There are three essential chords you need to learn to get you going on playing a whole variety of pop, rock, and country songs. There are very many written using those chords. Continue reading Bringing It All Together – Essential Major Chords
Sometimes, the cover version of a song is better than the original. Sometimes, not so much. That’s why this is the ambiguous list of cover songs. Continue reading Cover Songs, Part 2…the ambiguous list
If you’ve ever heard of the term I-IV-V (1-4-5) song, this is what we are talking about in this article. And G, C, and D is about as common a combination for a 1-4-5 song as you can find. Continue reading One-Four-Five, That’s the Whole Point of the Series
Continuous learning in the world of guitar can be an arduous and frustrating endeavor. But if you truly have desire to improve, learn and perfect your craft, don’t despair because there are certain concrete steps you can take now to help you on your journey to guitar mastery. Continue reading Five Things You Can Do Now To Improve Your Guitar Playing
When I’ve had a bad day, playing guitar helps me forget what’s gone wrong by focusing all of my attention on my guitar. Continue reading Five Reasons Why I Play Guitar
Sometimes what makes a song great is the performance. The original incarnation of a really good song can provide the foundation of future greatness in the form of an even better cover version. Continue reading Better the Second Time Around – 5 Essential Covers That Were Better Than the Original
Throughout the years, rock & roll has produced some truly awe inspiring moments of musical genius. Nowhere more so than in the arena of guitar solos. From the early classic rock masters such as Hendrix, Page, and Clapton, to head bangers like Van Halen and Angus Young, the history of rock & roll is full of guitar mastery and brilliance Continue reading Inspiration From Greatness – 5 Essential Guitar Solos That Fit Perfectly With Their Songs
Some songs may be simple enough to learn. But making them sound anywhere close to as good as the original version is far from easy. Continue reading Simply Genius
We do it for the love and passion we feel about improving our guitar playing prowess and for making the music we love. Continue reading Keys to Improving Your Guitar Playing
Tuning your guitar is perhaps the most important skill a new guitar player needs to learn. You cannot play your guitar if it is not in tune and guitars don’t stay in tune for very long. Continue reading Tuning Your Guitar
