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With the intermediate status, one has learned some basic chords and strum patterns so those initial thrills are gone, and now ...

Your guitar belongs on TV, and the way into one of the fastest-growing sectors of the music business may already be in your ...

World Meditation Day is observed every May 21. It's about finding a moment to hit pause, breathe deeply, and quiet the noise — and let’s be honest, who couldn’t use a little more of that?

Looking for the perfect part to play with another guitarist? Wong says it's all about finding the compositional "hook" – and ...

I fell in love with wood,” said Brian Hawkins as he laughed. “That sounds crazy, but I did.” For nearly three decades, ...

Fender's Dreadnought Starter Pack is the perfect entry point for any aspiring guitarist, and makes a great gift to boot.

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Christian Castro plays the guitar as Alec Lebwohl cheers ... and the Songwriting 101: Write Your ...

At just 16, Warner has carved out a name for himself with his blistering guitar ... your box and learn new things.” As he prepares for another big stage, Warner says his focus remains on the ...

which can teach you how to listen to songs like "Bags," "Circles," and Here Comes the Sun," and recognize chord progressions to replicate them on your guitar. Have you ever wanted to write a song?

As the song reached its apex, the two musicians served up a sizzling guitar duet for the ages ... inductee Darlene Love for “This Land Is Your Land,” expurgated lyrics and all.

It enriches the guitar's natural tone and helps add character and "feel" to your playing. Notable uses of guitar reverb in popular music are Jeff ... Andy Summers' sparse chords on "Walking ...