Monthly Archives: March 2009

Learn To Play AC/DC’s Rock n Roll Train

Rock n’ Roll Train by AC/DC is one of the band best efforts and is from the equally superb Black Ice album. Learn to play this classic AC/DC track with our video lessons and tablature.

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The Worlds Most Expensive Guitars

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A collection of photos featuring some of the most expensive guitars in the world. Everything from custom PRS to Eddie van Halen’s Frankenstein EHV, the Gibson Les Paul Ultima and the incredibly expensive Tsunami Stratocaster.

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Chickenfoot Track Listings and Tour Dates

A European tour has also been confirmed and will consist of outdoor festivals plus various intimate indoor rock shows. The CD, entitled “Chickenfoot”, will be made available by earMUSIC in Germany on Friday, June 5 and in the U.K. on Monday. June 8. The album will be released by Best Buy in the U.S. on Sunday, June 7.

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Good Shredding vs Bad Shredding

Say what you like about shredding, the guys who can pull this kind of technical guitar playing are incredibly talented, not to mention dedicated (imagine just how many hours it takes to refine your playing to this level).

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Are Chickenfoot The Next Rock Supergroup?

So what do you get if you cross Van Halen, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers and one of the worlds best guitarists? Well, the answer is Chickenfoot!

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Banned YouTube Parodies of Famous Guitarists

These hilarious and very popular “shredding” videos poke fun at some the world’s great guitar players including Yngwie Malmsteen, Eddie Van Halen, Steve Vai, Eric Clapton (is none safe from this guy?) and many more

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Neoclassical Shred Guitar Masterclass

Neoclassical guitar is the new age classical. It involves coordination, fast hands, and some amazing scales and riffs. If you are looking to be inspired or put in awe by some neoclassical guitarist, take a look at some of Yngwie J Malmsteen’s songs

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How To Write a Killer Guitar Riff – Part One

A riff is simply a short, repeatable line of music that sticks out from everything else in the song. You can look at a riff as a signature on a piece of paper… it identifies the piece of music. The one thing that will give you a song that your audience will remember is having a few awesome riffs.

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10 Ways To Improve Your Guitar Playing

So what is the key to guitar playing success? While there is no one answer that can solve everyone’s problem, there are a number of concepts and theories that can help you break through the barrier that keeps you from reaching your full potential.

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Red House Live by Gary Moore

This is a stunning version of the Jimi Hendrix classic “Red House”. Gary Moore has been a Fretpoint favourite for many years and he’s on fine form here

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Learn How to Maintain your Guitar

How do you keep your guitar sounding sweet? What could be the solution to that buzz? What kind of yearly maintenance should I be giving my guitar? All these questions and more will be answered as we enter the world of luthiery.

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The Ultimate Guide to Buying an Acoustic Guitar

What qualifies as a great acoustic? Do they have to cost that much money? What makes up an acoustic? All of these questions and more will be answered in this guide

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How to Play Blues Guitar – Part One

Blues guitar is one of the most intriguing and interesting genres that is out there. It has a rich history, interesting people and a way of expressing emotion unlike any other style of music. Essentially, blues tells a story of one’s life experiences and has various themes ranging from travel to current events.

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Guitar Workshop Plus 2009 features an impressive lineup

This years Guitar Workshop Plus features an impressive lineup. They have announced three sessions at two locations for its 2009 summer schedule.

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Amazing line up for Download festival 2009

We are all over the Download Festival this year. The event looks better than ever with a serious line up of classic rock and metal. Guitar fans will have a real treat as there is plenty of shredding talent on …

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How to Play Jazz Guitar – Part Two

Jazz chords are, in my opinion, the most beautiful and eloquent chords available to guitarists. They are the true meaning of class. The sound aside, these chords are a great way to build your chops up and form you into a guitarist that knows their fretboard.

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