Oftentimes when we think of clean singers and the techniques they use, we might describe them with terminology such as chest voice, head voice, falsetto, or belting. These are the most commonly used singing forms in popular music. Likewise, in lesser known music genres such as…
Music has been in existence for centuries and different genres of music are created over time. In this well-planned and analytical write-up, you get to know about the most popular music genre listened to around the world. You get to know how to point out the…
More often than not, the leading electric guitar brands are also the best bass guitar brands. Years of experience has allowed guitar manufacturers to understand what makes an electric guitar work. This knowledge has then been adapted to create the best bass guitars on the market.…
My favorite thing about playing blues is definitely improvising over the 12-bar boogie. Once you’ve got the basics down - how to play blues chords and how to start soloing on guitar - adding blues scales to your bag-o’-tricks is the next step to take in…
Today, we’re going to take a look at how to play blues guitar chords. You’ll learn the basic 12-bar blues progression, a couple variations, and how to play the blues in any key. By the time we’re done here, you’ll be able to go to any…
For over 100 years, the world’s greatest blues guitarists have been leaving behind a trail of amazing guitar solos in their wake. Blending blues scales and pentatonics with their own rule-breaking formulas, these great blues guitarists have crafted us a treasure trove of awesome solos to…
Whether you know it or not, every time you riff over a 12-bar progression, you’re paying homage to the pioneers and timeless masters of blues guitar. The lives and licks of the best blues guitarists could fill pages—as evidenced by the many great blues history books—but…
When looking at a typical metal (genre) guitar - their finish, look and sound - sometimes almost make you feel that they are really made of metal. However, that is not true. A great majority of guitars are actually made of wood. Sidenote: I didn't say…
There are tons of options to choose from when you're looking for a new instrument, whether you're seeking an electric guitar, a steel string acoustic, or a traditional nylon string guitar. Don't know the difference? We've outlined what makes a classical guitar different from a steel-string…
What’s the Difference Between a Classical and Acoustic Guitar?
Like with any new hobby, learning to play guitar comes with a slew of new terms and qualifiers that you're probably puzzling over. The difference between a classical and an acoustic guitar is just one of many things you want to know about as you start…