“It’s hard to even put his playing in a single category—calling him a “rock guitarist” doesn’t begin to cover it. Catchy riffs, intricate instrumental passages, classical flourishes, jackhammer chords, brilliant tone . . . that’s just the start of what Alex does as a guitarist.” ...
Well, for the most part I find myself sticking on full humbucker mode due to the aforementioned angle and shielding issues with the single-coil sounds. The X3 blade humbuckers are fairly aggressive, and quite audibly ceramic in their sound – they draw me towards power chords and riffs more...
Interval Studies and Lead Guitar Technique.Interval studies are a valuable way to connect the fingers to the ears and master the mechanics of single-string technique. Before starting this book you should be able to play basic major and minor open position and barre chords, and pick eighth notes...
When played by itself, the A minor chord has a downbeat tone. It’s no surprise the chord finds its way into songs with an introspective edge. However, the Am chord also appears in some up-tempo songs, serving as an edgy contrast to major chords. Here are some examples: Rock Songs P...
Steve Blucher at DiMarzio has been working with me for 30 years to figure out pickups that would allow me to have a specific voice when I play melody, but also have a big, broad sound when I play chords."It's easier said than done. There's real subtlety in those shadings. In ...
Martin Barre always got his big moments in a way that enhanced the structure of Jethro Tull’s pieces. For this one, he and Ian Anderson came up with a structural device – playing the verse chords in half-time, then speeding them back up – that worked. The famous story is that Jimmy...
Sections Below: Newest CD Reviews Frank Bungarten - J. K. Mertz: The Last Viennese Virtuoso- This recording is my personal favorite of all Mertz recordings. It is truly a reference recording, reflecting the musical style, interpretation, and timbre of the original music. Featuring 67 minutes of...
In this lesson, we will learn how to play the guitar by ear. In order to play the guitar by ear, you must know chords, this is just one of the many things to know, as you play by ear. This is the first foundation you must use, playing by […] ...
1.Come up with a simple and easy way of playing the songs and solos that you find challenging. Focus on coming up with the easiest way of playing the chords and solos. Nobody will think "Oh he can't play the real thing" instead they will just see a musician playing the song his ...
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