Roundup
by Steve Trovato Rockabilly music is an exciting, purely American art form that emerged in the 50's and swept away teens with its high-octane rhythms. Guitar...
John Fahey & Early American Guitar
by Cody Campbell John Fahey is one of the most well respected acoustic guitar instrumentalists in American history. His style—which he called American Primit...