Archive for February, 2009

How To Play Jazz Guitar – Part One

The perfect example of a genre that evokes the most heart retching fear out of many guitarists is the thought of playing jazz guitar. There are so many different chords that have names many of us can’t even pronounce, coupled with flawless technique, lightning fast speed, sense and feel of emotion and knowing the theory behind it all. Who wouldn’t be a little freaked out?

Guitar Chords, Expanding Your Musical Vocabulary

For most of us, the first thing we learn to play on guitar are chords. Someone teaches us the major chords and some of the minor chords but that’s usually where it ends unless you get a chord book. The problem is, many of these books don’t explain the technique behind chords

How To Hold A Barre Chord

The barre chord is one of the most important chords you’ll need in your guitar playing. It’s an especially important chord in rock guitar method and the beauty of this chord is that once you can hold it, you’ll be able to move it anywhere on the fretboard

How To Read Guitar Tablature Quickly And Easily

Firstly its important to understand that tabs are not proper music notation. What they are however, is an easy way to learn your favourite songs on the guitar.

Why Learning Guitar Scales is Important

Learning guitar scales is important, even if you think it almost as boring as learning chords. The problem with many new guitarists who have just started learning is that they want to go too far too soon. That is the road to disaster, as many failed guitarists will tell you.
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Paul Gilbert, George Lynch and Richie Kotzen 2009 Tour

Guitar maestros Paul Gilbert, George Lynch and Richie Kotzen are teaming up for three exclusive shows during February and March.

Jeff Beck’s New Les Paul Oxblood

Rock guitar legend Jeff Beck has been working with the Gibson custom shop to create the limited edition Jeff Beck Les Paul ‘Oxblood’ model.