Open string licks offer guitarists an important emotional sound. To understand the application of this idea you need to get a handle on the patterns and popular keys.
Composing songs while learning theory sometimes changes a musicians thought process making writing less natural. Learn how to create a healthy balance with a few simple and practical songwriting tips.
Every basic folk, country and ragtime style incorporates something of an alternate bass note approach. This technique can be performed on only one or two chords and makes for great rhythm guitar building.
Equipment maintenance, how much do you need to know... To have a smooth gig, or session, it's not just your chops alone that need to shine. Your gear needs to work totally MINT as well. Learn the basics in this video lesson covering low-cost pro-gear.
If you are bored of the same old power chords in all of your rock jams, check this out. Seventh chords do have their place in hard rock, not just jazz. Watch the lesson!
Hendrix established his unique Delta Blues/ Rock sound with a signature rhythm guitar expression that became influential to decades of players. This lesson covers his use of a magic 5-note embellishment idea!
How great would it feel to have any finger of the plucking hand, be at your total command! Arpeggio line building gives you that kind of control. Watch the video...