Music

Riffs and leads are the building blocks of rock music. In order to have a great song, an artist needs to incorporate both of the elements and use them to their full potential. Although there are...

Here is an easy way to play a C major chord on a standard six string guitar.

Here is how to play one of the most used rock chords on a standard six string guitar.

An arpeggio, when executed correctly, gives a distinct sound to whichever chord this technique is being applied to. The word arpeggio means "broken chord" in Italian, and that's exactly what it...

The song "Disenchanted," was released in 2006 by the group My Chemical Romance. My Chemical Romance is a band from New Jersey that plays rock music with a punk flavor to it. "Disenchanted"...

Harmony is what makes music cool. A melody line is nice, but adding harmonies to it can take it from pleasing to an extremely emotional, uplifting swell of sound. Harmony is also the basis for...

Playing an Eb (E flat) chord on the guitar can be a challenge to the beginner. But by referencing knowledge of other common chords, and a bit of music theory, playing Eb and other tricky chords...

Guitar strings can be adjusted to improve two main factors, intonation and string action. Intonation is a string's ability to stay in tune over the length of the neck, while action refers to the...

First and foremost, the fine tuning of one's guitar is the difference between racket and music to the ears. Even the most advanced of guitarists are no match for an out of tune machine. But at one...

Playing slide guitar like the pros takes lots of practice, but getting started is pretty easy. First, you need a slide. Any glass, metal, or rigid plastic tube will do for starters--a bottle neck,...

With this video, you can learn basic finger style guitar if you have a working knowledge of open chords. Finger picking is fun and easy! Give it a try.

"Through the Fire and Flames" is a power metal song that was released in 2006 by the band Dragon Force. The song appeared on the album "Inhuman Rampage." Many people view "Through the Fire and...

Because the strings on an electric bass are thick it can often become tiring to play if you haven't built up enough dexterity and strength in your left hand (or right hand, if you are playing...

The pentatonic scale is an easy and useful scale for soloing or for constructing a riff around. It is also visual on guitar, making it easier to work within. Thus, a guitar is an ideal instrument...

For a lot of people tuning their guitar by ear is a challenging task. With a little bit of practice it can become second nature. In this guide you will learn an easy method for tuning your guitar...

Musical instruments, especially string instruments like the guitar, require tuning to keep all of the strings at the right pitch. A tuned electric or acoustic guitar is necessary for a good,...

Have you ever picked up an electric guitar that was in tune, fretted a chord, and it sounded out of tune? You promptly check the tuning again, only to find that each string is in tune. This is a...

Learning an instrument is one of the most fulfilling things a person can do, but not everyone has the time or resources to learn the ins and outs of music theory and notation. For guitar players,...

The G chord is probably considered one of the easiest chords to learn for a beggining guitarist. Learning guitar takes a lot of patience and practice. Give it atleast 20 minutes a day and dont get...

Do you like to play around on a guitar or just want to get serious but you don't know how to tune it on your own, well follow these quick easy steps to learn to tune your own guitars and even your...

I have been playing bass for several years now primarily sticking to rock and alternative genres but sometimes I like to get into a little funk or jazz. Many bassists, and I am guilty of this as...

Learning to play songs on the ukulele can be a fun and rewarding experience. Unlike the guitar or piano, the ukulele's small size and four strings make it a relatively easy instrument to learn and...

Whether you are just learning new techniques or wish to broaden your solo or song melody abilities, harmonics can be a great way to add class and ingenuity to your playing. Used for tuning and...

Learning to play chords on the guitar can be fun and challenging at the same time. The more chords you know as a guitarist the better you will be. This article is all about learning the A chord...

Harp harmonics is a technique for playing string harmonics on a guitar. The index finger of the picking hand is used to touch the harmonic node of the string. Striking the string produces the...

There are different types of slides one can go to when playing guitar, and each will give you different results. Knowing how to perform these different types of slides is to your advantage.

Who likes to see smudges and dirt all over their guitar? It ruins the guitars image and can also alter the sound. It is vital to keep your guitar cleaned and maintained to maximize its...

I am writing this with the assumption that you know the notes on the frets of a bass guitar. I have actually taught this pattern to someone who only knew the notes on the top string and they can...

I am writing this with the assumption that you know the notes on the frets of a bass guitar. I have actually taught this pattern to someone who only knew the notes on the top string and they can...

Hello avid musician! So you want to learn to play the Guitar. These blogs will give you the basic know how of how to do just that. This is Part 1, here we will learn the basics of a guitar...

The banjo is a fun, up-tempo instrument found frequently in bluegrass and country music, and even used in slapstick comedy music skits. There are several kinds of banjos, but the playing...

Open guitar chords are mainly played on the first three frets of the guitar. They are called open because strings that aren't being fretted (pressed to a fret by your finger) are...

Open guitar chords are mainly played on the first three frets of the guitar. They are called open because strings that aren't being fretted (pressed to a fret by your finger) are...

Open guitar chords are mainly played on the first three frets of the guitar. They are called open because strings that aren't being fretted (pressed to a fret by your finger) are...

Open guitar chords are mainly played on the first three frets of the guitar. They are called open because strings that aren't being fretted (pressed to a fret by your finger) are...

Open guitar chords are mainly played on the first three frets of the guitar. They are called open because strings that aren't being fretted (pressed to a fret by your finger) are...

Open guitar chords are mainly played on the first three frets of the guitar. They are called open because strings that aren't being fretted (pressed to a fret by your finger) are...

Open guitar chords are mainly played on the first three frets of the guitar. They are called open because strings that aren't being fretted (pressed to a fret by your finger) are...

Open guitar chords are mainly played on the first three frets of the guitar. They are called open because strings that aren't being fretted (pressed to a fret by your finger) are...

Open guitar chords are mainly played on the first three frets of the guitar. They are called open because strings that aren't being fretted (pressed to a fret by your finger) are...

If you're learning how to play the guitar, but don't know how to read sheet music, tabs can be a great resource to you. They provide a way to learn how to play your favorite songs even if you have...

Open guitar chords are mainly played on the first three frets of the guitar. They are called open because strings that aren't being fretted (pressed to a fret by your finger) are...

Open guitar chords are mainly played on the first three frets of the guitar. They are called open because strings that aren't being fretted (pressed to a fret by your finger) are...

Open guitar chords are mainly played on the first three frets of the guitar. They are called open because strings that aren't being fretted (pressed to a fret by your finger) are...

Open guitar chords are mainly played on the first three frets of the guitar. They are called open because strings that aren't being fretted (pressed to a fret by your finger) are...

Open guitar chords are mainly played on the first three frets of the guitar. They are called open because strings that aren't being fretted (pressed to a fret by your finger) are...

The minor bar chords are an important addition to the major bar chords. They can add great depth to songs. There are two forms to learn. With practice, you'll be able to play along to the rhythm...

The 1987 single "Sweet Child O' Mine" helped propel Guns N' Roses to the top of the hard rock charts for several years. Originally penned as an ode to then girlfriend Erin Everly, Axl Rose's...

Open guitar chords are mainly played on the first three frets of the guitar. They are called open because strings that aren't being fretted (pressed to a fret by your finger) are...

Open guitar chords are mainly played on the first three frets of the guitar. They are called open because strings that aren't being fretted (pressed to a fret by your finger) are...