Chord Progressions: Unlock the Secrets to Songwriting
Chord progressions are like drum patterns, bass lines, or basic rhythms; there are fewer of them than you think, and they can all be reused …
Guitar Case Essentials: A Survival Guide
Don’t leave for a gig without these essential guitar accessories in your case.
Nashville Tuning, but Tuned Down?
What happens when you tune a guitar to Nashville Tuning, but then tune it down four half-steps to C Standard?
Where Did the Wah Pedal Come From?
There’s a long and fascinating history behind the wah pedal we know today. What started out as a trick of brass instrumentalists in the 1920s …
The Ultimate Guitar Tone Guide: 61 Tone Tips to Take Your Playing to the Next Level
The biggest, most thorough list of guitar tone tips ever assembled. These tips will help you improve your guitar tone, whether you mainly play on stage, in the studio, or just in your room.
What’s the Deal With DADGAD Tuning?
DADGAD doesn’t get the respect it deserves. If you ever went through anything resembling a Rock and Roll phase, you’re probably familiar with DADGAD tuning. …
8 Alternatives to Classic Electric Guitar Models
While there is nothing wrong with plugging a Strat into a vintage Marshall and getting after it, some of us just need something a little more…personal.
Guitar Neck Shapes: A Guide to C, V, and U Neck Profiles
As any player with a few notches on their belt knows, not all guitar necks are the same. Sure, they have a lot in common, …
Scale Length Comparison: Fender vs Gibson, What’s the Difference?
How do Fender and Gibson scale lengths compare? In our Scale Length Comparison we look at the 4 main differences between these two classic scale lengths.
Using Motifs to Make Your Guitar Solos Memorable
Are guitar solos all about shredding? They can be, but there’s something to be said for a solo that catches your ear with a great hook.
Annoying Guitar Things
We’ve all got ’em, things about guitars or guitar gear that just get under our skin. Pet peeves, if you will. Well, these are ours.
The Heaviest Gauge Guitar String That Fits in a Standard Tuning Peg?
People ask us all the time what the heaviest gauge of guitar string is that will still fit in a standard tuning peg. So, we decided to put them to the test to find out for ourselves.
Acoustic Blues Guitar Techniques: Piedmont Style
Piedmont Blues comes from the southeastern region of the United States. This includes Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida. Musicians who play in the Piedmont …
