Vintage guitars are often sought after… Why? The allure of owning a piece of music history… the unique tone… or the potential investment value? Or maybe the draw of vintage Fender Stratocasters and Gibson Les Pauls. But do they really sound better than modern guitars? Are vintage guitars worth it? Vintage guitars are indeed worth … Read more
Ever wondered how to change the sound of your electric guitar to make it sound like you’re playing an entirely different instrument? Or perhaps you’re new to the world of electric guitars and are curious about how to make your guitar sound electric or even mimic the mellow tones of an acoustic guitar? You’re in … Read more
Do you ever feel like you’ve mastered the basics of chords on guitar? That maybe you are comfortable playing a few simple songs around a campfire? That perhaps it’s time to move on to more challenging material. What to Learn After Basic Chords on Guitar? If you really like playing chords you can get started … Read more
Here is my take on how to use a Capo on the guitar and why you might do so. I’m going to get the controversial bit out of the way first! And that is: How is capo pronounced? Is it kay-poh (“a” sounding as in plate) or ka-poh (“a” sounding as in bad)? Most people will … Read more
Here I’m going to talk about some guitar string bending techniques that will give you some new ideas as well as add control and expressiveness to your guitar playing. When you get this right, the expressiveness you can bring to the guitar is awesome – just listen to the likes of David Gilmore, Robben Ford, … Read more
Here, I’m going to share my top 5 tips on how to play slide guitar and introduce you to some awesome lessons if you want to get started with this great art. There is something really evocative about slide guitar isn’t there? It’s got a whole new sound (of course!), and is usually synonymous with … Read more
Want to find out how to play the B minor chord on the guitar – your wish is my command, this is the only article you’ll ever need! There are many ways to play the B minor chord on the guitar, so what I am going to do for you here is show you some … Read more
Searching for help with the Am chord on the guitar? – you’ve found it, instructions below! The Am chord (A minor) can be played in quite a few different ways on the guitar – well, lots actually. I will show you some of the usual ways of playing it, but I’m not going to show … Read more
Learning how to read guitar tab might look a bit scary, but it is made easy as long as someone explains the basics to you – and that is exactly what I’m going to do here. By the end of this post, you will be able to read and play a guitar tab, that’s a … Read more
In this article, I will cover my method for making (right-handed) guitar tab more usable and easily readable for left-handed guitar players. I am often struck by the absence of left-handed guitar tabs available on the internet or even the recognition that left-handed guitarists might struggle to use the vast majority of guitar tabs out … Read more