Getting Started With Jazz Guitar

Guest post by Chad Johnson - guitarist, author, & Hal Leonard digital content specialist For many guitarists who start out as rock, country, or blues players, learning jazz can be a bit intimidating. At first glance, there seems to be very little in common between jazz and popular music. The scales have weird names like... Continue Reading →

How to Start to Learn Guitar Solos

Guest post by Leo Nguyen, founder of Six String Tips Playing guitar solos is one of the highest aspirations a guitar player can have. We've all heard amazing guitar solos that are so inspiring that they make us want to do whatever it takes to be able to play them, right? You may be in... Continue Reading →

First Rule of Guitar: Never Give Up

Guest post by Michael Andros I picked up the guitar at 14, played in a band for 14 years, then quit. Years later I picked it up again and have been going strong ever since. But the road to guitar greatness is littered with those who gave up. Hopefully, my experience helps you avoid becoming... Continue Reading →

How to Play the Electric Guitar: Songs, Techniques, Effects, and other Beginner Fundamentals

Guest post by JBostian Music making is more accessible than it has ever been. In fact, there has been a significant rise in searches for music creation software and instrument sales in the last couple of months. Anyone from beginners to virtuosos can now make a record of their own from the comfort of their... Continue Reading →

Top 10 Facts About Drums

Written by Austin Hennen Vigil The drum is a member of the percussion group of musical instruments and is considered the most important component of the rhythm section of a band; essentially, it is the backbone. Dozens of different types of drums in many shapes and sizes exist today. Drums are the world's oldest musical... Continue Reading →

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