Kirk Hammett Hero of the Day or Disposable Hero? Kirk Hammett is the lead guitarist for the band Metallica, a position he has held since 1983. Despite his many accomplishments and contributions to the metal genre, Hammett is no stranger to criticism for his guitar playing. Is this criticism unwarranted? Should this just be chalked …
A Guitar Skills Level Up! Playing the guitar is not merely a solo endeavor (pardon the pun); it is a journey that thrives on collaboration and shared musical experiences. Collaborating with other guitarists and musicians can be a transformative and invaluable aspect of your musical growth, regardless of their skill level relative to yours. Research …
Becoming a guitarist is a journey of self-expression, dedication, and continuous growth. However, the distinction between a beginner and an intermediate player is not always as clear as night and day. For some guitarists with a little experience, being considered a “beginner” is like an insult. The connotation can have derisive implications, but that’s another …
Are you frustrated by getting stuck trying to read difficult music notation? Would you rather just be able to learn songs a lot faster on the piano? Would you like to become better at sight reading music? If you answered “yes” to the above questions, I would like to share with you six ways to …
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Learning to play guitar is a rewarding and enjoyable experience, but it can also be intimidating for those who are new to it. There are many reasons why people may be hesitant to start learning guitar, some of the most common reasons being age, lack of time, cost, and other reasons stemming from lack of …
Improving your speed, clarity, and overall quality of playing on the guitar is a common goal for most musicians. Here are 6 strategies you can use to improve these aspects of your playing: Practice regularly. Consistent practice is one of the most important factors in improving your guitar playing. Make sure to set aside time …
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Many guitarists, dare I say, most of us, want to get faster and faster with our playing as soon as possible. For many of us, give us an electric guitar and it’s like gasoline to the fire. This desire to be incredibly fast with a musical instrument is not a new concept. The desire for …
There’s no denying the attraction to the multitude of sounds one can achieve with all the pedals made available to you: Delay Reverb Distortion Octave Compression Tuner & Volume Control Pitch Effects Chorus Flange Wah And many more… The image to the right is one example of the many ways one may connect all the …
Ever find yourself at a loss for motivation to make time for guitar (or anything music-related)? Or feel like finding the time for practice just seems impossible for any number of reasons – work schedule, kids, family/friend events, kids’ sporting/recreational events, too tired at the end of the day, too tired for early mornings, etc.? …
Acoustic? … Electric? … Classical? “What type of guitar should I buy?” is a common question when somebody decides they want to play guitar. My goal is that, by the end of this article, you’ll be able to confidently identify which guitar type is best for you. When I started playing guitar, a common piece …
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