Country music, though derived from a number of other styles, is famous for some of its own, original sounds. One of these unique sounds is the pedal steel guita...
If your goal as a blues guitarist is to get on stage with the band more, chances are you will be filling a couple different roles. That is, you probably won't j...
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If you are a connoisseur of blues styles, you've probably explored at least some of the legends' work. Fred McDowell, John Lee Hooker, Blind Willie Johnson, amo...
If you own an acoustic guitar and play it regularly, there's a chance you have tried to write your own songs, or learn covers of others'. And, perhaps, you've c...
If you are a fan of soul music, it is not hard to notice how vital a part the guitar player has in the arrangement of most songs. Players like Johnny Watson, Wo...
One of the most essential skills for any jazz guitar player to learn is comping in a trio setting. Nailing the harmonic texture, navigating odd meters, and sitt...
Starting to learn classical guitar may seem daunting - even to those who play other styles of guitar! However, getting your feet wet with this genre is easier t...
If you aspire to become a skilled jazz musician, learning to improvise is essential. And when improving your improvisational skills, learning to build compellin...
If you are here reading this blog, you have probably become interested enough in fretless bass guitar to either purchase one, or learn more about its potential....
If you are striving to become a seasoned blues guitar player, learning the art of crafting compelling chord melodies is essential. Learning to solo is one thing...
In this episode of History of Rock, Andy Aledort examines another one of the essential British Invasion bands: The Kinks. When The Kinks released their song, "Y...