When it comes to musical instruments the guitar, bass, and drums are the instruments we mainly focus on here. Whether bass guitars are hard to learn, or drums sound better with age, we got you covered! And the truth is, acoustic, electric, and bass guitars and even drums are quite mainstream instruments, but does that …
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I don’t think there’s a guitar player out there who’s never faced a broken string before. I’ve had strings snap in my face more times than I can count, and while it’s not ideal and it can be scary, it’s part of the process, especially if you’re an intense player. But what if your guitar …
I’m sure most of us can recognize that horrible feeling after we’ve hit the gym, or moved all of our belongings from one house to another. The sore leg muscles, the bad back, and the constant grunts that follow each move. If you’re playing the guitar for the first time, or you’re after finishing a …
You’ve just put the finishing touches on your latest song, or even your latest album. You’ve put in the hours, days, and months to perfect your process and it’s finally time to release it to the world. But if the world can’t hear your masterpiece then all you’re going to hear are crickets. Unfortunately, creating …
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If you’ve been playing the guitar for long enough then it should be clear that regular guitar maintenance will help your strings last longer. But what exactly does this so-called maintenance involves? Part of the process is pretty straightforward you need to keep your strings clean and your guitar properly stored, but what about conditioning? …
Some say most good things come to an end and that includes your guitar strings. I know I must sound dramatic but if you’ve ever tried changing the strings on your guitar, especially as a newbie then you know this is not a hassle-free process. Being a professional guitarist I don’t dread the end of …
Dave Mustaine, James Hetfield, Dave Grohl, Johnny Ramone. What do all these players have in common besides being great guitar players? They all wear wristbands when they play. Of course, thousands of highly successful guitar players don’t wear wristbands when they play, yet many iconic guitarists, like those listed above, rarely, if ever, have played …
Cymbals are often confused with drums or completely disregarded by people who don’t know much about musical instruments. Despite that, cymbals are one of the most powerful, and dynamic instruments and while some may not know their name, cymbals are definitely noticeable. More so, there are so many cymbals worth learning about! So, what are …
Fewer events in a guitarist’s life are better than getting a brand-new guitar. Whether you are in a physical store picking out and playing a new axe or unboxing your newly shipped guitar, there is something magical about playing a new guitar. You have spent your hard-earned money and have done your research combing through …
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There are hundreds of fantastic guitar players worldwide, but even players like Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Nancy Wilson of Heart, or B.B. King need their guitars to stay in tune to sound their best. Regardless if you are playing songs in standard tuning or looking for something more unique musically, the strings need to …
