We recently had a chance to meet Nathan B., the guy behind Second Stage Guitars – a new site dedicated to the buying, selling and trading of guitars. The site launched recently and to help raise awareness among our guitar playing brethren, Nathan is doing a guest post on Fretbase, describing what Second Stage Guitars is all about. Second Stage Guitars is a new website dedicated to the buying, selling and trading of guitars. Our aim is to become the premier space for guitarists of all backgrounds to find their next guitar. We set out to design a site that is catered to…
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Ukulele Profile
About.com Guitar14 May 2012 | 1:44 pmIf you've ever been curious about the ukulele - how it's made, how it's tuned, and what exactly it sounds like - I've put together a short profile on the ...Read Full Post -
JamVOX III - Quick Test
GuitarVibe.com29 Apr 2012 | 2:46 amI downloaded the trial version of Vox's JamVOX III software to put it through it's paces. For those not familiar with the JamVOX, this is a software-only version of what was originally a software package that worked exclusively with Vox's own desktop speaker and computer/guitar interface. Now that they've ditched the hardware, it's somewhat more flexible. You'll still need an interface cable to connect your guitar to your computer, but those are easy to come by. I tested both a Line6 GuitarPort and an IK Media Stealth interface and both… -
Ampeg (by Burns of London) Jazz Splitsound
Guitar Blog15 May 2012 | 11:41 amguitarz.blogspot.com: Here's another familiar-looking guitar with an unfamiliar logo on it. This 1963 Ampeg guitar is a re-branded Burns of London Jazz Splitsound (although to be perfectly fair, the logo does say "Ampeg by Burns of London").Ampeg, known mainly for their amplification, have made various attempts over the years to market their own brand guitars and basses; this guitar is from their first attempt in 1963 when they imported British-made Burns Splitsound, Nu-Sonic, Split Sonic and TR_2 guitars complete with their own branding. We don't have records of how many such instruments… -
Rockschool Competition to win Fender Jazz Bass
The Bass Guitar Blog8 May 2012 | 5:23 pmYou’ll need to be fast on this one – just a few days left to win a Fender Jazz Bass, thanks to Rockschool, the well known rock and pop exams folks. They are giving the opportunity to win one of the three instruments used on their 2012 Syllabus Book covers (see, now you know they [...]
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Ukulele Profile
14 May 2012 | 1:44 pmIf you've ever been curious about the ukulele - how it's made, how it's tuned, and what exactly it sounds like - I've put together a short profile on the ...Read Full Post -
Easy Nirvana Guitar Tabs
7 May 2012 | 3:32 pmI've put together a short list of simple-to-play Nirvana songs, complete with performance tips, links to audio, and more. Easy Nirvana Guitar Tabs -
Sure, you can jam with my band...
30 Apr 2012 | 12:58 pmFor those of you who have had to endure constant requests from guitarists asking to sit in with their band... enjoy this. Hilarious! Sure, you can jam with my band.... -
CCR 'Proud Mary' Tab
29 Apr 2012 | 5:41 pmIf you're a beginner guitarist, looking for a song to practice changing chords quickly, then try playing this tab for CCR's "Proud Mary". Nothing is too complicated in this song, ...Read Full Post -
Make It Funky: A Funk Guitar Primer
29 Apr 2012 | 2:49 pmSo, ya wanna play funk guitar? Many rules of rock guitar just don't apply to funk music. In order to play funk music well, you'll have to un-learn some of ...Read Full Post
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JamVOX III - Quick Test
29 Apr 2012 | 2:46 amI downloaded the trial version of Vox's JamVOX III software to put it through it's paces. For those not familiar with the JamVOX, this is a software-only version of what was originally a software package that worked exclusively with Vox's own desktop speaker and computer/guitar interface. Now that they've ditched the hardware, it's somewhat more flexible. You'll still need an interface cable to connect your guitar to your computer, but those are easy to come by. I tested both a Line6 GuitarPort and an IK Media Stealth interface and both… -
Buying a Bass
3 Apr 2012 | 12:13 amI played bass tonight at my regular blues workshop. Normally, I play guitar, but our bass player was out and we always have too many guitar players anyways. So I tried my hand with a heavy Kramer bass. For several of the songs ("Killing Field", "Early in the Morning", "Ti Ni Nee Ni Nu") the bass and one guitar are generally playing the same riff, so it wasn't a big difference, other than the fact that the bass has a much bigger scale. At 34", it's quite a bit larger than the 25.5" of a Strat or a Music Man. -
Kala U-Bass
27 Mar 2012 | 10:58 pmI've played bass about twice in my life and so I'm really not someone with an informed opinion about what would make a good travel bass. But, I must admit, the Kala U-Bass looks pretty cool. Or at least it looks pretty cool when Tal Wilkenfield played it at this year's NAMM. If you've never heard of the Kala U-Bass, don't feel bad. Kala was just announcing some new models this year and it's definitely not a conventional bass. Kala is best known for their range of Ukeleles (get it?) and has made acoustic Ukelele basses for quite some… -
Glen Matlock, Hugh Cornwell Live!
15 Mar 2012 | 3:43 amSaw one of the best gigs of my life a few hours ago -- Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols as well as Hugh Cornwell of the Stranglers. These were two separate sets, but featured Clem Burke and Steve Fishman on drums and bass for both sets. Guitar virtuoso James Stevenson also joined Matlock on lead guitar adding great melodies and leads. I'll post a more detailed review in the coming days, but in short, this was a fantastic evening. Glen Matlock opened the show with a ton of energy and really set the tone. He played songs from throughout his career including songs… -
Calexico - The Black Light
20 Feb 2012 | 7:07 amI recently stumbled across the band Calexico and their 1998 album "The Black Light." It's hard to describe; mostly instrumental tex-mex sound sometimes called "desert noir". The band is centered around guitarist/vocalist Joey Burns and drummer John Convertino who reside in Tucscon, Arizona. "The Black Light" is a concept album of a roadtrip crossing into the desert of Arizona and Northern Mexico. The songs act as a soundscape of the journey conveying the vast panorama and stories along the way. Amazon.com Widgets Their third album,…
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New site alert: Second Stage Guitars
2 May 2012 | 10:36 amWe recently had a chance to meet Nathan B., the guy behind Second Stage Guitars – a new site dedicated to the buying, selling and trading of guitars. The site launched recently and to help raise awareness among our guitar playing brethren, Nathan is doing a guest post on Fretbase, describing what Second Stage Guitars is all about. Second Stage Guitars is a new website dedicated to the buying, selling and trading of guitars. Our aim is to become the premier space for guitarists of all backgrounds to find their next guitar. We set out to design a site that is catered to… -
Jim Marshall
6 Apr 2012 | 10:18 amJim Marshall OBE, founder of Marshall Amplification, passed away yesterday at the age of 88. Jim Marshall’s influence on the sound of rock-n-roll cannot be overstated. His amplifiers have helped define the sound of some of the biggest names in music – Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend, Angus Young, and just about every hard rock or heavy metal band from the 70′s, 80′s and 90′s. Marshall had been diagnosed with cancer at the end of 2011. According to his family, he passed in hospice with family around. Our sincerest sympathies to the… -
The Whipping Post Guitarist Wallet
28 Mar 2012 | 10:09 pmGuitarist Ryan Barr has a guitar with a couple of holes it in – one intentional and one that was added during a bar room brawl. It gave the guitar character. It also gave Ryan an idea – build a guitar bag that also grew character over time. To that end Mr. Barr created Whipping Post that specializes in creating high quality leather guitar cases and wallets. It was the Whipping Post Leather Wallet that caught our eye. At $30 US it’s a fair price for a good leather wallet. Add in the fact that it has a guitar pick holder and it’s a no-brainer. I’ve had… -
Marshall Amps Just Got a Little Cooler
23 Mar 2012 | 4:40 pmAs if Marshall Amplification could ever get any cooler – they went one cooler and added a mini fridge to their line up. Inside the Marshall Amp Fridge, you’ll find 4.4 cubic feet of space, can-specific storage, and a high efficiency freezer – not too shabby for the perfect studio fridge. The knobs even go to eleven! We think this could be the perfect gift for you bandmates – it’ll only set you back $299.00 USD. However, the product ship date will be October 01, 2012. You can even enter to win one at http://marshallfridge.com/ The Marshall Fridge … -
Martin Updates Iconic Martin D-18 Acoustic
30 Jan 2012 | 1:35 pmMartin Guitars and others usually use the 2011 NAMM show to introduce new guitars. But this year, Martin surprised a lot of its long-term fans by making significant upgrades to two of its iconic models – the Martin D-18 and the Martin OM-21. Today’s story will focus on the Martin D-18. C.F. Martin & Co. didn’t just make slight modifications to the D-18. The guitar was modified in many ways that you can read about after the jump. Some of the biggest changes include the following: Braces are now scalloped rather than standard Nut width increases to 1 3/4″…
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Ampeg (by Burns of London) Jazz Splitsound
15 May 2012 | 11:41 amguitarz.blogspot.com: Here's another familiar-looking guitar with an unfamiliar logo on it. This 1963 Ampeg guitar is a re-branded Burns of London Jazz Splitsound (although to be perfectly fair, the logo does say "Ampeg by Burns of London").Ampeg, known mainly for their amplification, have made various attempts over the years to market their own brand guitars and basses; this guitar is from their first attempt in 1963 when they imported British-made Burns Splitsound, Nu-Sonic, Split Sonic and TR_2 guitars complete with their own branding. We don't have records of how many such instruments… -
Dwight-branded Valco/Supro guitar from 1960
14 May 2012 | 2:33 pmguitarz.blogspot.com: Valco was a manufacturer of guitars and amplifiers from the 1940s through to 1968. Originally formed in 1930 by the former owners of the National Dobro Company, the name "Valco" comes from the initials of given names of the three business partners - Victor Smith, Al Frost, and Louis Dopyera - plus Co. for company. Valco guitars were sold under various brandnames depending on which retailer they were being sold through, and these names most famously include Supro, National, and Airline. A lesser-known brandname was Dwight, with a small quantity of guitars being built for… -
Bass legend Donald "Duck" Dunn passes away in Tokyo, aged 70
13 May 2012 | 4:40 amguitarz.blogspot.com: Bass player and songwriter Donald "Duck" Dunn, a member of the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame band Booker T and the MGs and the Blues Brothers band, has died in Tokyo. He was 70. Dunn was in Tokyo for a series of shows. News of his death was posted on the Facebook site of his friend and fellow musician Steve Cropper, who was on the same tour. Cropper said Dunn died in his sleep. (Read more...) Here's a live clip of Booker T and the MGs playing their most famous hit, "Green Onions": R.I.P. Mr Dunn. © 2012, Guitarz - The Original Guitar Blog - now in its 10th year!{{ Guitarz… -
1960s Japanese-made Conrad Violin Bass with f-holes and scroll headstock
12 May 2012 | 3:59 pmguitarz.blogspot.com: I think I prefer the design of this 1960s Japanese Conrad Violin Bass over that of the Höfner which it is so obviously inspired by (which in turn was inspired by the Gibson EB-0, but because of it being Paul McCartney's bass of choice it's the Höfner design that the legions of copies all emulate). The scroll headstock and the f-holes in the hollow body make it much more violin-like. It's a short-scale bass with a scale length of 30", although this particular example is not 100% original having Eastwood P90 style pickups installed (probably better than the originals)… -
Auerswald Instruments Viva - German design, luthiery and engineering a mere snip at $10,000
11 May 2012 | 4:58 pmguitarz.blogspot.com: Here's a guitar from a maker which we are not used to seeing turning up on eBay with any kind of frequency. It's an Auerswald Instruments Viva, numbered 12 in a very limited series. Auerswald guitars and basses are boutique instruments handcrafted in Germany by Jerry Auerswald, and used by the rich and famous, people like Prince, U2's Adam Clayton, and Chico Hablas ("Who?" you may ask. I've tried finding out more about him myself, for he played one of my favourite ever guitar solos on the song "Desire" by Yello - other than his work for Yello I know nothing about the…
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Rockschool Competition to win Fender Jazz Bass
8 May 2012 | 5:23 pmYou’ll need to be fast on this one – just a few days left to win a Fender Jazz Bass, thanks to Rockschool, the well known rock and pop exams folks. They are giving the opportunity to win one of the three instruments used on their 2012 Syllabus Book covers (see, now you know they [...] -
Hofner Bass – Beatles Style
18 Jun 2011 | 1:42 pmAh, this via Twitter from @FretZeroMusic and @martyschwartz – a great video review of the Hofner Bass. Made famous my Beatles Bassist, Paul McCartney, this hollow bodied bass has a sound all of it’s own! Not to all tastes, but definitely hightly distinctive and still produced today: Most Commented PostsI Hate Bass LicksPlectrums – To [...] -
And We’re Off!
9 Feb 2011 | 3:04 amSo.. The blog is back in action! I’m looking for: Guest bloggers Great bass news stories Interesting sites/links Good folks to follow on Twitter Get in touch and let’s roll the low end like never before! Most Commented PostsI Hate Bass LicksPlectrums – To Pick or NotFender Jazz Bass – Road Worn One Finger One [...] -
Bassists Who Never Were
4 Jun 2010 | 10:19 amA bit of Friday fun! So, we here a lot about famous bassists… You know the names! But what about the famous non-bassists? Which famous people out there are actually closet bassists? Can we out a few of them?!? Someone forwarded me this video, which is a mash up of audio from London’s world-famous Mayor, [...] -
Laurence Cottle To Host Bass Masterclass in London
13 Apr 2010 | 11:19 amFor those in the UK and near London, you might be interested to know that The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) is hosting a master class by their faculty member Laurence Cottle on Thursday 15th April. Laurence has played with artists as diverse as Sting, Cher, Brian Eno, Eric Clapton and Black Sabbath, although he [...]
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Black Keys Rig Rundown by Premier Guitar
2 May 2012 | 9:00 amI’m a fan of the Black Keys and Dan Auerbach’s interesting approach to gear, so I was pleased to see that Premier Guitar recently got a tour of Auerbach’s current touring gear by his guitar tech, the impeccably dressed Dan Johnson: -
A Strat is Born
1 May 2012 | 10:10 pmThe folks have Fender have produced a video about the process of building a Stratocaster, titled A Strat is Born: “A Strat is Born” takes you on a high-speed ride through the creation of a Fender Stratocaster guitar at Fender’s U.S. manufacturing facility in Corona, Calif., showing you every step from bare wood to onstage and set to a pulse-pounding soundtrack by Wayne Kramer. -
Johnny A. Studio Sessions Episode 1
1 May 2012 | 9:59 pmJohnny A is currently in the studio recording a new album, and he is documenting the process in a series of videos. The first episode of the series was released last week: -
Acoustic Addicts Episode 2
1 May 2012 | 9:40 pmThe second episode of Acoustic Addicts has been released: In this, the second installment of Acoustic Addicts, Carl Franklin and Richard Caruso test five Martin dreadnought guitars (2011 D18, 2011 D28, 2011 D35, 1968 D35, 1997 HD35) and a 2011 Yamaha Gigmaker. The focus of this show was to compare the Mahogany D18 and Rosewood D28 which are identical except for the tone wood. -
2012 Fender Pawn Shop Series
1 May 2012 | 9:32 pmFender have announced a few new guitars for 2012 to add to their Pawn Shop Series. The new models are the Jaguarillo, the Offset Special, and the Reverse Jaguar Bass. I think the Offset Special looks pretty cool. I’ve heard good things about the Pawn Shop Series, but I haven’t had a chance to play any yet. I look forward to trying these out. Check them out below: Offset Special Jaguarillo Reverse Jaguar Bass
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Guitar Lesson Video: A Dios le Pido
21 Apr 2012 | 8:04 pmThis is David Lambo performing the intro and the chords of A dios le pido by Juanes. The guitar is been connected to the CPU directly through the UX1 unit by Line 6. The sound is coming from the presets of the same unit. I know the lesson’s in Spanish but you can still follow the video: if that is not enough there’s also the notes for the guitar here. -
The T-Mobile 3G Fender Limited Edition Phone
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Video Guitar Lesson: The Attitude Song
30 Aug 2009 | 11:48 pmHere’s a great video guitar lesson which was recently posted on YouTube by GuitarWorld.com. The lesson is how to play “The Attitude Song” by Steve Vai. -
Guitar Legend Les Paul Dead at 94
13 Aug 2009 | 8:32 pmLes Paul died today; he was 94 years old. Les was much more than a guitar player. He was a tinkerer, inventor, innovator, visionary and legend. He is best known for inventing the solid body guitar that bears his name. But that’s not all, he also invented. multi-track recording and pioneered many recording innovations, such as overdubbing and reverb effect. Modern rock music wouldn’t exist as it is today without Les Paul. Les created his own electric guitar at age 13 by placing telephone receiver under the strings of this acoustic guitar. He continued to experiment with various methods of… -
Riff Of The Week: Moving Cmaj9 Shapes
15 Jul 2009 | 9:00 pmI just found this YouTube channel today. It’s now new; in fact, it’s been online for a few years, but it’s new to me. It’s Riff of the Week, hosted by Dave Weiner, a graduate of G.I.T and guitar player of 23 years. Every Wednesday, Dave posts an educational guitar video called Riff of the Week. Here’s this weeks video, “Moving Cmaj9 Shapes” You can subscribe to the Riff of the Week YouTube channel here, and find archives here.
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Guitar Chords: Pani Da Rang, Vicky Donor
28 Apr 2012 | 12:43 pmI am back with a new song that beginners are gonna love! All of you who have now got a hang of Basic Open Chords, this song will be a nice addition to your list of “playable songs”. In the key of Em, this song uses open chords C and D only. Moving between these chords should also be very easy. The Punjabi song, sung by Ayushman himself, has a very nice and crisp strumming pattern. It involves couple of UP strokes at equal intervals. Here goes the strumming pattern: | 1&2& | 3&4& | 5&6& | 7&8& | | D-DU | -UD- | -U-U | D--- | Notice the 3rd… -
Guitar Chords: Jo Bhi Main, Rockstar
21 Nov 2011 | 3:28 amSo, how many of you loved the movie Rockstar? Loved it or not, you can’t really dislike the awesome music by A R Rahman! Amongst all the wonderful songs, the one that stands apart for me is Jo Bhi Main which essentially captures the crux of the whole movie very well. The song revolves around one of the Jazz chords, Em7 – E minor 7th chord, although the song is by no means Jazzy . (Is it just me or has A R Rahman recently used 7th chords in quite a few of his songs?) Another interesting chord is C6. Other than that it uses basic open chords like Gmaj and Dmaj. So beginners can… -
Guitar Chords: Senorita, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara [2011]
20 Aug 2011 | 4:32 amA beautiful Spanish song from one of the superhit movie of this year, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. I am a bit late in posting this but I hope it is useful for all of you. First question in everybody’s mind I am sure is: “What is the strumming pattern?” It may sound difficult but it is actually very easy. Here it is: | 1&2& | 3&4& | 5&6& | 7&8& | | D--U | --D- | -U-U | -UDU | The first three bars are the important ones. A DOWN stroke, an UP stroke and a DOWN stroke followed by two UP strokes. The last bar is only there to add rhythm… -
Motorcycle Diaries – Ladakh Dreams
22 May 2011 | 10:32 amClick here to view the embedded video. This video is dedicated to the bike trip of Leh and Ladakh we undertook in June 2010. Watch the video and enjoy! If you like the video, do let me know in comments You can read the chords in correct formatting on the website. Click the link below to view the post on the blog.Motorcycle Diaries – Ladakh Dreams More Guitar Songs -
Guitar Chords/Tabs: O Mama (Acoustic), 7 Khoon Maaf
28 Feb 2011 | 12:09 pmHere’s a small quick acoustic song from the Priyanka Chopra starrer 7 Khoon Maaf. The chords are pretty easy if you know barre chords. The song is in the key of Gm. It has virtually no strumming pattern at all. The only fast muted strumming pattern that comes in the song is as below: | 1&2& | | DUUD | The ‘U’ (UP) strokes should be muted. The chords used in the song are: Hotel California with Leads and Chords ExplainedGuitar Chords/Tabs: Tu Jaane Na, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab KahaniGuitar Chords: Jao Naa, What’s Your Raashee?
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Newsletter Vol. 4 # 27 – May 15, 2012
14 May 2012 | 6:37 pmGreetings, Welcome to Volume 4, Issue #27 of Guitar Noise News! In This Issue: Greetings, News and Announcements Guitar Noise Featured Artist Topic of the Month New Articles, Lessons, Reviews and Stuff Great Advice from Great Teachers Events Horizon Random Thoughts Greetings, News and Announcements Hello! And welcome to the May 15, 2012 edition of Guitar Noise News, your free twice-a-month newsletter from Guitar Noise – www.guitarnoise.com. In case you missed the announcement in our last newsletter, we’ve got another one of our old song lessons back up online. This month we are… -
Ukuleles – Separating Instruments from Ornaments and Toys
14 May 2012 | 10:02 amThe ukulele is currently riding a wave of popular appeal. Or one might say its latest wave, since the musical instrument has had numerous periods of popularity in its short history. Owing to some incredibly talented players, such as Jake Shimabukuro, as well as to popular rock stars like Eddie Vedder, and to the incredibly huge numbers of YouTube videos featuring the little instrument, the uke is getting major attention from people all over the world. As a musical instrument, the ukulele has a lot to offer and a lot of advantages. It’s easily portable. If fact, if you’re looking for a… -
The Only Theory Lesson You’ll Ever Need – Part 3
14 May 2012 | 2:03 amIn Part 1 of The Only Theory Lesson You’ll Ever Need, we covered the foundational elements of music theory: the musical alphabet, the concept of whole steps and half steps, and the use of accidentals (sharps and flats) to fill in the blanks between natural notes. In Part 2, we used that information to take the next step forward: constructing major scales and understanding keys. Here in Part 3, we’ll take the final step and use our knowledge of major scales to harmonize them with chords. This is where music theory really starts to come alive because it gives the musician insight into why… -
How To Make A Lot Of Money In The Music Business
12 May 2012 | 7:02 amIf you think that it is “wrong” for musicians to want to make money with music, save yourself some time by closing this page right now. Okay…for those of you who are still reading, I will be showing you what you need to know in order to develop a long and successful career in the music business that will give you the ability to make a good living. It is common for most musicians to be skeptical of making a lot of money in the music industry. Often, these musicians have a strong fear that pursuing a music career means not having enough money to support themselves. As a result, they end… -
Events Horizon – Wednesday, May 9, 2012
9 May 2012 | 11:06 amHello and my apologies to everyone who may have been looking for our May 2, 2012 post of Guitar Noise’s “Events Horizon.” Truth be told, it was sometime last Sunday when I thought to myself, “did I ever post that last week?” and then, realizing that indeed I had not, decided to just wait until this week to post a new one. So, anyway, welcome to the belated first Event’s Horizon for May, 2012. As you know, this is (supposed to be!) our weekly Guitar Noise blog post where you can get news and pertinent information concerning upcoming shows featuring members…
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ESP Guitars Australia ‘So you think you can shred’ competition 2012
15 May 2012 | 11:08 pmCOMPETITION STARTS FRIDAY 18TH MAY @ 12PM & ENDS FRIDAY 29TH JUNE @ 12PM Simply make a video of you shredding on any ESP model, upload it to your Youtube Page with ESP Guitars Australia ‘So you think you can shred’ comp & your name in the title. Go to the ESP Guitars Australia Facebook page and provide the link to your video. Videos will be posted on the ESP Guitars Australia facebook & Youtube Channel. You have until the end of June to get your shred videos uploaded with the top 6 videos judged by ESP in the final to determine the ESP ‘So you think you can… -
Dean Markley Scholarship Opportunity for the Women’s Music Summit
15 May 2012 | 8:16 pmPress Release Dean Markley USA today announces a scholarship opportunity for The Women’s Music Summit, scheduled for August 27-31 at the Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, NY. This immersive week-long program is dedicated to helping female musicians learn their craft. Female players of all instruments and skill-levels are invited to come learn, practice, perform and connect. The Music Masters Camp Series – Women’s Music Summit includes instructional workshops, master classes, round table panels, group dinners, jam sessions, social gatherings and much more. Respected female musicians… -
James Santiago & Jorge Tripps demo all current production Dunlop Fuzz Face models
15 May 2012 | 8:01 pmThis is a very cool demo from Voodoo Labs’ James Santiago with the legendary effects maestro Jorge Tripps explaining each Dunlop Fuzz Face model before James plays each one in turn. Pedals used in this demo: Fuzz Face JDF2 – Built to the exact specifications of the Original Dallas-Arbiter Fuzz Face. http://www.jimdunlop.com/product/jdf2-fuzz-face Jimi Hendrix™ Fuzz Face® JHF1 – Meticulously faithful reproduction of Jimi’s 1969-70 Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face. http://www.jimdunlop.com/product/jhf1-jimi-hendrix-fuzz-face Joe Bonamassa Fuzz Face JBF3 – Hand-wired… -
Gear Demo: T-Rex Fuel Tank Chameleon
14 May 2012 | 5:45 pmFor a while now I have been relying on a single power supply that then has a daisy chain cable to power all of my pedals, unfortunately mains power isn’t predictable and while you may have an ok supply at home your band rehearsal space or various venues you play might have dirty power which introduces noise into your signal chain. By daisy chaining you amplify the noise generated therefore making the problem even worse, plus you can only power 9v pedals, what if you have pedals that run on 12v or 18v? The Fuel Tank Chameleon is an isolated power supply which has mini switches that allow… -
Win a Ninebuzz Practice Buddy iOS App
13 May 2012 | 6:08 pmPractice jamming, learning the pentatonic scale and soloing to 5 great sounding jam tracks in keys A, B, C, D, E, F and G right from your iPhone or iPad! Our easy-to-read scale charts show you exactly where to put your fingers to start sounding like a pro. See for yourself why thousands of guitarists love our jam track apps! Jam along to the following styles in either a Major or Minor key: - Acoustic Blues - Humbucker Blues - Jazz - Rock - Reggae All you have to do to win this great iPhone app is to enter the sweepstakes by liking Guitar Noize on Facebook and then going to the contest page:…
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Digitech Whammy V
16 May 2012 | 12:21 amThe 5th generation Digitech Whammy Pedal is set to take off this month, and it features a unique Chordal Pitch-Shifting capability. read more -
Fernandes Direct Webstore
15 May 2012 | 8:19 pmFernandes Direct Webstore is set to open its virtual doors to the public on May 22, 2012. read more -
Paul Landers Signature Les Paul from Gibson
14 May 2012 | 10:39 pmGibson teams up with the enigmatic metal guitarist from the popular European band Rammstein - to come up with the Paul Landers Signature Les Paul. read more -
Fender Pawn Shop Reverse Jaguar Bass
14 May 2012 | 9:52 pmThe Pawn Shop Reverse Jaguar Bass is a distinctive looking instrument that features a reverse Jaguar headstock and body. read more -
Warwick Streamer LTD 2012 30th Anniversary Bass
14 May 2012 | 7:41 pmWarwick celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special limited edition bass guitar - the Streamer LTD 2012 30th Anniversary Bass. read more
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VIDEO: Why I breast-feed my toddler
13 May 2012 | 8:29 amHow old is too old? Katie Hamilton says mothers should decide how long they want to breast-feed their children, not society. -
Alicia Silverstone -- I Feed My Baby By Spitting Into His Mouth (Video)
28 Mar 2012 | 2:49 amThis is how Alicia Silverstone feeds her 10-month-old son -- chewing up food in her mouth ... then spitting it directly... -
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter Bans Outdoor Feeding Of Homeless
15 Mar 2012 | 11:42 amThis week Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter announced a ban on the feeding of large numbers of homeless and hungry people on, or near, the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, and on all outdoor feedings of large numbers of people on city parkland. -
Why Can't We Be Permitted Our Right Of Choice? GMO In Surprising Places-The Public Gets Fed Up!
29 Feb 2012 | 9:27 amWashington continues to resist, despite the efforts of leading Ag Senators like Chuck Grassley, Tom Latham, and others the seemingly simple option of letting the American Consumer CHOOSE whether they want to eat GMO Foods or not. There's a preponderance of information on both si … -
Land-Ocean connections: Scientists discover how tree trunks, leaves and kukui nuts are indirectly feeding bottom fish in the submarine canyons off Moloka'i
28 Feb 2012 | 1:23 am...recently discovered that land-based plant material and coastal macroalgae indirectly support the increased abundances of bottom fish in submarine canyons, like those off the north shore of Moloka’i.
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Summer Camps at Little Rock Jams
8 May 2012 | 12:47 pmLooking for something fun and educational for your kids this summer?Check out our music camps!Camp Rock!Open to student playing at least 6 months or more.Learn how to play in a Rock Band this Summer! This camp will include classes on Music Theory, Song Writing, Band Rehearsals, Stage Craft and more. We'll wrap up the week with the kids getting on stage to perform their songs.Requirements: Students must provide their own instrument and tuner.06/25/12 - 06/29/12 and 07/23/12 - 07/27/129:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Cost: $375.00Play Guitar!This camp is for anyone who is interested in learning how to play… -
Top 3 Posts from 2011
9 Jan 2012 | 2:06 pmHappy New Year to all!Another year is past. I hope everyone out there made a lot of progress over the last year. If not, now's the time to get started on making 2012 a great year for your music!Here are the highest viewed posts from 2011...Backing TracksHere are the backing tracks we posted in 2011. By far, these were viewed (heard?) more than any other post when viewed as a whole. If you jammed to these in 2011, I know you had a good time. If you missed them, grab your guitar and enjoy!Rock Tune in the Style of GnR "Sweet Child o' Mine"Blues in A Mid-Tempo Rock Tune in E minorJazz Blues… -
DIY Amp Build - Video 1
15 Dec 2011 | 12:19 pmSubscribe to our blog feed! It’s free, easy to do and makes us happy! Be sure to check out all the articles in the DIY Amp Build series! The amp Gilmore Jr. 1/2 watt is finished and I love it! In fact, I haven't played any of my other amps since. I have about 20+ hours of video that I've edited to bite size portions. The videos will document the amp build and some of the troubleshooting I had to do when it was blowing fuses. In this first video, I'm mounting the power and output transformers, both Mercury Magnetics. If you haven't looked into Mercury, check them out. I heard… -
DIY Amp Build - Video 2
15 Dec 2011 | 12:14 pmSubscribe to our blog feed! It’s free, easy to do and makes us happy! Be sure to check out all the articles in the DIY Amp Build series! This is the second video of my Gilmore Jr. 1/2 watt tube amp build. This video is just mounting of the on/off switch and the standby switch. I like it because I had Kenny Burrell and John Coltrane tracks playing in the background. A tip for you .... When testing the sweep of the switch to determine the ON/OFF states, make sure you mount them correctly so that both are in the same position when on or off. I'm mentioning this because when I… -
Check out my guest post on DeftDigits...
31 Oct 2011 | 2:29 pmSubscribe to our blog feed! It’s free, easy to do and makes us happy! Our friend and practice motivator extraordinaire, Joe Walker, is running a great series on his studio website called Discover a Guitarist. Joe wrote a guest post for us this past summer in our series on making a living with music, My Life and Music, and has given me the opportunity to write about one of my favorites...PrinceI know you all have heard of Prince, but do you also know that he is a monster guitar player that can handle Rock, Blues, Jazz, Funk, Country and even Shred? Check out my article and be sure…
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Learning Guitar Now Blog
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Box Patterns will Ruin your Slide Guitar Playing!
9 May 2012 | 10:58 amA lot of people seem to think that when you start learning slide guitar in another tuning, the first thing you need to do is learn where the minor pentatonic box patterns are located in this new tuning. If you’re learning slide in standard tuning, many people will simple use the same pentatonic boxes to play slide licks. While using these box patterns will give you a few ideas, you need to re-think these patterns to have any real long term success when playing slide guitar in standard tuning. Bad Idea Well, I’m here to tell you that using box patterns is probably one of the worst… -
Video Podcast 62: Open G Tuning Guitar Lesson
6 Apr 2012 | 4:43 pmIn podcast 62 you’ll learn a Robert Johnson style lick in open g tuning. This free guitar lesson in an excerpt from my Open G Tuning Course. This lesson is in the key of G. Watch the Video. Related Posts:Video Podcast 51: Dobro LessonVideo Podcast 50: Open G Tuning Slide Guitar LessonVideo Podcast 47: Open E Tuning Slide GuitarSlide Guitar Tunings: What Should You Use?How to Play Slide Guitar Licks in Open E Tuning -
How I Record Backing Tracks
6 Apr 2012 | 10:38 amI’ve had many people ask me about how I put together my backing tracks. There’s a lot of people that seem to like them and some who think they are terrible. :/ For the most part, people seem to really enjoy them and find playing over them a very beneficial way to help their playing. In fact, just 2 of the backing tracks I have uploaded to YouTube have been viewed 1 million times! That’s pretty amazing to me! For me to create backing tracks, I decided that I wanted to be able to put them together myself anytime I without having to record an entire band. This has been pretty… -
Funky Blues Backing Track in C#
6 Apr 2012 | 10:19 amPractice your blues guitar licks over this Funky Blues Backing Track in the Key of C# You can download this track for a limited time. Click Here to Download If you’re interested in seeing how I created this track. Visit this blog post. Here’s a video of my playing over this track. If you would like to learn more about playing open e tuning slide guitar, check out my 6 DVD Slide Course in Open E Tuning. Related Posts:Blues Backing Track in EFree Funky Backing Track in EAllman Brothers Backing Track in BFree Blues Backing Track: Funky Blues in DHow I Record Backing Tracks -
Use These 4 Tips And I Guarantee Your Guitar Playing Will Improve
21 Mar 2012 | 10:14 amLast week, I decided to get back into squareneck Dobro playing. I used to have one about 5 years ago and learned to play to an ok level. Not anything amazing, but just to be able to play some cool stuff. Unfortunately, I had to sell it to get money to invest in this website. Fast forward a few years, and I have the chance to start learning again, an instrument that can be very difficult to play. Jerry Douglas even says it’s an instrument that can immediately drive people away, second only to the violin. Meaning, this thing can sound bad to the ear if you don’t play it properly. Well, I…
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Fender Jazz Bass: The Movie
16 May 2012 | 11:30 amG.A.S. alert! Davey4557′s Leo Fender and the History of the Electric Bass video is one of the most watched videos in No Treble history. Davey followed up with this, what he dubs “Fender Jazz Bass: The Movie”. He breaks down the features and history of the famed Leo Fender creation. Try not to drool… it... -
Foo Fighters: Ultimate Bass Play-Along
16 May 2012 | 8:30 amAlfred Music Publishing has published Foo Fighters: Ultimate Bass Play-Along, the newest edition in the company’s Ultimate Play-Along series. Featuring eight Foo Fighters tunes, the book and two enhanced CD set offers authentic transcriptions of Nate Mendel‘s bass lines, and is also available in guitar and drum editions. The CDs include two audio tracks per... -
Player Spotlight: Will Repholz
15 May 2012 | 5:30 pmMeet Will Repholz, a bassist hailing from The Crescent City (aka New Orleans) and obviously living the dream as a bassist. Will is our player in the spotlight for May 14, 2012. Bio: I moved to New Orleans shortly after Hurricane Katrina and quickly met an incredible network of talented artists and musicians. I play... -
Top 10: The Most Watched Bass Videos (April 2012)
15 May 2012 | 2:30 pmIn April, we celebrated the awesomeness of isolated bass one week. And that week ended up dominating the top 10 video list for the entire month. With the bass work of Geddy Lee, John Paul Jones, Chris Squire, Wilton Felder, Paul McCartney and John Entwistle being featured in all its glory, we weren’t surprised. But... -
Funk Brothers with James Jamerson: Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart (Instrumental)
15 May 2012 | 11:30 amThe up-tempo Supremes tune “Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart” was a departure from the group’s more typical lighter sound. And while this one didn’t make #1 as many of the Funk Brothers-backed tunes, it did make the top 10 for a week in 1966. And now, thanks to the power of the...
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GuitaristNation.com
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Interview with Dan Barry of Riffstation Guitar Learning Software
11 May 2012 | 2:24 pmRiffstation is a new guitar learning software developed by Sonic Ladder Ltd. It’s billed as the ultimate jam and practice tool for guitar players. It’s got a bunch of features including slow down, key change and guitar isolation technology and lots more. What immediately stands out about this product is that you can use the [...] -
James Taylor On How to Play “Fire and Rain”
10 May 2012 | 11:13 amThis song is forty plus years old, yet instantly recognizable. James Taylor shows you how to play “Fire and Rain” in this split screen video. It’s also recorded at 50% with close-ups of both hands. Share this video with friends and be entered into a drawing to win an autographed and personalized vocal part to [...] -
Q-Tuner Pickups Vow to Eliminate Bad Tones and Distortion
5 May 2012 | 7:37 amThe the forthcoming launch of the new neodymium Q2.0 silver line has just been announced by Q-Tuner.com. These pickups are said to be the first to use neodymium magnets, “super-magnets” for their unique characteristics and high performance make them superior for sound reproduction applications. “Playing aside, poor tonal character, or bad tone, is usually caused [...] -
Develop Rhythm with A Tap of Your Foot
5 May 2012 | 7:36 amby John Maddox Many beginner guitarists have problems with learning the more complex rhythms. Becoming good at playing rhythms is easy once you develop a good strumming technique and learn your open chords. The way you pay chords in different rhythms to match a certain song’s melody is known as rhythm guitar. Basic strumming of [...] -
Remembering Guitarist Herbert Weedon
29 Apr 2012 | 1:31 pmIf you are looking for beginner guitar lessons one of the best men you could have learned from died on April 20th. His name was Herbert Weedon and he died at the age of 91. He was British born and gave guitar lessons to an entire generation of guitarists. A few of his most noticeable [...]
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Intro to Blues Clinic video!
5 May 2012 | 7:38 pmFrom our clinic on May 5th, 2012 The band is myself, Tommy Harkenrider, Martin Torres and Tyler Walton -
Marks Guitar Blog - States of Subdivision (picking in time)
3 May 2012 | 10:16 pmThis is a simple lesson on playing scales in subdivisions of time. All we are focusing on is alternate picking a C major scale in time with eighth note, triplet and sixteenth note subdivisions. If you haven't spent too much time on time and rhythm concepts you might find the follow lessons handy although you can do this lesson without them: Time and Rhythm Rhythm Exercises #1 -
The May Pedal Giveaway - MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay!
26 Apr 2012 | 6:04 pmThis month we are giving away an MXR M169 Carbon Copy Analog Delay pedal! Here are the rules: All you need to do to enter is be a registered member of the forum...if you're not already you can register here:http://markweinguitarlessons.com/forums/register.php 1 - Once you're registered just post in this thread that you'd like to be entered - one entry per person that way:http://markweinguitarlessons.com/for...y-Analog-Delay! -
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18 Apr 2012 | 5:07 pmThis forum now supports Android and the iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad natively with Forum Runner! What is Forum Runner? Forum Runner is an Android/iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad App that allows you to browse this forum using a native client. This means faster access for those users since it only downloads the actual forum information rather than all the extraneous images that slow down the mobile connection. Forum Runner Feature List
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Learn How To Read Standard Notation With This Chart
15 May 2012 | 11:00 amThere are plenty of guitarists out there that would love to learn how to read standard notation, but only know how to read tab. While some players just haven’t had the time or put in the effort to learn how to read standard notation, many just aren’t sure how to start or how to translate [...] -
50 Jazz Blues Licks: #35 Red Garland
14 May 2012 | 3:49 pm50 Jazz Blues Licks is an exclusive series of video guitar lessons by David Hamburger covering the jazz blues styles of historically great guitarists like George Benson, Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, and many others. A new lick will be released each week, so be sure to subscribe and check back often! Red Garland first rose [...] -
Bar Room Blues: “Shaky Ground”
10 May 2012 | 10:29 amBar Room Blues is an exclusive series of video guitar lessons by Steve “Red” Lasner covering classic blues songs from historically great guitarists like B.B. King, T-Bone Walker, Buddy Guy, and many others. A new lesson will be released each week, so be sure to subscribe and check back often! Also, if you want more [...] -
50 Jazz Blues Licks: #34 Grant Green
7 May 2012 | 3:35 pm50 Jazz Blues Licks is an exclusive series of video guitar lessons by David Hamburger covering the jazz blues styles of historically great guitarists like George Benson, Kenny Burrell, Joe Pass, and many others. A new lick will be released each week, so be sure to subscribe and check back often! It may seem like [...] -
Your Mom Rocks!
6 May 2012 | 10:53 pmDid your Mom buy you that first guitar? Did she drive you to lessons every week or wait outside the concert hall to drive you home after your favorite band came to town? Probably even supported you when you told Dad you were dropping out of dentistry school to hit the road with that punk [...]
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Guitar International Magazine
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Joe Satriani Interview – Satchurated: Live in Montreal
15 May 2012 | 8:38 amBy: Rob Cavuoto Guitar God, Innovator, and Virtuoso – those are the first three things that come to mind when I think of Joe Satriani. He is one of the most respected guitarist’s in the world who has forged an amazing solo career selling more that 10 million CDs worldwide and has had played the world to sold out crowds with Greg Kihn, Mick Jagger, “G3” guitar extravaganza, and most recently Chickenfoot. Now Joe’s newest project is the releases of his critically-acclaimed live concert Satchurated: Live in Montreal on 3D Blu-ray, DVD and CD. Satchurated was recorded and filmed in… -
The Burst Brothers Talk About Vintage Guitars, Julien’s Les Paul Legacy Auction and Barn Finds (PART 2)
14 May 2012 | 10:31 amBy: Rick Landers The Burst Brothers Interview: Part 1 In this second part of our interview with The Burst Brothers, Dave Belzer and Drew Berlin talk about Julien’s Les Paul Legacy Auction and its support of the Les Paul Foundation, their relationship with Les Paul, their favorite guitars and the recovery of Tom Petty’s stolen gear. Rick Landers: What’s your role in the Julien’s auction for Les Paul’s gear and some of his other items? Dave Belzer: Back in the summer we were contacted. Julien’s got the rights to the auction and we were contacted by Laura Wooley. She’s… -
The Burst Brothers Talk About Vintage Guitars, Julien’s Les Paul Legacy Auction and Barn Finds (PART 1)
14 May 2012 | 10:30 amBy: Rick Landers The Burst Brothers Interview: Part 2 In anticipation of the upcoming Julien’s auction of significant gear and personal items of the late legendary Les Paul, we got with Dave Belzer and Drew Berlin to get the inside scoop on what to expect and if the bids are expected to be astronomical or within reach of those of us with thinner wallets. We were pleased to find out that the auction proceeds will be used to support the Les Paul Foundation. The foundation is honor bound to reflect the spirit of Les Paul by supporting music education, engineering and innovation, as well… -
The Return of The Red Headed Stranger – Willie Nelson Live in The Nation’s Capital
14 May 2012 | 2:21 amReview and Photography by Craig Hunter Ross Having been postponed from two previous dates going back to the Fall of 2011, to say that Willie Nelson’s performance at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC was eagerly anticipated by the sold out crowd in attendance would be the understatement of the year. While some familiar faces may be gone, most notably the late Bee Spears on bass and the now retired Jody Payne on guitar, the “Nelson Family” remains for the most part intact. Paul English still takes his place behind the snare, though some songs are now played by younger brother Billy; the… -
Jamie Holroyd Launches A New Jazz Guitar Resource Website
13 May 2012 | 6:34 amHigh Quality Jazz Guitar Lessons and Information, No More than a Click Away In April 2012 launched Jamie Holroyd Guitar, an online teaching website aimed at providing high quality jazz guitar lessons to students across the globe. Although the site has only being online just under one month it has already received more than 2,000 visits from over 60 different countries and just fewer than 200 email subscribers. Jamie Holroyd has written most of the articles, but the site has featured guest posts from acclaimed jazz educator and author Matt Warnock and Just Jazz Guitar contributor Sam Smiley.
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Learn Guitar Too
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Be Just Like: Steve Vai
3 May 2012 | 12:58 pmI’ve just had an idea. Why not publish a series here at LearnGuitar2.com that would present the best guitarists ever known to mankind and focus on things you can do to mimic them… Of course, nothing beats hours spent practicing and getting your guitar mastery to the top level, but there still are some things you can do apart from that. I mean things like: get the same guitar that your hero has, read books about them as well as books written by them personally, listen to their albums, even wear the same clothes (because why the hell not?). We’re starting the series with Steve Vai. I… -
Imagine Your Guitar NEVER Going Out of Tune
20 Apr 2012 | 12:35 pmDoesn’t even sound real, does it? We’re all used to tuning our guitars every couple of songs we play. Or constantly checking the tune to make sure that one sharp string doesn’t ruin our performance in the middle of a solo. There is a solution to this. The only reason I didn’t publish this post earlier was that I didn’t want it to be misunderstood for an April Fools’ Day joke. You really can make your guitar to never go out of tune. Of course, it will require some modifications to be made, and some new equipment to be bought, but apart from that, almost any guitar can sound great… -
18 More Outrageous Guitars (This Time They’re Funny)
10 Apr 2012 | 11:52 amIt’s been a while since I published a post with some cool guitar pics … outrageous guitar pics to be more specific. It’s about time to fix that so here’s a set of 18 outrageous guitars (most of them extremely funny). Don’t forget to check out the previous set of 40+ outrageous guitars. (source: http://9gag.com/gag/3603398 Related Articles40+ Outrageous Strange GuitarsThere are Only 4 Types of Guitars 18 More Outrageous Guitars (This Time They’re Funny) | Learn Guitar Too -
How to Adjust Intonation – Guitar Bridge Tuning Guide
28 Mar 2012 | 10:01 amWe covered basic guitar tuning a while ago, but there’s a lot more to the topic than just that. Your guitar needs to be in tune in every position and on every fret. Tuning your guitar normally only gets it to tune in the basic position (zero fret). What about other positions? What does it mean to adjust intonation? If your instrument is set up properly it will naturally tune in every position, but there’s a small chance of such a situation occurring just like that. No worries, though. You can get your instrument to tune pretty easily by doing something called adjusting guitar intonation,… -
Creating this Perfect Piece of Music
14 Mar 2012 | 5:39 pmThe topic of today is a little different – song writing, music writing, creating a melody … essentially, everything that can be considered an element of crafting a piece of music. If you’ve ever tried to come up with your own music there are two different paths you were likely to follow: Come up with a melody and then try to make it perfect. Come up with a melody and then use it almost immediately, without trying to make it perfect. As you can see, they don’t get along very well… First of all, what’s the difference? Basically, the first approach is when you come up with a melody,…
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LeftyFretz.com - The Left Handed Guitar Player's Resource
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PRS : Left Handed Guitars 2012
15 May 2012 | 6:32 pmFor the last couple of years Paul Reed Smith Guitars have offered a very limited run of left handed Custom 24s and McCartys. This year PRS have decided to really give the southpaw market a little more choice…as long as it’s a Custom 24 you’re after Between May 15th and June 15th 2012 you will be able to order a left handed PRS Custom 24 in ANY of the available Custom 24 finishes through your local dealer. That’s a choice of a whopping 21 different finishes! Kudos to PRS for finally throwing us a bit of a bone. 2012 PRS Left Handed Custom 24 Guitar Body : Mahogany with… -
Teuffel : Left Handed Guitars
14 May 2012 | 10:47 amTeuffel (pronounced toy-fel) Guitars is a very unique German guitar company who build some of the most distinctive and quirky instruments you’re ever likely to see. This boutique brand’s guitars could easily be classed as fine art and are generally favoured by more experimental musicians. Teuffel produces a small range of boutique guitars, and one of them – the Tesla – is available in a left handed version. The Tesla comes in a few different design variations. Teuffel Tesla Left Handed Guitars The Tesla is very much a guitar for those musicians who prefer to err on the more… -
New Gibson Firebird, Les Paul Studio and SG Special 70s Tributes
12 May 2012 | 11:20 amGibson seem to be making a solid effort to expand their range of left handed guitars this year. They will shortly be introducing 3 new limited edition 70s Tribute models which are all available left handed and in four finishes EACH! The new models include the Gibson Firebird Studio, the Les Paul Studio and the SG Special – all 70s Tribute models in beautiful satin finishes with mini-humbucker pickups. As with the rest of Gibson’s Tribute guitars these are limited edition, so they will only be available for a set period of time. Gibson Firebird Studio 70s Tribute Satin Left Handed… -
Carvin JB200C Jason Becker Tribute Guitar
11 May 2012 | 6:04 amCarvin have recently announced a new guitar in honor of the remarkable Jason Becker. The JB200C Jason Becker Tribute guitar is already available to order and is of course available left handed. As with all Carvin guitars this new model is customisable within the Carvin guitar builder, however as this is a tribute model the list of options is greatly reduced. See the Carvin website (link below) to see exactly what options are available. Carvin JB200C Jason Becker Tribute Guitar The new Carvin JB200C features a neck through construction design, an alder body combined with a flamed maple top,… -
Left Handed 8-String Guitars : The Ultimate List!
9 May 2012 | 1:23 amYou requested it, so here it is – a definitive guide to the manufacturers who offer left handed 8-string guitars! Extended range guitars can really help add an extra dimension to your playing and will undoubtedly help to expand your musical vocabulary. Help us to expand the list by adding any missing brands in the comments section. There is a large number of left handed 8-string guitars out there; a handful from the big names and quite a few from the smaller brands and independant luthiers. It would be incredibly tedious and long-winded to list every single guitar available, so a list of…
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Guitar Planet Magazine Latest Features
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DigiTech introduces next-generation Whammy with Chordal Pitch-Shifting
16 May 2012 | 10:26 amDigiTechtoday introduced it's next-generation Whammy pedal, building upon one of the most iconic guitar pedals recognized by guitarists around the world. The new Whammy features the classic Whammy sound that guitarists have embraced for over 20 years, and moves to the next level by introducing chordal Whammy pitch-shifting, additional Whammy intervals, and true bypass. For over two decades the Whammy pedal has been known as the ultimate pitch-shifting pedal in the world, used by everyone from Jimmy Page to Tom Morello and heard on songs like “Seven Nation Army” by the White Stripes and… -
TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION To Unleash 'Peacemaker' This Summer
16 May 2012 | 7:47 amRed-dirt metal rockers TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION will release their long-awaited new album, "Peacemaker", this summer via Carved Records. This is the third studio CD for TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION, which features the recording lineup of Big Dad Ritch (vocals), Randy Cooper (guitar), John Exall (bass), Wes Wallace (guitar) and Timmy Braun (drums). Recorded in Los Angeles, "Peacemaker" was helmed by acclaimed producer Bob Marlette (BLACK SABBATH, ALICE COOPER, ANVIL, SALIVA, FILTER), who helped TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION further explore their capabilities. The result: eleven highly… -
Best Coast - The Only Place
16 May 2012 | 4:44 amCrazy For You turned Beth Cosentino into star but can sophomore LP The Only Place rival its sun... -
Tenacious D - Rize Of The Phoenix
15 May 2012 | 7:29 amThe idea of a third Tenacious D album feels undeniably awkward. The comedy rock duo, Jack Black (Jabbles) and Kyle Gass (Rage Kage), were left in a paradoxical position when the long promotional tour for second album and debut motion picture, The Pick Of Destiny, ground to a halt. The D had successfully transitioned from cult phenomenon to a legitimate cultural touchstone of the 21st century. Oddly, however, their second album spawned no major hits and nothing to rival signature anthems "Tribute" and "Fuck Her Gently". Instead the D’s second album endured disappointing… -
Steve Morse's Flying Colours Announce September European Tour
11 May 2012 | 5:20 amFlying Colors, the hot new virtuoso prog rock supergroup featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater), guitarist Steve Morse (Deep Purple), and Neal Morse (Spock’s Beard), follow the release of their eponymous debut album with a rare European tour taking in London’s prestigious Shepherd’s Bush Empire on September 21st. Tickets for all the European tour can be ordered online via the official European press page here. Flying Colors: September 2012 European Tour * Hamburg / Markthalle / Sept 9 * Berlin / C-Club / Sept 10 * Munich / Theaterfabrik / Sept 11 * Milan / Alcatraz / Sept 13…
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The FretWire
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My Little League Band – Debut Performance
14 May 2012 | 10:17 amMy last post was about the band of 11-13 year olds I have been coaching. They recently had their debut performance at a blues jam here in Utah. We are now taking bookings. Assuming you only want an 8 minute set. (or you want to hear the same 2 songs 5 times each.) Check out the videos: Tighten Up Pride and Joy -
A band for beginners
20 Apr 2012 | 3:09 pmA few months ago I was ready to graduate a couple of my guitar students. I didn’t have much more I could teach them about theory or technique. They just needed to practice for a few years and they would be great. But one thing I noticed they lacked was the ability to play well with others. I thought they could benefit from playing in a band setting, but since they were 11 and 13, I wasn’t sure turning them loose would be a good idea. So I converted their private lesson time into a 1 hour per week band coaching session. The 13 year old plays bass, the 11 year old plays… -
Listening to Josh Ritter – Bringing In The Darlings
19 Apr 2012 | 11:08 amJosh Ritter recently released a new EP. This isn’t a collection or random B-sides and other previously rejected cuts. The songs are all new, well written, and well produced. My only complaint- It isn’t it a full album. This video features one of the tracks from the EP. This video was created with over 12,000 pieces of construction paper, shown as it was shot, with no effects added in post. Wowza. Josh Ritter – Love Is Making Its Way Back Home from Josh Ritter on Vimeo. Check out more Josh Ritter and see his growing summer tour schedule at joshritter.com -
Finishing a Taylor 916ce, Time Lapse Video
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A Studio in a Box: The Controversial World of the Amp Modeler
15 Apr 2012 | 10:24 amIn the grand list of things that guitar players argue about, there is nothing that quite stokes the fires in the same way as amp modeling. Whether it’s the classic Kidney Bean POD or the fully endorsed tweakfest that is Peavey’s Revalver III, something about the combination of guitars and software can turn the most relaxed guitarist into a chair-leg wielding, vendetta-carrying psychopath. However much the hatred may flow through the haters, though, I find it becomes harder and harder to argue with the technology that the modelers can bring to a recording. That’s why I’ve put together…
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WhyISuckAtGuitar.com
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Gigs From Hell
11 May 2012 | 2:54 pmI love funny stories about gigs gone wrong. Here are two "gig from hell" stories of my own. I had just gotten out of grad school at the Peabody Conservatory and I was trying to figure out how to make a living as a classical guitarist. A friend of mine got me a gig at a retirement home near where I lived, and I jumped at the chance to play. The home did a nice job of setting up their common room as a temporary auditorium. While I was warming up I noticed that there were certain people walking in and some who had to be wheeled in on their hospital beds. I didn't really think much of it until I… -
An Interview With Johnny Monaco
27 Apr 2012 | 11:14 amJohnny Monaco is a busy, busy guy. The former Enuff Z'nuff guitarist and singer currently has bands on two different continents and a slew of power pop tunes penned and recorded since leaving Enuff Z'nuff in 2008. I recently caught up with Johnny to see how things are going with his current projects and to ask him a few questions about how a professional rock and roll axe-slinger / fret-master feels about things like ruts, frustration and self-doubt. You might be surprised to find out that in many cases he feels just like the rest of us mere mortals feel. Even great players like you must get… -
Guitar Practice Routine - Should You Have One?
25 Apr 2012 | 10:50 amI often get questions from students on developing a guitar practice routine. The intention behind the questions is always good, but the assumption behind the questions can get you into trouble. The assumption is that it's advisable to do the same thing every day when you practice guitar. Doing the same thing every day when you practice guitar is the worst thing you can possibly do, which is why I don't recommend implementing a guitar practice routine. So what should you do instead? Try to think about an approach to practicing the guitar rather than a routine for practicing the guitar. I know… -
Guns N' Roses Reunion - Will They Or Won't They?
21 Mar 2012 | 9:41 pmLike many of you, I've been watching the news about the potential reunion of the original lineup of Guns N' Roses at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in April. There seem to be two questions lingering right now, only one of which actually matters to most GN'R fans. Will all of the original members of Guns N' Roses show up and (gasp) be in the same room together for the first time in over a decade? Will the original lineup get up on stage together and play something? As you might imagine, I care very much about the answer to question number two, not so much about the answer… -
Slow The **** Down! What Slow Practice Really Means
8 Mar 2012 | 1:52 pmAs I've continued to clean up my playing, and also to teach others how to do so, it has come to my attention that there is a broad misunderstanding about what it truly means to practice slowly. Slow practice does not mean setting your metronome at a tempo where you make mistakes only half of the time instead of all of the time. Slow practice is a way of training your brain and your muscles to not make mistakes at all. In its purest for it becomes a bit like meditation, a calming activity that both increases coordination and enjoyment of learning to play the guitar at the same time. Here are…
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Guitar Media Magazine
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ZZ Top’s new song, I’ve Got To Get Paid in this totally awesome video.
10 May 2012 | 3:47 amIn the video, which was shot at Bubba’s Country Store in Austin, Texas, the customers of the shop are lured to a fridge with drum beats and flashing lights. Once the fridge is open, there stands ZZ TOP playing the new song equipped with dancing girls. This video was totally unscripted and although only 90 [...] -
Slash and Guitar Center Launch Nationwide Search for Opening Acts
8 May 2012 | 5:28 amGuitar Center – the worlds largest music retailer – and legendary guitarist Slash have teamed up to offer an incredible opportunity to twenty unsigned American bands. By submitting an original song at GCOnstage.com, bands can enter for the chance to open for Slash on his upcoming fall tour, supporting his new album, APOCALYPTIC LOVE, out [...] -
Rush announce new tour
8 May 2012 | 5:23 amAlongside the release of the powerful new single “Headlong Flight,” Live Nation announced today that Rush will embark on a North American Tour in support of their upcoming and highly anticipated new album, “CLOCKWORK ANGELS.” This year’s fall tour will visit approximately 33 cities beginning September 7th in Manchester, NH, and finishing December 2nd in [...] -
Metal Guitarist Creates Unique Lead Guitar Resource
8 May 2012 | 5:17 amTom Hess, international guitar teacher and member of the power metal band Rhapsody Of Fire has announced the release of a new online resource designed to help guitar players create their own guitar solos. This resource teaches the idea of guitar soloing with a combination of vocal melodies (sung by Rhapsody Of Fire vocalist Fabio [...] -
Blues guitarist dies at Atlanta airport
8 May 2012 | 5:13 amWell-known guitarist, vocalist, songwriter Michael “Iron Man” Burks died in Atlanta on Sunday. The 54 years old blues musician, who performed at Montgomery’s Capitol Oyster bar in February was returning from a tour of Europe and collapsed at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, according to a release from his label, Alligator Records.. He was rushed to [...]
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Beginner Guitar Lessons
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How To Hold Your Guitar Properly
16 May 2012 | 12:44 amIt’s really important to get comfortable with holding your guitar if you want to play the instrument properly. The video below will quickly go over some of the fundamentals you need to familiarize yourself with if you wish to hold the guitar properly, and give you a good visual of what you should be doing. [...] -
How to Make Chord Changes – Exercises To Help Your Fingers Work as a Team
8 May 2012 | 7:21 amAs a beginner guitarist the most important thing you need to keep practicing on a regular basis getting to know and play chords. The trick is to switch from one chord to the next without losing your timing. -
Quick History of the Electric Guitar & Tips for Strumming and Using a Plectrum
30 Apr 2012 | 7:20 amJimi Hendrix is one of those people that comes to mind when you think about the electric guitar. He popularized it when he showed the world the electric guitar was capable of a lot of amazing things that acoustic guitar couldn’t do. Some people say the electric guitar was discovered accidentally when a few guitar [...] -
The 4 Basic Chords You Need To Know – Major & Minor Chords
24 Apr 2012 | 7:05 amIf you are serious about learning to play the guitar you need to learn chord theory in order to improve your skill level. A chord is known as a group of 3 or more notes and all music is composed using chords and scales. -
Classical Guitar Lessons for Beginners – Proper Sitting Position & Simple Pieces to Play
18 Apr 2012 | 7:17 amOkay so you want to learn how to play the classical guitar but you have no idea where to begin. It really isn’t that hard to learn how to play as long as you have the necessary time to put into the craft and the patience to make it through the tough learning curve. In [...]
