A Comprehensive Guide to the Major Scale for Guitarists The major scale is the cornerstone of Western music theory and serves as the foundation for countless melodies and harmonies. For guitarists, mastering the major scale is essential for understanding music, improvisation, and composition. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve deep into the major scale, exploring […]
Navigating the Musical Landscape: A Journey from Blues to Jazz and Back in the Style of Larry Carlton Embarking on a musical journey from blues to jazz and back requires a keen understanding of technique, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to the craft. Larry Carlton, a maestro in the world of guitar, exemplifies this transition […]
Raising Your Guitar Game Elevate Your Guitar Game. In the pursuit of guitar mastery, it’s crucial to strike a balance between soloing and rhythm playing. While soloing often takes the spotlight, the importance of rhythm cannot be overstated. This lesson advocates for a shift in focus towards rhythm playing, emphasizing the transformative impact of embellishing […]
Johnny Marr Live Stop me if you’ve heard this one before — but Johnny Marr is a guitar genius. And these days, he’s also a highly effective frontman with a newfound swagger. Marr performed at the Hammersmith Apollo on the latest leg of his Spirit Power tour, with a repertoire of his own greatest solo hits […]
SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators OVO Arena Wembley, April This was part of The River is Rising tour, and as such Slash and the band were clearly extremely well-rehearsed and ready to give us 2 hours of hard rockin’. Going to see Slash is very different from most other concerts, when the singer […]
Understanding Guitar Harmonics Playing harmonics on the guitar is a beautiful and versatile technique that can add ethereal tones and interesting textures to your playing. There are different types of harmonics, including natural, artificial, and pinched. In this guide, we’ll cover how to play natural harmonics on the guitar, explore their characteristics, and provide tips […]
First Guitar Lesson Welcome to your first guitar lesson! Embarking on a journey into the world of music is an exciting and rewarding experience. Whether you dream of strumming along to your favorite songs, performing on stage, or simply expressing yourself through the melodies you create, the guitar is a fantastic instrument to start with. […]
Nick Drake Guitar Great Nick Drake, a brilliant and enigmatic British singer-songwriter and guitarist, left an indelible mark on the world of music with his ethereal voice and intricate guitar work. Despite a short career and limited commercial success during his lifetime, Drake’s influence has grown over the years, and he is now considered one […]
How to play Triads Triads are essential building blocks in music theory and guitar playing. They consist of three notes played simultaneously and form the basis for chords and harmonies. Learning how to play triads on the guitar is crucial for understanding chord construction and expanding your harmonic vocabulary. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how […]
The Who Royal Albert Hall 18 March 2024 I first saw The Who at two gigs in 1975, the 2nd time at a rain swept Valley – Charlton Athletic Football Ground. At that time they were at the height of their powers, but last night’s gig in aid of The Teenage Cancer Trust, nearly 49 years […]
