Live Music

Here is an article on how to use a talk box for guitar players. The talk box is a very cool effect that has been used by some great articles like Peter Framton, Joe Walsh, and Ritchie Sambora to...

As the young lady here clearly illustrates, you can't jam on your axe at the gig if you have to use two hands just to hold it up. Store-bought straps are expensive and dumb-looking. You need a...

Half stack and full stack guitar amps consist of two basic parts: a power source, and a cabinet, or speaker. Most people buy these two together, but it's not necessary. Sometimes, certain amps...

We’ve all done it, your favorite song comes on the radio when you think that no one is watching and you whip out your air guitar. Don’t laugh because playing the air guitar has become an art form...

A guitar pickup is a device that converts the vibration of a guitar string into electrical signals. These signals are then either transmitted to an amplifier, which interprets these signals and...

If you are a fan of live music and want to get to see more of it up close, perhaps you've considered becoming a roadie and following your favorite band around from show to show. While it might...

Ever since it became a #2 single in 1973, "Duelin' Banjos" has been one of the most universally popular bluegrass songs in the repertoire. People like it for the simple, hummable melody---not...

Using this guide, discover how finding Christian chords, and learning to play worship guitar can be both fun and easy.

Worship teams in church frequently consist of either a guitar or keyboard, plus three to five vocalists. Church worship leaders usually desire more musicians, but congregants are either unwilling...

So you’ve learned to play the guitar, and have perhaps gotten to be pretty good at it, but all of your performing to date has been done through your guitar amp. Now you have a chance to...

Have you tried to teach yourself how to play a guitar, only to get through a few lessons and give up? If you’re trying to learn a guitar on your own, not only do you have to put yourself in the...

If you have ever played guitar with cables plugged in, then you have probably noticed how often they can get in your way. They can come unplugged, trip you and restrict your movement. A perfect...

Learning to sing and play guitar at the same time is not easy, and it takes practice and dedication. Performing live requires many musicians to do this, and there are times when it is best in the...

Normally, the sound from an electric guitar is sent from the pickups through the instrument cable and into the amplifier where the sound is sent to the speakers. A wireless guitar system simply...

Playing on stage can be an exciting experience. You never know what you will do at any given moment to excite the crowd. Being chained to a guitar amplifier can be one of the most limiting parts...

It seems like now in day every one has a band, but they usually don't last long because they don't really know what they are doing. In this article I will give you some tips that will help you get...

Are you confused on how to hook up yor guitar, bass, or piano into an amp? Are you confused on how to add a pedal to the mix? Well in this article I wil show you how to do that.

Chances are if you have been trying to learn how to play a song on guitar the music is written in tablature. If you want to advance a a guitarist you need to learn to read guitar tabs.

Here are some tips on taking care of your guitar or bass.

Have you ever been playing your guitar or bass and the songs that you are playing don't exactly sound right, but you know that you are playing the song right? Well thats because you are out of tune.

Learning how to play the guitar is a way to express yourself in a way that nobody else can. No one can ever emulate the emotion you will infuse to your playing, no matter what level of player you...

Learning how to play the guitar is a way to express yourself in a way that nobody else can. No one can ever emulate the emotion you will infuse to your playing, no matter what level of player you...

Repainting your guitar can make it like a brand new instrument. You can add your own specific flair, repair scratches or get a color that wouldn't otherwise be available.

Learning how to play the guitar is a way to express yourself in a way that nobody else can. No one can ever emulate the emotion you will infuse to your playing, no matter what level of player you...

As more club owners shift to cover bands, DJs and karaoke nights, the idea of busking--the popular term for the vigorous strumming of a guitar--begins to sound more attractive. The romantic image...

Plugging an MP3 player into an amp is possible by purchasing a few inexpensive items. You may even already have some of the things you will need lying around your room or studio. You can plug an...

Are you a budding guitarist looking to buy your first Stratocaster electric guitar? If so, here are some tips to save money on this investment.

Don't you just love the tone Stevie Ray gets out of his guitar? You may be wondering how he gets that awesome tone. In this article I will show you how to make your guitar sound almost like...

Anytime a musician needs to play his guitar while standing, a guitar strap becomes an indispensable piece of equipment. The guitar strap provides stability to the player while allowing him to...

Have you been shredding in your bedroom, checking out your sweet moves in the mirror, imagining yourself as the next Eddie Van Halen? Well, even if you don't have a lick of musical talent, you...

There may be times when you want to access your guitar’s pickups or other electronics. Usually this requires removing your strings first. Not only can this be time consuming, it means that you...

"Rocking the house" is hardly a term associated with coffeehouse crowds, yet it defines the basic task awaiting anybody trying to entertain--whether it's done with guitar or piano. For...

In many retail markets, Guitar Center is the only large music store within driving distance. Here's how to "survive" the Guitar Center shopping experience.

With a little effort you can be a punk rock guitarist. But first you're going to need some gear. Here's what to buy when you're starting out.

Guitar cords (or cables) are sold in a standard 1/4 inch jack size. Buy the right length and type of guitar cable in order to reduce buzz onstage. Some cables are also much more durable than...

In an endless sea of lifeless, uninspired, washed guitar sounds, do you want a rich, organic, vibrant tone that will turn heads at your next gig? Look no further. I will share my 10+ years of ...

Whether you're just starting out or have been playing music for a few years, you are probably familiar with the bothersome scenario of wanting to play a favorite song and not having any...

Want to jam like Dave or Trey? Are you bent on playing that guitar like you have the fretboard memorized and music theory is your native language? Would you like to feel the beat pulse through...

Learn some great tips on how to play the song 'Come Into my Kitchen' with a slide in this free video clip on music theory and guitar lessons.

Learn some great tips on how to play the song 'Come Into my Kitchen' with a slide in this free video clip on music theory and guitar lessons.

Learn some great tips on how to play the song 'Come Into my Kitchen' with a slide in this free video clip on music theory and guitar lessons.

Learn some great tips on how to play the song 'Come Into my Kitchen' with a slide in this free video clip on music theory and guitar lessons.

Learn some great tips on how to play the song 'Hip Shakin Mama' in open G tuning with and without a slide in this free video clip on music theory and guitar lessons.

Learn some great tips on how to play the song 'Come Into my Kitchen' with a slide in this free video clip on music theory and guitar lessons.

Learn some great tips on how to play the song 'Hip Shakin Mama' in open G tuning with a slide in this free video clip on music theory and guitar lessons.

Learn some great tips on how to play the song 'Hip Shakin Mama' in open G tuning with a slide in this free video clip on music theory and guitar lessons.

Learn some great tips on how to play the song 'Hip Shakin Mama' in open G tuning with a slide in this free video clip on music theory and guitar lessons.

Learn some great tips on how to tune a slide guitar to open G in this free video clip on music theory and guitar lessons.

Learn some great tips on how to play G, C and D chords in open G tuning with a slide in this free video clip on music theory and guitar lessons.

Learn some great tips on how to play G, C and D chords in open G tuning without a slide in this free video clip on music theory and guitar lessons.