Loopz – Android App
I’ve been playing guitar now for 27 years, and still loving it. I’ve bought drum machines in the 90s, used programmes on the pc. But all those were never quickly accesabble.
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Guitar Legends – Seville Expo 1992
The event featured 27 top guitarists, including Brian May, BB King, George Benson, Joe Walsh, Keith Richards, Les Paul, Robbie Robertson, Robert Cray, Roger Waters, Albert Collins, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. The vocalists included Rickie Lee Jones, Bob Dylan and Joe Cocker. The event was conceived by British impresario and producer Tony Hollingsworth who […]
“Surfing With The Alien”: The story of a non-surf related masterpiece
What does an album titled “Surfing With The Alien” and featuring the Silver Surfer on its cover got to do with surfing? Nothing at all.
26th Years Since Freddie Mercury Passed Away
Freddie Mercury It has been 26 years since the death of one of Britons most entertaining talented rock/pop front men of the 20th century, Freddie Mercury – songwriter, vocalist and pianist of the world famous band Queen. Still in my musical life, sadly missed. Farrokh “Freddie” Mercury (born Bulsara; 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) […]
How to Play Arpeggios Over Three Octaves
In this lesson we are going to take simple three note arpeggios and learn how to play them seamlessly over three octaves. Not only will this lesson help expand your musical vocabulary, but it may also
Guns N Roses – Axl & Duff interview
Switching on YouTube this morning for me was like opening a present on Christmas Day.
Inspiration
What did you learn that inspired you when learning the guitar. I would love to find out what inspiration you receive when learning something on the guitar? Was it a specific song – theory – something you found on the web?
The Floyd Rose
The Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo, or simply Floyd Rose, is a type of locking vibrato arm for a guitar.
Nita Strauss and Nicole Papastavrou Discuss Their New Band, We Start Wars
“The Animal Inside” is the groove-driven, debut song from We Start Wars, a new, all-female band led by Alice Cooper guitarist Nita Strauss. The band—which also features Nicole Papastavrou (eight-string guitar), Alicia Vigil (bass), Seana—a.k.a. Shauna Lisse (vocals), Katt Scarlett (keyboards) and Lindsay Martin (drums)—prides itself on being a “chick band” that breaks down stereotypes […]
Everything You Need To Know About Amp Hum
Guitar Amp Hum – At some point, we have all experienced unwanted noise from an amplifier. It’s an annoying part of being a musician, and the pestering buzz produced by an amp can drive us crazy.