If you haven't heard of the Eigenharp before, it's a fretted electronic instrument that combines woodwind, keyboard, guitar, bass and percussion. If that intrigues you, there's an Eigenharp demo video on YouTube. Eigenharp Demo originally appeared on About.com Guitar on Sunday, November 1st, 2009 at 22:54:33.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time
26 Oct 2009 | 12:04 amI just stumbled upon this 2008 list from Guitar World of the "50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time". Although they've listed 50 guitarists here, unfortunately Guitar World weren't willing to rank their choices. So, you'll have to make up your own mind about which of these guitarists takes the "fastest guitarist of all time" trophy. 50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time50 Fastest Guitarists of All Time originally appeared on About.com Guitar on Monday, October 26th, 2009 at 07:04:25.Permalink | Comment | Email this -
Download free Nirvana MP3
18 Oct 2009 | 2:20 pmTo help promote the 20th anniversary reissue of Nirvana's Bleach, Sub Pop Records has released a free mp3 of "Scoff", taken a live disc recorded in Portland, Oregon in February, 1990. This track is part of the live album that Sub Pop will accompany Scoff. You can download the mp3 for free from Rollingstone.com, without any registration.Download free Nirvana MP3 originally appeared on About.com Guitar on Sunday, October 18th, 2009 at 21:20:10.Permalink | Comment | Email this -
YouTube: Delay Pedal Tips
13 Oct 2009 | 2:49 amAlthough many guitarists own a delay pedal, most tend to "set it and forget it". While the delay pedal can be used as a subtle tone enhancer, with some experimentation it can almost be used as a whole other instrument. This video begins to outline some of the more dramatic sounds that can be created with the delay pedal (the Boss DD6 is being used, but the same concepts apply to all delay pedals). watch the delay pedal YouTube guitar lessonYouTube: Delay Pedal Tips originally appeared on About.com Guitar on Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at 09:49:58.Permalink | Comment | Email this -
Free Vampire Weekend MP3
8 Oct 2009 | 4:20 amVampire Weekend have posted an MP3 of "Horchata" from their upcoming release Contra on the band's official site. Although this track isn't particularly guitar-heavy, much of Vampire Weekend's music features quirky, interesting guitar playing. Registration isn't required to download this mp3.Free Vampire Weekend MP3 originally appeared on About.com Guitar on Thursday, October 8th, 2009 at 11:20:23.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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Six Pack with Doug Marks of Metal Method
4 Nov 2009 | 7:30 amI'm pleased to present an interview with Doug Marks, the man who has taught millions how to play rock guitar with his unique Metal Method DVD Course. Doug was a working musician in the Los Angeles metal band Hawk and brought rock guitar instruction out of the stone age along with his combination of practical techniques, inspirational riffs and big hair. Even though the name is Metal Method, the course is really about classic rock and these techniques are applicable to rock, metal, blues or just about any popular guitar music. Q. How did you get… -
Line 6 JM4 Looper
2 Nov 2009 | 6:05 amIn my quest to play along to some backing tracks that go further than the basic MIDI files included in the Fender G-DEC Combo Amp I picked up a Line 6 JM4 Looper pedal recently. In effect, this is the "brains" of Line 6's Spider Jam amp in a 5 pound package without the amp, speaker and cabinet. The whole thing measures about 12" x 7" x 2.5", or about the size of four single-purpose effects pedals. If you're looking for a simple gig-ready looper pedal to lay down some rhythm guitar and then play some riffs on… -
Kenny Neal Live Blues
28 Oct 2009 | 7:02 amI managed to catch Kenny Neal live this summer at a Blues Festival in Redwood City. Neal is an awesome blues guitar player with a charismatic style and a soulful voice that betrays his Louisiana musical upbringing. He plays up-tempo R&B influenced blues as well as down-and-dirty blues on his '52 Telecaster. His latest CD "Let Life Flow" has been winning awards across the US including the "Blues Music Award" song of the year for the title track. Kenny Neal is touring in the US and Canada through the end of the year with gigs in… -
Time Won't Let Me
26 Oct 2009 | 10:30 amI read Bill Scheft's book Time Won't Let Me recently and thought this book does a great job capturing the energy of '60s garage rock in a present-day setting. It's a story of a Boston-area garage band that reunites some 30 years later. Or or at least tries to. The personality quirks and passions that caused them to disintegrate the first time around are still there and it makes for a great story as things unfold.Scheft is a one time writer for Dave Letterman with great passion for rock and roll. Or at least what it used to be in the 60s when… -
Blues You Can Use
22 Oct 2009 | 7:01 amI recently picked up the Hal-Leonard book "Blues You Can Use" based on recommendations on Amazon. Heaven knows I've bought my share of guitar books over the years, and it's been rare that I've felt like I got my money's worth. I've never found a guitar book that has matched my skills and interests. Sadly, I don't think I'm alone in this predicament. The majority of music books are either aimed at rank beginners (starting with "Go Tell Aunt Rhody") or they are so complicated that unless you're already an…
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13th Floor at Gramercy Theater
4 Nov 2009 | 2:22 pmNY Rock band 13th Floor opened for Powerman 5000 last night. Here are some of the images from the show. 13th Floor: Site + MySpace + Facebook +Twitter + Current Album + Previously on Guitarkadia PLAY: [13th Floor Photos Full Set & Licensing Available Here] Share and Enjoy: -
Gotham Rocks: September 2009
28 Oct 2009 | 8:16 pmSeptember 12, 2009. Gotham Rocks. Crash Mansion. Charetta: Site + MySpace + Facebook + Twitter + Previously on Guitarkadia Apache Stone: Site + MySpace + Facebook + Twitter 13th Floor: Site + MySpace + Facebook +Twitter + Previously on Guitarkadia Shadows Lie: MySpace + Facebook + Twitter + Previously on Guitarkadia Black Water Rising: Site + MySpace + Facebook The Spyderz: Site + MySpace + Facebook Share and Enjoy: -
A Year Later
27 Oct 2009 | 9:47 pmI guess I never had the one year anniversary talk on here. It was, by the way, on October 10, 2008 that I relaunched the blog with a new theme, mission, idea and what have you. Lot has happened since then. Detour here, going astray there, it hasn’t been easy maintaining this blog, and two others, with a full-time job in tow. But, I somehow managed to stay afloat. Met a lot of people because of the blog, got to be at places because of the blog, and ventured into areas I didn’t expect to because of the blog. In short, the relaunch was worth it. Between May and September – I… -
Me Talk Pretty
23 Oct 2009 | 9:07 amAugust 31, 2009. Urban Noise Summer Festival 2009. Band: Julia Preotu (vocals) Leon Lyazidi (guitars) James Kluz (drums) Nate Meng (bass) Me Talk Pretty: Site + MySpace + Facebook + Twitter Check out more Urban Noise Summer Festival 2009 pics here. To license this image, please click here. Share and Enjoy: -
Man On Earth
21 Oct 2009 | 11:12 amAugust 31, 2009. Urban Noise Summer Festival at Blender Theater, NYC. Band: Nathan (singer) Polaris (guitar) Dave (drums) Alex (bass) Man On Earth: MySpace + Facebook + YouTube + Twitter All We Are. Directed by: Nathan. Check out more Urban Noise Summer Festival 2009 Pics. To license images from this concert, click here. Share and Enjoy:
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Comic strip of the week
1 Nov 2009 | 11:38 pmAgain, Jason Nocera sent me one of his wonderful comic strips with our two guitar buddies, Buddy and Hopkins. I started to look forward for his strips every week now. And remember to visit Buddy and Hopkins online store This is funny, if you consider we have a band here in Romania called Free beer… Bookmark It -
How to pick your acoustic guitar based on the wood it is made of
29 Oct 2009 | 2:07 pmSome time ago I have decided to post here guest posts from other fellow guitar bloggers, hoping this will bring something now to the table, different from what I usually write about. So, this being said, today I will post here an article of Anton Emery, the Community Manager of http://www.RhythmStrummer.com. This site offers easy guitar lessons in a fun & patient atmosphere, taught by teachers who care. Students learn songs & technique lessons across a variety of genres, including Folk, Country, and Classic Rock- all with NO advertising. Anton sent me today an article about an… -
The weekend strip. Comic strip.
24 Oct 2009 | 2:33 pmI bet you all love cartoons! I know I love them; I love cartoons and comic strips! Yeah! And we all love guitar music… So what can be cooler than a comic strip about…playing the guitar?Maybe a comic strip about playing blues?!! Well, to make a long story short, I give you Jason Nocera, a professional cartoonist who does a blues/music themed comic strip called Buddy and Hopkins! He owns a site where he publish niche cartoons, http://www.nichecartoons.com, a very cool idea to enter the market, if you ask me, I would never have thought about it, really. He was more than kind to… -
What’s the worst that could happen?
22 Oct 2009 | 6:21 amI was thinking about something that bothers me since my first day on stage: Can you ever watch/listen your own concerts fully happy with the result? I mean, every time I watch one of our own shows there’s something bothering me: look, I sucked on backing vocals here, I sound like a choked goat, fuck! Or damn, the sound was horrible, or I don’t know, like, one time it happened that Costin, the lead singer in my band jump right to the chorus when he wasn’t supposed to. We ALL looked at him asking ourselves WTF happened?!! It happened that I(cheers: yeaaahh!) entered earlier… -
The musical weather-metre
18 Oct 2009 | 12:33 amIt’s a shitty weather in Romania these days, it’s raining, there’s no sign of sun, I barely woke up this morning, I feel like going back to sleep. So, naturally, I am in a mood for listening some acoustic guitar…Or Gary Moore. Or both… So here it is Still got the blues, Gary Moore, on acoustic guitar And The prophet Or Samba pa ti, Santana? So, how’s the weather where you live in terms of music you listen? Bookmark It
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Playing Piano on the Touch Guitar
6 Nov 2009 | 10:29 amAdmittedly I might a little late to the game with Touch Guitar. I just saw a tweet from @TouchGuitar talking about making the Touch Guitar sound like a piano. When I followed the link I found a sweet video of guy playing a two-necked monster that sounded pretty close to a piano for a guitar. I believe it’s the guitar’s inventor, Dave Bunker, that’s playing the guitar. Check it out. A little more research and it turns out that the Touch Guitar has been around since 1956. Digging a little deeper it was pretty cool to hear how tapping techniques have been in use since… -
The Guitar Hanger
5 Nov 2009 | 8:28 amIt’s a common problem. Where can you store your guitar where it’s easy to access but yet safe from getting knocked over and dinged up (unless you’re into relic’ing)? If you stick it in a case you end up never picking the guitar because it’s a pain to have to pull it out. If you put on guitar stand, your child or pet can easily knock it over. Enter the Guitar Hanger. The Guitar Hanger is a pretty simple device that lets you hang your guitar in your closet or anyway you can hang a hanger. The Guitar Hanger allows you to have quick and easy access to your… -
The Beatles Go Digital!! Well, Almost
4 Nov 2009 | 4:33 pmIt’s probably not the digital you were hoping for, but The Beatles are taking a baby step towards the 21st century with the release of a 16GB USB drive packed with 14 stereo remastered Beatles albums and 13 mini-documentaries. The apple-shaped USB drive will also contain expanded liner notes, some rare photos and the album art. Apple Corps Ltd and EMI Music are manufacturing only 30,000 of these limited edition apples. No word yet if Apple Corp plans to counter sue on the infringement of their logo. This little USB drive will set you back about $330USD (£200), about $50 more… -
Orianthi: Michael Jackson’s Last Guitarist
4 Nov 2009 | 9:48 amIf you saw the Michael Jackson movie “This is It” last weekend, then you wouldn’t have been able to miss Orianthi. Well, you wouldn’t have been able to miss her unless you normally miss beautiful, blonde guitarists that really know how to shred. At only 24, Orianthi has already played with some pretty remarkable guitarists including Carlos Santana and Prince. After a performance on stage at the 2009 Grammy Awards with Carrie Undewood, Michael Jackson contacted Orianthi about becoming his guitarist for his concert dates in London. Orianthi is originally from… -
Paul Reed Smith Sweet 16 Amplifier (video)
3 Nov 2009 | 6:02 pmPaul Reed Smith has added another amplifier to their line up high-end tube amps. The most recent addition is the PRS Sweet 16. The new amp has 16 watts of cathode-biased 6V6 output tube power with features usually found on larger amps such as reverb, a full TMB tone stack, and Paul Reed Smith’s transparent PRS master volume circuit. PRS also has released a matching cabinet that comes in 1×12 and 2×12. Controls include bright switch, volume, reverb, treble, mid, bass, and master volume. All amps are hand wired in Stevensville, Maryland using hybrid circuitry techniques for…
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Guitar Repairs Accomplished on Fender Resonator Neck.
4 Nov 2009 | 7:57 amRemember this picture? Last month I wrote an article on Guitar Repairs, specifically repairing a guitar neck on a Fender Resonator guitar with some stress cracks that finally split, causing the neck to bow forward. It had a relief of about 1/8 of an inch. Normally you want a flat neck or less than .015″ relief. Here is the final product, less wet sanding and polishing. The lacquer I use needs 30 days to cure before I can sand and polish it. Although it is extremely hard to see because of the quality of the products I use. Guitar Repair: Finished Resonator neck Sorry for the poor… -
More Guitar Tabs and Online Lessons.
26 Oct 2009 | 1:44 pmAs I cruise through the enormous amount of guitar tabs and online guitar lessons, I see that some of the creative methods people are using to give online guitar lessons and guitar tabs are very imaginative and effective. The possibilities seem endless. The decisions on who and what to use as an instruction aid are more important. I certainly can’t check every lesson out, but I’ll try to catch the best ones out there. Songsterr is another great tool. One of the best methods of learning to play the guitar and read guitar tabs I mentioned in my last post on “Guitar Tabs and… -
Online Guitar Lessons and Guitar Tabs get Results
21 Oct 2009 | 8:11 amDid you miss out on the opportunity to learn to play the guitar and read guitar tabs as a kid? It is amazing at how many people, like me, want to learn to play the guitar as an adult. And learn fast, yet in the proper and easiest manner. I started playing the guitar 4.5 years ago, I was 53 years old at the time. I took lessons from a brilliant guitar player and good teacher. His methods are not for everyone, plus I had to go to a scheduled lesson every week. And if I did not remember some of my lesson, I had to wait a week to re-learn it. My purpose for guitar lessons was to play the Blues. -
Guitar Repairs and Upgrades: Wiring Diagrams for 2 Pickup Gibson Nighthawk
16 Oct 2009 | 10:49 amThe Gibson Nighthawk was a short-lived electric guitar model lineup, manufactured by Gibson. The Nighthawk represented a radical change from traditional Gibson designs featuring many elements more commonly associated with Fender guitars. The Nighthawk superficially resembled the Les Paul, Gibson’s “trademark” guitar. It had a maple top, and mahogany body. Here it is for you folks who do their own Guitar Repairs and Upgrades. This is an old wiring diagram for an original Gibson Nighthawk guitar with two (2) Pickup Guitar: The Nighthawk was never a great commercial success;… -
Young Guitar Player, Tallan Latz, Proves My Point…
9 Oct 2009 | 7:57 amI don’t go looking for this kind of stuff. By the time I do my blogging for an online automotive engine and transmission supply company and then try to put together a blog for Guitar Players Center, my brain is worn out. So when I get done with business, I look for some NFL Washington Redskins news, turn off my computer and play the guitar. Check this kid out. If you like him follow him to You Tube and see more of him. It seems funny to me that I ran across this video after writing my last post on older guitar players. This young man goes beyond any other videos or phenoms I have run…
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The Omstrument
7 Nov 2009 | 2:07 amguitarz.blogspot.com:In our previous post about Uli Jon Roth's Sky Guitar, Bertram, my co-blogger here at Guitarz, made a note in the comments appealing for "Less frets, more strings!"Is this enough strings for you, Bertram?With a combined total of 46 strings, the Omstrument is the creation of Jack Haas and is a gestalt instrument comprising harp, guitar, longneck dulcimer, strumstick, and tanpura. And before you ask, yes, they are supposed to be played together at the same time.Perhaps it's easier to let one of Mr Haas' videos do the talking:Before anyone else comments, yes I am aware of Pat… -
Uli Jon Roth's Sky Guitar
6 Nov 2009 | 6:02 amguitarz.blogspot.com:Thanks to KC for jogging my memory. The guitar that the Gruggett Raindrop reminded me of was Uli Jon Roth's Sky Guitar, as seen pictured here.To unashamedly quote from his Wikipedia entry: Uli Jon Roth has (or at least has had) at least five of these "Sky" guitars. They are made by a British luthier, and also used by the guitarist from Fair Warning. The first three Sky guitars were as follows: One had 36 frets, another had 42 frets, and a third one is fretless which was used on the Beyond the Astral Skies album. In an April 2001 Guitar Player Magazine interview, Roth… -
Highly optimistic French eBayer
5 Nov 2009 | 5:56 amguitarz.blogspot.com:Someone has applied a very poor imitation Fender logo to this cheap and nasty vaguely-Telecaster-styled guitar from the 1970s. These appeared under various brandnames; it's probably one of Teisco's poorer efforts.So, how much do you think the seller is asking for this dreadful example?Would you believe €9,990.00? That's approximately £8,939.96 or US$14,754.10 which is quite frankly outrageous for this horrible plank!I'm unsure as to whether the seller is incredibly stupid and really thinks that this is a long lost Fender prototype or whether he/she is aware that… -
Gruggett Raindrop guitar from 1966
3 Nov 2009 | 4:01 pmguitarz.blogspot.com:This Gruggett Raindrop was apparently one of only six such guitars and was built in 1966 for a band called - appropriately enough - The Raindrops.Bill Gruggett, the maker of this guitar, also built guitars for Mosrite and Hallmark Guitars back in the day, and is currently working with the re-launched Hallmark company.The Raindrop guitar reminds me of a more modern guitar, possibly 80s-era, but I can't quite put my finger on what it might be.I wonder what happened to the band The Raindrops too, incidentally.G L WilsonNB: There are a lot of blogs STEALING content and… -
Petrol tank 3-string guitar
3 Nov 2009 | 3:01 pmguitarz.blogspot.com:This 3-string slide guitar has been made from an old Villiers's petrol tank, a Pearl high hat stand and cymbal stand, and some aluminium box section! I'll let the following YouTube video do the talking:See also: three-string slide guitar made from a BSA engine casingG L WilsonNB: There are a lot of blogs STEALING content and bandwidth. If you read this anywhere else but on guitarz.blogspot.com then you are reading a blog that STEALS content. Please support original bloggers!{{ Guitarz - guitarz.blogspot.com }}
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Origami — Extended Range Multi-Scale Instrument
29 Oct 2009 | 1:28 pmGuitar and bass are combined via an innovative modular neck structure. Venture capital and skilled micro-partners needed. Go to eLUTHERIE.org for the full articles, pictures and comments! Go to eLUTHERIE.org for the full article, pictures and comments! -
Website Statistics September 2009
22 Oct 2009 | 5:01 pmWe return with monthly website traffic numbers for September 2009. How does visitors from nearly 4,000 cities sound? Go to eLUTHERIE.org for the full articles, pictures and comments! Go to eLUTHERIE.org for the full article, pictures and comments! -
Mark Frith Fretless Bass
8 Oct 2009 | 6:19 amBeautiful woods, precise joinery and playful curves define this 4-string fretless bass by luthier Mark Frith. Go to eLUTHERIE.org for the full articles, pictures and comments! Go to eLUTHERIE.org for the full article, pictures and comments! -
Michael Spalt Hybrid Guitar
24 Sep 2009 | 12:21 pmMichael Spalt's lightweight ergonomic travel guitar based on a machined aluminum structural core. Strandberg EGS bridge. Go to eLUTHERIE.org for the full articles, pictures and comments! Go to eLUTHERIE.org for the full article, pictures and comments! -
Ulrich Teuffel Video Interview
10 Sep 2009 | 6:31 amAsking questions leads to fresh design concepts. Go to eLUTHERIE.org for the full articles, pictures and comments! Go to eLUTHERIE.org for the full article, pictures and comments!
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Blog Rewind - Minor Pentatonic Scale Lesson #3
5 Nov 2009 | 7:41 amHere is the third in our series on building phrases in the minor pentatonic scale. This week is not as much about the phrase building as it is about knowing where your scale patterns and notes are all over the neck. Next week will be our fourth (and probably last) lesson on this subject and we will spend a little more time playing music as opposed to running scales, but for now we need this foundation to build on.At the end of the video there are two short extras of me playing. After I did the lesson I thought I should do a small improvised piece to demonstrate how to play… -
3 Note Per String Major Scales
3 Nov 2009 | 3:12 pmThis lesson is about "3 note per string" major scale patterns. There are no applications in this lesson, but we are learning several ways to play the Major Scale that bridge CAGED System patterns like the ones we learned in Major Scale Lesson #1 and Major Scale Lesson #2. The idea here is that we want to forget about the 5 box patterns that we've already learned and turn the whole fretboard into one big scale pattern. This is the next step towards that goal. Please forgive the video quality this week. I tried shooting the video in my (newly painted) office and ran into a few snafus but the… -
The week in Reconstruction, Big Concerts and me.
31 Oct 2009 | 7:45 amThe past few weeks have been kind of hectic and not particularly productive in terms of my own practicing or growth as a musician. As a matter of fact I'm writing this from one of the classrooms in my studio as my office is torn apart for painting this morning. I started the week off by seeing U2 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena with 96,000 of my closest friends. I haven't been to a large show in years and this was fun but also got me thinking about my own musical situation. I started playing music because I wanted to be in an… -
Blog Rewind - Minor Pentatonic Scale Phrasing Lesson #2
29 Oct 2009 | 6:38 amThis week we are continuing our series on Phrasing using Pentatonic Scales. The basic idea is that we are going to learn the notes of our scale relative to the Root, or starting point of the scale. If we see what scale degrees a lick or idea is made of and we know our scale patterns pretty well, we can move the idea all over the neck. The first thing to do is to find out what a "Scale Degree" is...The Root is the starting point for a scale or chord. In the key of "C Major" we are starting on a C note and then building the scale one note after another. The next… -
Legato Lick in E Minor in the style of joe Satriani
27 Oct 2009 | 3:14 pmThis lesson is just a 2 measure legato lick in E Minor. If you haven't worked on your Hammer on and Pull off techniques it might be a good idea to work through some of the Legato lessons in the techique section: http://markweinguitarlessons.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=6&id=15&Itemid=39 The important things in this lesson are to work through the idea slowly and make sure that every note is even and punchy. Also, get this lick sounding good with a clean guitar sound before you "crunch it up" with your amp gain channel or a distortion pedal. The…
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The Bass Guitar Blog
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MiniGroves from Accugroove
30 Oct 2009 | 3:48 pmHot off the press! Mark and the Accugroove crew have brought a new range of cabs into the bass world “Eight years in the making, our new MiniGrooves are the first and only tiny, lightweight cabinets that are built for the serious professional.” So says Mark, Accugroove’s CEO, and he’s bigger than me, so I’m not going to argue . The main act is the 3-Way (8” Woofer, 6.5” Midrange & 2 Tweeters), which weights in at 26 lbs. (just under 12kgs in new speak), and measures 19” High x 10” Wide x 15.5 Deep. It will swallow 300 watts @ 8 Ohms. Quite a beast! -
Wal is Back
10 Oct 2009 | 10:56 amWal is Back – Thanks to no treble for the heads up. The UK Bass manufacturer, known for a very distinctive range of basses, had been working just on back log, but they are now taking new orders again for the first time in a few years. From Wal’s site: After much activity we are thrilled to announce that Wal is now back in action, with the original specifications and fanatical attention to detail as before. Electric Wood, led by Paul Herman, who worked with Wal and Pete for over 18 years, brings you the quality, the playability, the exotic woods, and the sheer excitement of… -
Michael Manring and Steve Lawson – Live at ‘Round Midnight
9 Oct 2009 | 1:47 amOn Wednesday, in London, England, Manring and Lawson brought together Solo Bass from Both Sides of the Ocean. Starting with a workshop by Michael Manring at Chappell music. I have to say, to Markbass‘ credit, the sound and tone of Michael’s playing was absolutely amazing. I first heard Michael play live almost a decade ago when I was over in California. I drove up to Oakland to catch an evening gig – quite an interesting adventure for a British Tourist! I remember the sound, and the Markbass set up seems to have taken it to a new level. One of the privileges of living in… -
Manring and Lawson – Solo Bass from Both Sides of the Ocean
5 Oct 2009 | 2:57 pmIt hasn’t happend for 5 years, but on Wednesday evening, solo bassists Steve Lawson and Michael Manring will be playing. Last time they got together was in Santa Cruz, California, this time Round Midnight Jazz and Blues Bar is the venue, in London England. This is what it sounded like when they played together last: Steve Lawson and Michael Manring live at Don Quixotes by solobasssteve Michael and Steve have been regularly mentioned here (click on those links), most recently when Michael Manring explained the Hyperbass. Here’s Michael on his own on Youtube: And the second half of… -
TC Electronic Staccato’51 Bass Amp
2 Oct 2009 | 12:16 pmTC Electronic have been busy busy again. The latest twist on the TC Electronic Classic450 Bass Amp – it’s called the Staccato’51, developed in conjunction with Rocco Prestia. Rocco is best known for holding down the bass in Tower of Power – a band he joined at 14 – and is a much renowned bassist. Checkout Rocco’s web page or the Rocco Prestia Live At Bass Day DVD). His style probably accounts for the name, if you are not familiar with Rocco’s very percussive style, you should be! He’s using the amp with TC Eletronic’s RS410’s…
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ZZ Top: Double Down Live DVD
27 Oct 2009 | 8:00 amI can’t believe this fell under my radar, but last week ZZ Top released a two-DVD set titled Double Down Live. This two-disc set includes shows from almost 20 years apart. The first DVD includes 22 songs recorded in 1980, during the Top’s Deguello tour. The second DVD includes 11 songs recorded during their 2008 tour. Also included on the second DVD is behind the scenes footage from the tour. I believe the 2008 footage is shot by the same guy who directed the Rock + Roll Gearhead documentary of Billy Gibbons. Here’s the track listing for the DVDs: Disc One – Definitely… -
Jonny Lang: Live at the Ryman
27 Oct 2009 | 7:00 amI recently noticed on Jonny Lang’s Facebook fan page that he is releasing a live album next week titled Live at the Ryman. I believe this is recorded from the show my wife and I saw last year on August 30, which was a great show. There’s not a lot of information available about the album yet. So far, it appears to be an MP3-only release, available only at Amazon.com. The track listing for the album is as follows: 1. One Person at a Time 2. Bump In the Road 3. Turn Around 4. Give Me Up Again 5. A Quitter Never Wins 6. Red Light 7. Don’t Stop (For Anything) 8. Livin’ For… -
Joe Bonamassa with Gov’t Mule
26 Oct 2009 | 6:26 pmThis past Friday night, Joe Bonamassa played a show at the Vic Theatre in Chicago, IL. On the same night, Gov’t Mule played a show at the Riviera Theatre in Chicago. Fans of Bonamassa and Gov’t Mule had to choose which show to go to. However, fans at the Gov’t Mule show got a special treat. After Joe finished his show, he rushed over to join Gov’t Mule for two songs during their 2nd set. He played on “Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody’s Home” and “Sco-Mule”. Below are videos from that night: Feel Like Breaking Up Somebody’s Home:… -
Gov’t Mule: By a Thread
26 Oct 2009 | 6:01 pmGov’t Mule’s new album, By a Thread, is now available. I haven’t heard the whole album, yet, but I like what I’ve heard so far. And, with a guest appearance by Billy F. Gibbons, the album is off to a great start. Warren Haynes is one of my favorite guitarists of the past 20 years. He’s also one of the hardest working; it’s amazing that the Mule even had a chance to record this album considering all the work Haynes has been doing with the Dead and with the Allman Brothers Band, in addition to his work in Gov’t Mule. Have you heard the album, yet? What… -
Orianthi Believe
18 Oct 2009 | 10:11 amGuitarist Orianthi, who recently gained attention as the guitarist for Michael Jackson prior to the singer’s death, has a new album titled Believe that will be released on October 27. The album showcases not only Orianthi’s guitar-playing skills, but also her singing and songwriting skills. If you’re not familiar with Orianthi, she’s a 24-year-old guitarist from Adelaide in South Australia. Several years ago, she grabbed the attention of Carlos Santana during a tour of his through Australia, and she has since played with Steve Vai, Prince, and ZZ Top. Most recently,…
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Guitar Chords/Tabs: Tu Jaane Na, Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
27 Oct 2009 | 5:53 amThe unplugged version of this song from the upcoming movie Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani is done by the talented trio of Kailash Kher, Paresh and Naresh. Although the Atif Aslam version is equally good, guitar enthusiasts will enjoy the unplugged version more. It is a beautiful song with deep and long lyrics. Kailash Kher has sung it exceptionally well. The song is in the key of A major. Some of the chords used here are similar to the song Kahin To, from Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na which was in the scale of A#. You will need to master barre chords to be able to play this song. Thanx to my old time… -
Wishing You A Colorful and Enlightening Diwali 2009!
16 Oct 2009 | 10:47 pmI would like to wish all my readers a very Happy and Delightful Diwali! Photo by celinamahek This Diwali, enlighten yourself and everyone around you, eat more (and more) sweets, don’t sleep in the afternoon, fire a few crackers, send Diwali messages to near & dear ones (including your boss!), go to your terrace at night and discover the scenic beauty of lights around you and finally, impress the next-door girl with your new dress! HAPPY DIWALI ! You can read the chords in correct formatting on the website. Click the link below to view the post on the blog.Wishing You A Colorful and… -
The Blog now has 1000 Feed Subscribers!
15 Oct 2009 | 12:23 pmThe success of a blog is usually judged by the number of feed subscribers it has. And a blog is said to be quite successful when it has at least 1000 subscribers. Yesterday, this blog surpassed that amount. So, finally after almost 2 years, I can happily say that my blog has not been a failure! Though it has taken quite a considerable amount of time to reach this figure, I am still glad because I know I have not been as active on this blog as I should have been. I would like to thank all you readers who have been regularly visiting my blog. Not just visits, your comments and appreciations… -
Guitar Chords: Iktara, Wake Up Sid [2009]
3 Oct 2009 | 7:13 amSome songs can be so beautiful and so touching that you can feel the beats vibrating your hair follicles! As I am understanding music bit by bit with every song, I realize one fact that the greatest of the songs are composed with some of the basic chords that you might have been playing since long. It is the innovativeness and the skill of the musician which makes the song sound so wonderful. Yesterday, I watched the movie Wake Up Sid. Very cool movie, a must-watch for every youngster as it touches many aspects of life, the most important being having a soul mate to enjoy the journey of life… -
Introducing the “Suggest a Song” Feature!
14 Sep 2009 | 1:02 pmI had been thinking about introducing this feature for a long time, though never actually got about doing it. But finally, here it is live for you as much as it is for me! Recently, I lost a very good friend forever (and much more)… though for the purpose of this blog, it suffices to say that I lost a good source of new songs which are perfect for the guitar. I needed help on this, so I thought why not ask it from my beloved readers? Photo Credit: Amma. Stephie Val There are lots of wonderful guitar songs, old and new. With wonderful artists like A R Rahman, SEL etc. delivering songs…
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Modern Guitars Magazine
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Freedy Johnston to Release Album of New Original Songs, First in Eight Years
21 Oct 2009 | 4:24 pmPress release Source: conqueroo / Cary Baker Rain On The CityRain on the City is Freedy Johnston’s first album of new originals in eight years. Recorded in Nashville with producer Richard McLaurin, it’s one of the best song collections of... -
Fender Co-Develops Limited Edition Full-scale Stratocaster Replica Videogame Controller
3 Sep 2009 | 12:24 pmPress release Source: Fender Musical Instruments Corp. Body of the wooden full-scale Fender Stratocaster replica video controller.Fender Musical Instruments Corp. and Mad Catz®, the official third-party developer of Rock Band™ peripherals and accessories, have come together to co-develop a full-scale,... -
Gibson Guitar Announces Les Paul Commemorative Events
2 Sep 2009 | 3:03 amGibson Guitar will celebrate the life and contributions of guitar and audio recording innovator Les Paul during the month of September, 2009, with events connected to the anniversary of Paul's 1953 #1 Billboard Pop Single, "Vaya Con Dios," and the release anniversary of his 2005 album, American Made: World Played. Event details have not yet been announced. Gibson also plans to produce limited edition versions of the Les Paul Studio and Les Paul Standard electric guitars in honor of Les Paul, which could be available to consumers as early as November, 2009. "It is simply impossible to conceive… -
Taylor Guitars Celebrates 35th Anniversary
1 Sep 2009 | 3:39 amTaylor Guitars of El Cajon, California, has announced the introduction of limited edition models in celebration of its 35th anniversary. Founded in 1974 by Bob Taylor (who at the time had not yet turned 20), Kurt Listug and Steve Schemmer and originally named Westland Music Company, by the end of its inaugural year the company could boast three employees, the production of six instruments, and having overcome several hurdles, including its original facility. "That place was so bad," says Listug. "The roof leaked like crazy, and whenever it rained, the place flooded. It rained hard the night… -
Saiichi Sugiyama Talks about the Gibson SG in "The SG Sound"
27 Aug 2009 | 9:08 amFour instruments sit at the head table in the pantheon of solidbody electric guitars that defined and continue to define the sound of rock 'n' roll and related genres: the Fender Stratocaster; the Fender Telecaster; the Gibson Les Paul; and the Gibson SG. Saiichi Sugiyama, in his Modern Guitars column, Vintage, chronicles his relationship with the Gibson SG: "The SG Sound." Says Sugiyama: "Someone told me that Carlos Santana played "Samba Pa Ti" on his early '60s SG Special. The harmonics on my SG sounded, to my ears, not dissimilar despite the obvious P-90 colouring of that tone. Eric…
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Guitar Noise
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How To Make A Great Guitar Solo
2 Nov 2009 | 8:15 amQuite often, guitarists solo as if they are paid by the note, totally ignoring phrasing and melody, two key aspects of soloing. Tom Hess gives us a terrific lesson on phrasing, complete with video! -
Newsletter Vol. 3 # 101 – November 1, 2009
1 Nov 2009 | 3:49 pmWelcome to Volume 3, Issue #101 of Guitar Noise News! Though he was traveling to Chicago this past week, David still managed to clear three new lessons for publication. Check them out along with all the latest site news. -
Mark Knopfler
1 Nov 2009 | 3:28 pmMark Knopfler is best known as the lead guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the British rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded in 1977 with his brother David. After Dire Straits disbanded in 1995, Knopfler continued to record and produce albums as a solo artist under his own name. Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits have sold in excess of 120 million albums to date. -
Going On Vacation
31 Oct 2009 | 8:40 pmFirst time contributor Dmitry details the work and thought process involved on taking one's guitar along a trip, using his latest vacation as an example of how well things can work out! -
Hush Little Baby
22 Oct 2009 | 7:28 pmCreating chord melody arrangements can be addictive! And you can start out as easy or as complicated as you'd like. Brandon Carrasco takes us step by step through his first time out, turning this timeless lullaby into a wonderful single guitar piece.
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Guitar Noize
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5 for the weekend 1995
6 Nov 2009 | 2:51 amTender Surrender (Steve Vai ‘Alien Love Secrets’) I love Alien Love Secrets but don’t know why it appeals to me more than Vai’s other work. I adore lavish and complex productions and yet this is almost only Vai, bass and drums thoughout. There’s some amazing stuff on this album and Vai is on fine form, from amazing filter effects, blinding runs, grinding riffs, sharp and gorgeous chord work and doubling baby talk to playing some of the most expressive rock guitar I’ve ever heard. If God wanted to play guitar he would ask Stevie round. Tender Surrender will… -
PRS Guitars 25th Anniversary models
5 Nov 2009 | 2:11 pmPRS Guitars have updated their website with the 25th Anniversary models and I was immediately drawn to the 25th Anniversary 513, I always like a trans black, sorry “Charcoal Burst” finish on a glossy Flame Maple top. But what really interests me about the 513 is the pickup configuration, rather than 2 Humbuckers and a Single Coil in middle position, this guitar actually features 5 Single Coil pickups and some clever electronics. This combination of pickups and 2 selector blades makes it possible to achieve 13 different combinations, hence the name, 5 pickups, 13 combinations -… -
Guitar Toilet Seats
4 Nov 2009 | 1:52 pmGuitar Noize is no stranger to the odd toilet seat guitar, in fact check out this one I featured back in September 2007 however these products I found in Jammin’ Johns Shop are not actually toilet seat guitars but guitar toilet seats. The Strat shaped sunburst seat is called the “Screamer” and costs $169, yes you heard me right $169… for a toilet seat. But that is not all, the acoustic guitar shaped toilet seat costs $179! The thing I don’t understand is that it says you can choose between Round or Elongated shape? Surely they mean Jumbo or Dreadnought? I did… -
Alex Skolnick announces his signature Heritage
4 Nov 2009 | 5:14 amWhen I think of Alex Skolnick I have to admit the first image that springs to my mind is Alex wielding an Ibanez 540S like in this live video of Trial By Fire, I couldn’t find the original video but that song was my introduction to Testament when I saw it on the late night rock show Raw Power. Well a lot has changed since those days and more recently you would have been more likely to see Alex playing a Gibson L5 or similar with his trio but recently Alex rejoined Testament and a big ol’ Jazz box just wasn’t going to cut it in a Thrash Metal band but Alex didn’t return… -
Rob’s Totally Awesome Guitar Teaching Handbook
3 Nov 2009 | 2:10 pmThe other day I was reading a review on the always excellent Stratoblogster about a guitar teaching ebook called “Rob’s Totally Awesome Guitar Teaching Handbook”, aside from the great title I thought the book cover was pretty cool too and after reading the review decided to head over to Rob’s website Heartwood Guitar Instruction for a few more details and decided to buy the ebook for myself. Originally I hadn’t even intended to review the book I just thought it would be a good read as I’m thinking of taking on some students once I move house and actually…
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The Classical Guitar Blog
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An Interview with Matthew Slotkin
6 Nov 2009 | 10:19 amSing up for the Newsletter! The Classical Guitar Blog is edited by Christopher Davis. Matthew Slotkin is a New York City based performer and teacher. He teaches at Mansfield University, and uses his teaching gig as a base for his other creative activities. I had the chance to catch Matt in concert with one of his very interesting chamber music ensembles, Duo Montagnard, a guitar and saxophone duo. It’s a very unique ensemble with some interesting repertoire. He also performs with a double bass player in Dez Cordas. Part 1 -How he started playing guitar -Playing jazz guitar -Studying at… -
Classical Guitar at the White House Tonight (11/4/09)
4 Nov 2009 | 7:25 amSing up for the Newsletter! The Classical Guitar Blog is edited by Christopher Davis. Guitarist Sharon Isbin, violinist Joshua Bell, and other musicians will perform live at the White House tonight at 7:15pm (eastern standard time). The best part? You can watch it! Just go to http://www.whitehouse.gov/live at 7pm EST tonight. Here’s the story about what’s going on tonight; it includes some videos of rehearsal. I won’t be able to watch tonight, but hopefully they release the concert footage. Let me know in the comments if you watch it and what you thought! Did you enjoy this… -
Four Ways to Prepare for a Performance
3 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amSing up for the Newsletter! The Classical Guitar Blog is edited by Christopher Davis. Whether we go on stage to play a full hour program or for just one piece, performing is an intense (and mildly terrifying) experience. This article is about dealing with the time immediately before a performance. I assume you’ve already selected repertoire and learned it. 1.) Practice Performance Practicing is different from practicing performance. Practicing performance is playing a piece straight through. No stopping, and no loss of rhythmic flow. This is a test of performance outside of the… -
Inside a Smallman Guitar
2 Nov 2009 | 5:07 amSing up for the Newsletter! The Classical Guitar Blog is edited by Christopher Davis. Luthier Dave Schramm put a camera inside a Greg Smallman guitar. Very cool. Did you enjoy this post? Check these out:Links 1/28/09 -
Monday Motivation: O’Dette Edition
2 Nov 2009 | 5:00 amSing up for the Newsletter! The Classical Guitar Blog is edited by Christopher Davis. “Virtuosos believe in making things as easy as possible.” -Philip Hii Today we feature lutenist Paul O’Dette performing A Fancy by John Dowland. This recording is from O’Dette’s recording of Dowlands Complete Lute Works. Did you enjoy this post? Check these out:Monday Motivation: 2/23/09
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Gitbuddy's Guitar Blog
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The Lord’s GAS Prayer
6 Nov 2009 | 9:23 pmOur Father, who art in Heaven Will I ever be satisfied with the configuration of my frickin’ pedalboard? Forgive those of us who spend recklessly on pointless shit… Like that $26 bucks of cables I bought yesterday at TY Music Centre Just so the lengths from the FX loop of my new Boogie Would be just nice. Amen -
Sweetwater made good on Switch Tip
6 Nov 2009 | 7:51 pmKudos to Sweetwater. After I reported that the guitar they delivered to me had a broken switch tip, they Fedexed me one – original Fender part, free of charge. Great customer service throughout. -
The lure of technique – tapping licks
5 Nov 2009 | 5:27 pmI don’t know about you other guitar players, but I feel constantly compelled to work on my technique and to learn fast flashy stuff that will impress the pants (or knickers) off people. So while I should be diligently learning the Cycle of 5ths (and 4ths) or mapping out the arpeggios of G7 or analyzing the notes of the 7th mode of the ascending Melodic Minor (the Super Locrian/Altered Scale) against the root of the current chord in the name of trying to learn to be musical, instead, I get easily distracted by yet another article on How to Shred (even though I can already shred) or how to do… -
Yngwie AWOL from DiMarzio site… hmm…
4 Nov 2009 | 10:46 pmI’m the proud owner of an Yngwie Malmsteen Signature guitar cable, plus some other normal DiMarzio cables. I love them. I like the cloth braid instead of some nasty rubbber. Yes – I’m shallow – I’ll buy virtually anything with Yngwie’s name on it except the dumb DOD overdrive which I bet he doesn’t even use. Anyway, being a fan of DiMarzio cables I went to the site to see what they had that I could get to connect some stuff to my Boogie’s effect loop. Under the instruments section, I noticed that John5 has a new sig cable; cool. But Yngwie’s was no longer… -
Futzing with Mesa/Boogie Mark V last night
4 Nov 2009 | 5:53 pmThe boys went to bed early (good!) but they are light sleepers (bad!) so while I got a chance to sit down in front of my new Mesa Engineering Mark Five combo, I did so with it on rather quietly. It’s kinda hard to really appreciate the Electric Guitar and associated ampage at late night babies-asleep-in-the-next-room volume, but nevertheless I used this time to get more to grips with its features. One feature I like is the EQ function which can be preset per channel, or use the slider positions. In addition, you can assign per channel again, EQ always on, always off, or by the footswitch…
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GuitarSite.com
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Peavey IPR Power Amplifiers to use Waves DSP Technology
5 Nov 2009 | 7:11 pmPeavey Electronics has announced that its new IPR DSP Series of power amplifiers will be the first amplifie... -
eMedia Music to distribute 'Solidbodies, The 50 Year Guitar War' DVD
2 Nov 2009 | 10:02 pmeMedia Music announces the release of "Solidbodies, The 50 Year Guitar War" on DVD. "Solidbodies,... -
Hagstrom Guitars now available on Amazon.com
2 Nov 2009 | 9:55 pmHagstrom Guitars has announced that its full line of electric guitars and basses is now available on Amazon... -
Aguilar Amplification announces the TLC Compressor
2 Nov 2009 | 9:47 pmThe TLC Compressor is designed to give musicians the ability to control their dynamics in a flexible and mu... -
How To Make A Great Guitar Solo
2 Nov 2009 | 3:28 pmBy Tom Hess It’s not what you play, it’s how you play it. T...
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Guitar Licks
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Great balls of fire
6 Nov 2009 | 8:01 pmtalk about one hell of a hot keyboardist! This is something that you would be exposed to when you witness my old keyboardist friends Tony F or Rick M while sitting on the side of the stage! The bass player reminds me of those crazy bassists that I’ve had the honour of playing with, Chris Noto or Jon Penrose! No sense no feeling boys?! Ah, just kiddin’ ya! Keep on Jammin’ Related Reading: Journey - Greatest Hits DVD 1978-1997 - Music Videos & Live Performances Chant: Music For The Soul Outer Rebel "Sex, Drugs, and Rock N Roll" Mens Funny T Shirt, Medium, Navy Londons Times… -
Winterfolk 2010
3 Nov 2009 | 8:01 pmWinterfolk is a blues/folk festival that is held in Toronto’s east end that runs from February 12 -15, 2010. It is held in The Danforth Ave area in a couple of locations. It will be held at five or more clubs at the corner of Danforth and Broadview in Toronto, all within close walking distance of the subway. What is Winterfolk? Well check out the link and view the video below for more details! Last year’s festival was a big hit in the neighbourhood. The bands were fabulous and the venues owners were quite happy with the turnout. The price for admission is very realistic for the… -
Portishead are back in the studio
31 Oct 2009 | 9:01 pmPortishead is one of those bands that just floored me when I heard them for the first time. This is one of the many bands that my wife and I, happy 20 years together baby and many more to come, love to listen to together. Some people love it, some people are ok with it and others say “what are you high”? Some refer to their style as Trip Hop and that one sounds good enough for me! Others tag this genre as electronic, electro, acid jazz, ambient, hypnotic or chillout. They’ve said that the name of their style, that the media critics have pigeon toed them into, is something… -
TV’s Glee is coming out with an album?
28 Oct 2009 | 9:01 pmFox’s top rated show called Glee is about a group of modern day kids struggling to find their way through high school. The school’s Glee club is in constant conflict with the other school groups but it’s the music that they perform together that helps them navigate the conflicts in those crazy years of self discovery! Now it seems that the kids are going to release solo albums in the near future! Their release will be entitled Glee: The Music volume 1 & 2. It will be followed up with a 2010 tour. Maybe the creatures of Glee are trying to capture the magic that came from… -
Morrissey’s health scare onstage
25 Oct 2009 | 2:08 pmSteven Patrick Morrissey, the 50 year old ex-lead singer from the Smiths, was rushed to a British hospital around 9pm last night in the middle of performing a show at the Oasis Leisure Centre in Swindon. The 1000 audience members were taking in the Smith’s 1983 classic tune This Charming Man when his medical episode took place. He reportedly fell onto the stage, unconscious and was gingerly carried off by the stage crew. Some at the show said he was looking strained and wincing while performing. Morrissey, who just happens to be doing a world tour, has already cancelled a number of…
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Guitar Technique Lessons
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Little Rock Jams - A Music Studio Blog
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Autumn Leaves - Stanley Jordan
30 Oct 2009 | 1:40 pmSubscribe to my feed! It’s free, easy to do and makes me happy! Long time no post - things have been very busy at Little Rock Jams since school started back (and Rock School).I'm taking lessons with our own, David Dunavant, working on my jazz chops. We're tackling Autumn Leaves every which way for a few months.I found this video of Stanley Jordan doing Autumn Leaves - OMG - How sick is this guy? He is very inspiring! Now, I have to go practice! -
4th Annual Guitar Hero Competition - Saturday 10/10/2009 2:00 p.m.
6 Oct 2009 | 1:27 pmSubscribe to my feed! It’s free, easy to do and makes me happy! It is our 4th annual Guitar Hero Competition at Little Rock Jams!Open to all students and friends 14 and under.We'll have food, drinks, Guitar Hero and prizes!The games will start at 2:00 p.m. sharp and should end somewhere in the neighborhood of 3:00 p.m.Friends and family are welcome to attend and play! -
Rock School 2009 Band Roster - Rehearsal Schedule
16 Sep 2009 | 10:49 amSubscribe to my feed! It’s free, easy to do and makes me happy! Band - VAI11:00 a.m.Austin CrawfordWilliam CampbellTyler ClarkMichael RipaKevin SlatteryJohn Szenher40 Degrees Under12:00 p.m.Kirby KohlerAlex BoydMike RipaClayton WrightAlex JosephClay GarrardBand - Coheed1:00 p.m.Jordan CritesWilson TharpLindsey HastingsHampton GreenBrandon GriffinAustin AngelBand - Page2:00 p.m.Tyler BakkeConnor NewtonGhassan MakhoulNick HarringtonKelly DunnMax RichardsJosh ConnorBand - Hendrix3:00 p.m.Scott RoblesMatthew CarterRobert SullivantWeston SchillingerJosh ConnorHayes TribellHumphrey WanjalaGray… -
Hiring Full-Time Guitar Teacher
2 Sep 2009 | 12:29 pmLittle Rock Jams has a full-time position opening this month for guitar.College degree preferred, but not required.Ability to teach other instruments preferred, but not required.If interested, call us at the studio 501-312-1800, ask for Jason. -
Upcoming Events - Workshop - Rock School - Fall Registration
26 Aug 2009 | 11:33 amSubscribe to my feed! It’s free, easy to do and makes me happy! Fall Registration Saturday 08/29/2009 - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Last day to register for Fall! All current students must re-register. Any time slots not registered by the close of the day will be opened up for new students! Don't lose your slot, register throughout the week, or by Saturday at the latest!Songwriting Workshop Saturday 08/29/2009 12:00 p.m.Sally Snyder will cover songwriting 101 in this workshop. Whether you're new to songwriting or have some songs under your belt, come out! Just remember to give Sally some kudos in…
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Guitar Lesson Blog
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Hot for Chords - Major, Dominant and Minor 7th chords
Seventh Chords Today we will discuss 7th chords. There are in fact many7th chords but today we will talk about the 4 basic 7th chords that are used. 7th chords Jazz up music by adding more conflict to the harmony. How is a 7th chord made? * * * * * * * * * * * * * ... -
Hot For Suspended Chords
Hot For Chords Suspended Chords Today we are going to talk about suspended chords. No these are not chords that misbehaved in school. Suspended chords are chords that have no 3rd either major or minor. What does that mean? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Word From Our ... -
Guitar Teleseminar 10-8-9 4 PM PST / 7 PM EST
Tonight Guitar Teacher Will Landrum will Grill me on my latest Learn Guitar video: http://www.guitar5day.com/mastery GET ON THE CALL: Dial - (308) 344-6400 Enter Access Code - 790887# Guitar Teleseminar 10-8-9 4 PM PST / 7 PM EST I reveal the 3 Critical Steps to Guitar Mastery. Leave your questions below in the comment section! -
Guitar Diads or Double Stops
Hot For Chords Today we are goingto talk about 2 note chords. This lesson is a bit longer than usual but there are some suprises so make sure you read the entire lesson. Just as common chords made of three notes are called Triads the 2 note chords are call diads. Two-string play, or more popularly called double stops. Another ... -
A Minor Chord
Hot for Chords Sorry I didn't get this out on Wednesday like I normally do. Today we are going to talk about minor chords. Specifically the A minor chord. First what makes a minor chord? Well, earlier we spoke about major chords. If you remember Major chords, and I am referring to simple 3 note triads, are made up from the 1st, ...
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Learning Guitar Now: Slide, blues and beginner guitar lessons.
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Eric Clapton Blues Guitar Lesson: Turnaround Lick
22 Oct 2009 | 11:32 amToday I’m going to show you a Blues Guitar lick in the style of Eric Clapton, that can be used over the turnaround section of a 12 bar blues in the key of B. This lick is similar to one Eric played on “Have You Ever Loved a Woman” from Live at the Fillmore. Eric uses some really cool bends and phrases that I’m sure he got from BB and Freddie King. His choice of notes is always tasty and full of emotion. Check out this Blues Guitar Lesson now. His renditions of “Have You Ever Loved a Woman” are simply amazing! They are all a little different and you can… -
1966 Fender Vibrolux Review: The Ultimate Gig amp for the Blues?
19 Oct 2009 | 3:39 pmWell recently I found a great deal on a 1966 Fender Blackface Vibrolux amp. This amp is known to be great for playing gigs, due to the wattage and amount of clean headroom you can get as well as the natural overdrive that can be obtained. I’ve had the amp for a little over a month now and have played a couple of gigs with it playing multiple styles of music. All I can say is wow! I’ve played Marvin Gaye, Van Morrison, ZZ Top, Prince, Aretha Franklin, and many more styles using this amp and it can handle everything. I’m simply amazed at how good this amp sounds. You can get… -
Slide Guitar in Standard Tuning Video Podcast: One Way Out Solo
9 Oct 2009 | 6:55 amIn this weeks podcast, I will show you how to play a slide guitar lick over One Way Out. You can get the tab to this podcast here. Watch the podcast now. There are some really cool standard tuning slide guitar licks you can play over One Way Out. Warren Haynes does an excellent job of playing over this tune with the Allman Brothers. I’ve recently put out 3 DVDs that will show you how to master slide guitar in standard tuning, by learning techniques, licks, solos, and how to effectively use intervals. Check out my 3 DVD Slide Guitar in Standard Tuning Course. For more information on… -
Slide Guitar DVD Standard Tuning part 2 preview
2 Oct 2009 | 11:33 amWell I’ve pretty much finished up the Slide Guitar in Standard Tuning DVD part 2, and I’ve got a couple of previews you can check out. Preview 1 Preview 2 Thanks for checking out the videos. This DVD will be available on Thursday Oct 8th as well as the Bundle and the Allman Bros. Style Slide Guitar Solos DVD. This DVD is now available. Check out the Standard Tuning Slide 3 DVD Bundle Let me know what you think right below. -
Slide Guitar in Standard Tuning DVD: Learn Warren Haynes.
25 Sep 2009 | 9:47 amIf you want to learn slide guitar in standard tuning like Warren Haynes, then the 2 DVD set of slide blues guitar lessons I have been working on may be for you. I’ve got about 3 hours of HD shot video in this 2 DVD slide guitar lessons package. This DVD will cover: Intervals Open G String licks Exercises How to play One Way Out in Standard Tuning How to solo like Warren in Blue Sky More licks! Statesboro Blues Intro in Standard Tuning Slow Blues Solo About 13 pages of tab 3 Backing Tracks Learn these 3 solos in the DVD Slow Blues Solo One Way Out Style Solo Blue Sky Style Solo Be sure…
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GuitarPlayerZen
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How to Make a Great Guitar Solo
3 Nov 2009 | 7:17 pmIt’s not what you play, it’s how you play it. There are lots of ways to make guitar solos. Most guitarists focus on ‘what to play’ versus ‘how to play things’. Fact is, the nuances of phrasing (‘how’ the notes are played) often matter MORE than the notes we actually play. How many times have you heard someone play a solo ‘without’ much emotion? Often there was nothing wrong with their choice of notes. The solo lacked emotion and interest because the ‘phrasing’ was weak. Guitar Phrasing is the most important aspect to creating great guitar solos, yet very few guitar… -
Want to Go to Guitar Center King of Blues Finals in Hollywood Nov. 12 w/ Joe Bonamassa?
1 Nov 2009 | 5:10 pmAnd do you live in LA or the Hollywood area? If so, their GC’s media relations people are looking for one of GPZ’s followers to cover the event. I cannot make it out there but thought it would be cool if one of our LA buddies went and interviewed Joe Bonamassa and the finalists of the event and did a write up of it for GuitarPlayerZen.com Here is the original e-mail I received from their press agent: Hey Jeff, I wanted to give you a heads up about the blues music event of the year, coming up in LA. I was hoping you could post a news story about it on your site. On November 12th,… -
Six String Bliss Announces the release of “Scales of Horror”
26 Oct 2009 | 5:39 pmWorldwide Launch – Tuesday, October 27th, 2009 Six String Bliss, the longest-running guitar-centric Podcast on the Internet announces the release of Scales of Horror, a collaborative effort by members of their listening community.This project differs from the past Six String Bliss Albums in that it is comprised entirely of original, Halloween themed music written and performed by various listeners. Scales of Horror will feature 10 songs performed by an international community of artists, with submissions coming from 5 countries.Each of these submissions is the work of members of the Six… -
Building An Army Of Fans Every Time You Perform
22 Oct 2009 | 11:15 amHow do you want your band remembered? Have you ever noticed how some concerts are just that, a “concert,” and some are an all-out PARTY, where you feel you are as much a part as the guys on stage? You may have walked away from some concerts wishing you would have just listened to their CD at home and saved a few bucks. The CD was actually better. So how can you create that amazing concert every time you play, and begin to build an army of followers? Obviously you don’t want an army of mindless, robot zombies for an audience. But what about an ever growing number of active fans who… -
Guitar Players: Send Us Your Instrumental Tracks!
18 Oct 2009 | 6:25 pmWould you like your guitar instrumentals to be placed in TV and Film? Nah, I didn’t think so. Sorry to bother you guys. Music placement is the new radio. With major radio stations being somewhat monopolized and somewhat dominated by horrendous Nickelback and Kelly Clarkson clone music, where can artists turn to for new revenue streams? Film and TV! We aren’t making any promises of placement, but one of our friends from Blazed Out Music in Los Angeles is avidly looking for songs to place in media. Guitar instrumentals are great for placements in tv and film, often being…
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Learning Guitar Now
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Eric Clapton Blues Guitar Lesson: Turnaround Lick
22 Oct 2009 | 11:32 amToday I’m going to show you a Blues Guitar lick in the style of Eric Clapton, that can be used over the turnaround section of a 12 bar blues in the key of B. This lick is similar to one Eric played on “Have You Ever Loved a Woman” from Live at the Fillmore. Eric uses some really cool bends and phrases that I’m sure he got from BB and Freddie King. His choice of notes is always tasty and full of emotion. Check out this Blues Guitar Lesson now. His renditions of “Have You Ever Loved a Woman” are simply amazing! They are all a little different and you can… -
1966 Fender Vibrolux Review: The Ultimate Gig amp for the Blues?
19 Oct 2009 | 3:39 pmWell recently I found a great deal on a 1966 Fender Blackface Vibrolux amp. This amp is known to be great for playing gigs, due to the wattage and amount of clean headroom you can get as well as the natural overdrive that can be obtained. I’ve had the amp for a little over a month now and have played a couple of gigs with it playing multiple styles of music. All I can say is wow! I’ve played Marvin Gaye, Van Morrison, ZZ Top, Prince, Aretha Franklin, and many more styles using this amp and it can handle everything. I’m simply amazed at how good this amp sounds. You can get… -
Slide Guitar in Standard Tuning Video Podcast: One Way Out Solo
9 Oct 2009 | 6:55 amIn this weeks podcast, I will show you how to play a slide guitar lick over One Way Out. You can get the tab to this podcast here. Watch the podcast now. There are some really cool standard tuning slide guitar licks you can play over One Way Out. Warren Haynes does an excellent job of playing over this tune with the Allman Brothers. I’ve recently put out 3 DVDs that will show you how to master slide guitar in standard tuning, by learning techniques, licks, solos, and how to effectively use intervals. Check out my 3 DVD Slide Guitar in Standard Tuning Course. For more information on… -
Slide Guitar DVD Standard Tuning part 2 preview
2 Oct 2009 | 11:33 amWell I’ve pretty much finished up the Slide Guitar in Standard Tuning DVD part 2, and I’ve got a couple of previews you can check out. Preview 1 Preview 2 Thanks for checking out the videos. This DVD will be available on Thursday Oct 8th as well as the Bundle and the Allman Bros. Style Slide Guitar Solos DVD. This DVD is now available. Check out the Standard Tuning Slide 3 DVD Bundle Let me know what you think right below. -
Slide Guitar in Standard Tuning DVD: Learn Warren Haynes.
25 Sep 2009 | 9:47 amIf you want to learn slide guitar in standard tuning like Warren Haynes, then the 2 DVD set of slide blues guitar lessons I have been working on may be for you. I’ve got about 3 hours of HD shot video in this 2 DVD slide guitar lessons package. This DVD will cover: Intervals Open G String licks Exercises How to play One Way Out in Standard Tuning How to solo like Warren in Blue Sky More licks! Statesboro Blues Intro in Standard Tuning Slow Blues Solo About 13 pages of tab 3 Backing Tracks Learn these 3 solos in the DVD Slow Blues Solo One Way Out Style Solo Blue Sky Style Solo Be sure…
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Free Guitar Lessons - by Will Kriski
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Ask Will Your Guitar Questions via Live Ustream
3 Nov 2009 | 3:14 pmAsk your most pressing questions about guitar and get a new lesson, live on Ustream! Go here and become a fan of the Online Guitar Coaching Facebook fan page. Share and Enjoy: -
Playable Guitar T-Shirt!
1 Nov 2009 | 3:07 pmYou can get the playable guitar t-shirt at ThinkGeek.com Share and Enjoy: -
Shout Out from Tommy Lee!
28 Oct 2009 | 7:25 amGot a shout out from Tommy Lee for my solo on Louder (his collaborative public record project)! You can watch it here (Canada eh!) My solo is here: That is so cool! Share and Enjoy: -
New Guitar Solo for Tommy Lee’s Louder
20 Oct 2009 | 5:33 pmA new melodic rock guitar solo for you. The song is in the key of F major. You can see the chords and follow along at Tommy’s website Share and Enjoy: -
Recording Tip: Micing an Acoustic Guitar
18 Oct 2009 | 8:56 amHere’s a cool video explaining a couple of recommended mics for acoustic guitar. I use a simple USB mic that plugs into my laptop and add some reverb using software such as Reaper. Basically this one Samson CO1U USB Condenser Mic Share and Enjoy:
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The Golden Age of Guitar Makers
Imagine you’re looking for a piece of art to hang in your home. You have an idea of a certain style you’re looking for, the size and colors you think might look nice. You might even have specific details in mind regarding the pieces subject matter. At some point in the purchasing process you decide to go the route of a facsimile from a home supply store and, though it isn’t an original, it ends up being not all that cheap. -
Taj Mahal/David Hidalgo release album American Horizon | JamBase
Blues legend Taj Mahal and master guitarist/multi-instrumentalist David Hidalgo(Los Lobos) have collaborated with Mexican-American roots group Los Cenzontles (pronounced los senn-sont-less) to tell a timely story of hope, struggle and gratitude of the American worker. Traversing traditional Mexican, blues, cumbia and psychedelic rock styles, they create a distinctive, fresh and exciting sound. The November 3 release or American Horizon is available through ADA Distribution. -
Zakk Wylde Halloween Bash Pictures | Dunlop Blog
Zakk Wylde’s Halloween Bash was KILLER. We’ve got some pics for you but nothing can really compare to being there to hear the ferocious face-smashing riffage from Zakk’s screaming guitars in person. Check out this video that a fan took of Six and a half FULL MINUTES of Zakk grinding out a maddening solo. My ears are still bleeding. If you want to dare try and emmulate Zakk’s playing you’ll need decades of practice; but you can start by sounding like him... -
WYNONNA JUDD ADDED TO LIST OF STAR STUDDED TRIBUTE TO LES PAUL
Gibson Guitar, the world’s premier musical instrument manufacturer and home of the cherished Les Paul guitar model along with the Gibson Foundation has announced a sell-out tribute show in honor of the late, great Les Paul at the historic Ryman Auditorium, former home to the Grand Ole Opry, in Nashville on Thursday, November 19, 2009. -
Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley likes playing with the full deck of sobriety
The release date in September of "Anomaly," Ace Frehley's first album in 20 years, coincides with the third anniversary of his sobriety. The original KISS guitarist didn't plan it that way, he said recently in an interview from his home in Beverly Hills, but "it was a nice sentiment. It's something I've struggled with my whole life. There's been times in the past when I've had reasonable times of sobriety, but this is the longest time, three years."
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Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Limited Edition
16 Oct 2009 | 8:30 amEpiphone’s 1959 Les Paul Standard Limited Edition is modelled, as the name suggests, on the most famous Les Paul of them all — the 1959 Les Paul Standard. Original Gibson Les Paul Standard’s from 1959 change hands for hundreds of thousands of dollars because it’s regarded by many as being the peak of Gibson’s Les Paul output. Fifty years later, and just weeks after the death of the man from whom it takes its name, only 1959 of these limited edition guitars are available to buy. The Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Limited Edition features an authentic 1950s rounded neck profile. -
Gibson Guitar Announces Les Paul Commemorative Events
30 Sep 2009 | 12:52 amGibson Guitar Announces Les Paul Commemorative Events: “Gibson Guitar will celebrate the life and contributions of guitar and audio recording innovator Les Paul during the month of September, 2009, with events connected to the anniversary of Pauls 1953 #1 Billboard Pop Single, ‘Vaya Con Dios,’ and the release anniversary of his 2005 album, American Made: World Played.” (Via Modern Guitars Magazine – News Archive.) If you liked this, I’d also recommend: Two great Slash Les Paul videos Description Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus Top on eBay Epiphone Les Pauls… -
Les Paul 1915 – 2009
13 Aug 2009 | 2:47 pmFront page image by Maury Mccowan licensed under Creative Commons By now you’ll have heard the very sad news that Les Paul has died, aged 94. There’s little I can add here to the glowing tributes that have already come from some of the biggest names in the business. Except to say this: stop for a moment and try and imagine how the last fifty years would have sounded without the guitar Les Paul designedand the multi-track recording he invented. Rock and Roll and the music it spawned would have been very different. Here are some tributes: Joe Satriani: ‘Les Paul set a standard… -
Epiphone ES-335 Dot | Guitar reviews | Musicradar.com
22 Jul 2009 | 9:26 amMusic Radar recently reviewed the ES-335 Dot. It’s verdict? “If you fancy a no-nonsense semi with more than a whiff of background and expertise, cast your eyes in Epiphone’s direction. The Dot is a gem.” Four and a half stars too, we can’t disagree with that. The reviewer was particularly taken with the feature that gives the Dot its name, the fretboard inlays, preferring them to the block inlays on Epiphone’s other semi-hollowbody’s like the Casino and Sheraton. Personally, I prefer the block inlays, but hey, each to his own. (Via Music Radar.) If… -
Doctor who tried to save Jimi Hendrix says murder claim plausible – Times Online
20 Jul 2009 | 8:17 am“The doctor who attempted to revive Jimi Hendrix on the night that the guitarist died believes that it is ‘plausible’ that he was murdered.” says The Times today. Commenting on claims in a book written by former Hendrix roadie, James ‘Tappy’ Wright, that Hendrix had been murdered on the orders of his manager, Mike Jeffrey, Dr John Bannister said that ‘medical evidence was consistent with claims in a book that Hendrix was killed on the orders of his manager.’ Mysteriouser and mysteriouser. (Via The Times.) If you liked this, I’d also recommend:…
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Jason Shadrick - Guitarist
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7 Questions with Jason Vieaux
5 Nov 2009 | 9:18 amDescribe your first experience playing music. My first experiences playing music were my goofing around with my first guitar at 5, guitar/theory lessons when I was six, recorder ensemble during my elementary education. But my first musical EXPERIENCE was putting on records by The Beatles, Wilson Pickett, Aretha, Eddie Floyd, Credence, Ahmad Jamal, Ken Nordine,Kai Winding, [...] Related posts:7 Questions with Paul Gilbert7 Questions with Albert Lee7 Questions with Laurence Juber -
Coltrane’s Giant Steps Part One
1 Nov 2009 | 6:20 amJohn Coltrane was one of the most gifted musicians of all time. Coltrane developed a sound and a method of playing that is emulated by almost every jazz musician today. When I was in Grad School, one of the concepts we covered in improv class was Coltrane’s Three Tonic System. The most famous example of [...] Related posts:How I Learn TunesHow To Increase Your Chord Vocabulary with Drop 2 ChordsChord Voicings Worksheets and Lesson Openings -
Basic Arpeggios for Classical Guitar
28 Oct 2009 | 10:39 amFingerstyle or classical guitar seems daunting at first. Like any other style of guitar, however, the basics apply to everything. The purpose of this article is to get you playing some beginning patterns with the right hand fingers. No related posts. -
7 Questions with Laurence Juber
27 Oct 2009 | 5:48 pmDescribe your first experience playing music. I got my first guitar for my 11th birthday. It was a cheap flattop with a bolt-on neck and a floating fingerboard. I had to stuff cardboard under the fingerboard extension to make the action playable. There was a book called “Play In A Day” by Bert Weedon, a well-known British [...] Related posts:7 Questions with Albert Lee7 Questions with Greg Koch7 Questions with Will Lee -
Interview With National Guitar Workshop Founder Dave Smolover
26 Oct 2009 | 12:19 amThis past spring, we made some promo videos featuring our alumni and faculty. Personally, my favorite videos were the ones with Dave Smolover. Dave began the National Guitar Workshop in 1984 and since then has branched out to DayJams, National Guitar Workshop Publications and WorkshopLive. Related posts:New National Guitar Workshop VideoNational Guitar Workshop Summer Tour Part One: McLean, VANational Guitar Workshop Summer Tour Part Two: Chicago
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Kompoz launches online music collaboration
6 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pmKompoz is a music collaboration network innovating the way we work on music. They’ve recently launched a new online publishing feature allowing musicians to self-publish completed collaboration... -
Ray’s raving about… Gary Willis
6 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pmI would be remiss to get to do a column where the great people at No Treble let me “rave” about anything I want to not write about one of my all time favorite bass players, Gary Willis.... -
Jeff Schmidt: Little Sunflower solo bass
6 Nov 2009 | 9:30 amCheck out Jeff Schmidt performing Freddie Hubbard’s “Little Sunflower”: For more, check out Jeff’s CD, Outre. -
RIP Mark Smith
6 Nov 2009 | 7:30 amBritish bassist and record producer Mark Smith, who has performed and recorded with The Waterboys, Roxy Music, Robbie Williams, George Michael, and many others was found dead at his home in the... -
Fretless Bass with Bunny Brunel
5 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pmIf you’re looking to improve your fretless skills, bassist Bunny Brunel has a new instructional DVD coming out on November 17th. The DVD, Fretless Bass with Bunny Brunel, covers the proper...
