As a rule of thumb, if you want to play fast leads and chords, light gauges may be the way to go (metal players with a preference for drop-D tuning would still need a heavy gauge for the lower strings or wound strings). Lots of blues and rock guitarists land onmedium gaugesthat of...
Mike is an expert instructor specialising in a wide variety of styles, including classic rock, heavy metal, grunge, modern rock and pop country. His expertise can be found throughout the Guitar Tricks program. More about techniques 3 easy rock guitar solo licks you need to know “If you’...
Fender Stratocaster connected directly to an oscilloscope. Each 'wave' on the oscilloscope is caused by one string vibration. The highest voltage (peak of wave) is created by the fastest string speed when it's moving directly over the pickup. The zero voltage point (center of graph) is when...
If you simply want to grab a guitar with a certain set of pickups and immediately start making the music you want, here are some suggestions to get you started: Your music is enriched when dressed up in stunning clean tones. A single-coil-equipped guitar such as a Fender Stratocaster will...
offs are a two-step technique on your fretboard. To try it, bring your finger down hard and fast on the appropriate fret and then pull it away. This sounds the note in a subtle, yet effective way. It’s a common technique, whether you’re a fan of folk, hard rock or heavy metal...
1989: A heavy upset Heinrich Klaffs // Wikimedia Commons 1989: A heavy upset The Recording Academy in 1989 announced that a new category would be awarded on Grammys night:Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Performance. Artists like Iggy Pop, AC/DC, Metallica, and Jane’s Addiction were nominated,...
1989: A heavy upset Heinrich Klaffs // Wikimedia Commons 1989: A heavy upset The Recording Academy in 1989 announced that a new category would be awarded on Grammys night:Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Performance. Artists like Iggy Pop, AC/DC, Metallica, and Jane’s Addiction were nominated,...
1989: A heavy upset Heinrich Klaffs // Wikimedia Commons 1989: A heavy upset The Recording Academy in 1989 announced that a new category would be awarded on Grammys night:Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Performance. Artists like Iggy Pop, AC/DC, Metallica, and Jane’s Addiction were nominated,...
1989: A heavy upset Heinrich Klaffs // Wikimedia Commons 1989: A heavy upset The Recording Academy in 1989 announced that a new category would be awarded on Grammys night:Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Performance. Artists like Iggy Pop, AC/DC, Metallica, and Jane’s Addiction were nominated,...
1989: A heavy upset Heinrich Klaffs // Wikimedia Commons 1989: A heavy upset The Recording Academy in 1989 announced that a new category would be awarded on Grammys night:Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Performance. Artists like Iggy Pop, AC/DC, Metallica, and Jane’s Addiction were nominated,...