Getting better as a guitar player often involves jamming and performing with other musicians. That is where a substantial amount of your growth happens naturall...
If you are learning to become a jazz guitarist, you might be one of many that struggle to express captivating, contemporary jazz harmony. One of the best ways t...
If you just take a moment to ponder it, you can probably think of a couple of your favorite guitar solos. The ones you are thinking of are probably your favorit...
As guitar players, we are always trying to improve on the skills we have learned. And, one the best ways to learn new music and improve your performance is to p...
Rhythm and groove are essential factors in any musical performance. These are what set the vibe of the song, which supports the story unfolding within song’s me...
Folk Jazz is what could be described as a unique fusion of Jazz with other American roots styles. These influences include R&B, Blues, Country, Singer/songwrite...
Most guitarists can pull at least a couple of fingerpicking patterns out of their pockets. The Travis picking pattern or simple arpeggios are some common ones. ...
The art of creating a tantalizing guitar solo is not solely about scales, arpeggios, or technical skills on the fretboard. Of course, these are all important to...
The second half of the '50's was a very special time for music. Chicago Blues was at its peak, Rock & Roll was in its infancy, and Rockabilly and Surf music wer...
Brazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo is a rising star in the guitar world. He has performed in 60 countries, has 23 CDs and 3 DVDs to his credit, and has won se...
By Bobby Kittleberger, a long-time guitar player, writer, and the founder of Guitar Chalk. Available in nearly whatever form you could want there’s no shorta...
These 7 free guitar lessons are from Robben Ford's Blues Revolution, an interactive masterclass from the master of blues guitar. Embraced by listeners and playe...