Wes Montgomery is a name that resonates with brilliance, innovation, and unparalleled virtuosity. Born in 1923 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Montgomery went on to b...
In most single-note situations, guitarists find themselves playing one note with one finger and then another note with another finger. What better way to prepar...
Guitarists throughout history have left an indelible mark on the world of music, revolutionizing the instrument and inspiring generations to come. Among these l...
When it comes to influential guitarists who have left an indelible mark on music history, one name stands out: Albert King. Born Albert Nelson on April 25, 1923...
Jeff Beck is a name that resonates through the annals of guitar music history. With his innovative playing style, impeccable technique, and boundless creativity...
When it comes to discussing the most influential figures in the history of guitar music, few names carry the weight and significance of Jimmy Page. As a guitari...
In the world of funk, jazz, and blues, solos are rarely pre-written. Almost always, they are improvised. In fact, the best players in these realms craft a diffe...
Musicians of any kind, and notably guitar players, know the significant role the pentatonic scale plays in many genres. We use it EVERYWHERE in blues, country, ...
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...
Soul Jazz, although having been established and popularized in the '60s and '70s, lives on today in many popular artists' styles. Then, it was players like Phil...
Whether you play guitar, or any other instrument, learning to lock into the groove of a song is vital. When soloing, nailing the groove has the effect of making...
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...