Guitar strings often go "dead"—become less responsive and bright in tone—after a few weeks of intense use. A researcher whose son is a classical guitarist hypothesized that dirt and oil, rather than changes in the material properties of the string, were responsible. Which of the following...
These scales are used as the basis of all his ideas, so we will do the same here, but using the conventional naming system for convenience. What is extraordinary is that he didn’t separate the modes and would just use the full range of the guitar for every scale (“family”); the ...
Film scores contain some of the most relaxing music ever written. From Hans Zimmer to Justin Hurwitz, here are 15 of the most calm-inducing movie soundtracks of all time.
Cropper reportedly hated the sound and feel of new guitar strings — something, he says, is no longer the case in old age — and in a lip-smacking good tidbit of studio lore, explained how he managed his unique sound. "I carry a thing of ChapStick all the time ...
Many a chart hit has come off the back of a movie appearance. From Simple Minds to Stevie Wonder, we present some of the best movie songs.
example in piano, there are books for very young beginners, and books for adult students that have never played before. There are books that can start you at a level you are comfortable with. These materials have been researched and are continually upgraded and improved to make learning easier...
Beginner students often ask if it’s really necessary to learn barre chords. Well if you want to become a better guitar player? Yes! Although you can play lots of songs with just open chords, your playing will also be limited at the same time. ...
Danny sang while his fingers pressed and pulled skillfully at the guitar strings,delivering a slow and peaceful tune.A circle of audience had formed,nodding and moving slowly to the song. Lying at the feet of the street performer was his most adoring fan:One-Eyed,a white s...
For a gal who’s never really shorn that as her songwriting reputation, it’s funny to think that she’s spent the better part of the last 10 years being off-brand, in a manner of thinking, with most of her new material. Granted, it became hard to think of her as anything but...
Jackson Hole Resort was a special trip for Brinn to have his chance to ski the harder runs without being weighed down by beginners. His day of skiing with Ian would be 100% in instructor mode. When looking over our options, we decided Snow King would probably be the safest bet for Ian...