Advanced guitar


Learning To Use The Whammy Bar

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

There are just some techniques that a beginner isn’t going to be able to execute with a guitar that the professionals can perform with ease. Using the whammy bar is one of these advanced guitar techniques that guitarists should only approach once they have a solid understanding of the fundamentals. Properly known as a tremolo [...]

How To Master The Guitar

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Once an aspiring guitarist has a good handle on chords, scales, strumming patterns and techniques, and basic rhythms, he or she can usually get by playing most styles of music. But they’ve only reached the tip of the iceberg when it comes to mastering the guitar. Mastering the guitar is not achieved simply by being [...]

Tips For Playing Heavy Metal On The Guitar

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

Ever since Tony Iommi chugged out his first riffs for Black Sabbath in the 1960s, heavy metal guitarists have been pushing the boundaries of what is possible on a guitar. Excesses in power, speed, complexity and sheer volume have become hallmarks for heavy metal. As with any type of rock music, heavy metal simply would [...]

Tips For Playing Rock Music On Guitar

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

What inspires a person to pick up a guitar can vary, but for many, a certain riff or solo in their favorite rock song is the impetus that leads them to want to play the instrument themselves. This is especially true in rock music, where legendary guitarists like Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Pete Townshend and [...]

How To Play An Electric Guitar

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Many people who are just beginning to learn the guitar start out on an acoustic, and with good reason. Acoustic guitars are usually significantly less expensive than electric guitars, and they require no additional equipment or hardware to be able to play. There are valid reasons to start off and learn how to play an [...]

How To Play An Acoustic Guitar

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

The acoustic guitar has become an iconic instrument in modern music, from its overwhelming presence in country and folk music to its prominent role in rock. It is an instrument that can be played with both delicacy and force, a versatility belied by its seemingly simple structure. For the purposes of this article, we’ll focus [...]

How To Play A Classical Guitar

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

If heavy metal represents the loudest, most aggressive sound that can be played on a guitar, then the sounds that emanate from a classical guitar are on the extreme opposite end of the spectrum. A classical guitar is typically associated with soft, soothing sounds, and its history dates back for centuries. In this article we [...]

How To Write A Great Guitar Solo

Tuesday, June 30th, 2009

For many styles of music, from rock to blues and everything in between, the guitar solo is the best chance for a guitar player to shine. You will be given the spotlight and an opportunity to show off the skills produced by hours upon hours of practice. Anyone with any skill can write a solo, [...]

Advanced Guitar Techniques

Monday, May 18th, 2009

It is often said that the guitar is easy to learn, but difficult to master. This of course assumes that it’s possible to master the guitar. Even musicians who’ve been playing for decades continue to discover and develop new advanced techniques – most would not consider themselves masters. Whether mastery of the guitar is possible [...]