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Most woodcarvers enjoy having some basswood in their inventory. It provides an even texture, a little softness, with a fine grain that offers natural luster. Basswood delivers a naturally pale color, making it receptive to different stains or treatments when creating a guitar body. Although the material has some initial […]
After you learn a few chords on the guitar, the time arrives to start improving your strumming technique. The guitar is a fun instrument to play that most people love. If you have sloppy playing, you won’t get much of an audience! This guide will help you enhance the notes […]
There may be times when you want to practice or play an electric guitar when an appropriate amp may not be available. Instead of giving up on the notion of having a jam session at that time, take a look around to see if any alternatives exist. Could you hook […]
Guitars help us create musical art. When we play them during a gig, in a band, or while practicing, the sounds can transport us anywhere our imagination can conjure. The artwork benefits of a guitar don’t stop when you’re finished strumming it. When you hang it on a wall, it […]
When video game instruments came out as a playing innovation over a decade ago, the idea of becoming a rock star on your favorite console became a popular option. Games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band transformed the industry by turning music into a game, causing the titles to soar […]
When you think about the best guitar riffs of all time, you might think of AC/DC, Arctic Monkeys, or Chuck Berry. Songs like “Back in Black,” “Brainstorm,” and “Johnny B. Goode” are modern classics or traditional favorites for showing off your chops. Another name that comes up frequently is Led […]
Vinyl records are a fun way to embrace the music industry’s past. When you listen to jazz, rock ‘n roll from its early era, or even modern grunge on this medium, the unique tones sound better on a turntable than through CDs or online streaming. One of the issues you […]
Home musicians often start their journey by learning how to play an acoustic instrument. When they’re ready to perform or take their skills to the next level, they purchase an amp to let their sounds be heard. A “guitar amp” is simply one used for that instrument. Anything with the […]
Instead of paying thousands of dollars for an amp, you can listen to your electric guitar output through your headphones. This option is useful for situations when your practicing may disrupt others in your environment. To everyone else, you’ll be jamming out silently. In your head, you’ll be blasting out […]
Musicians use multiple instruments to create beautiful music. When you get enough of them together, a band, orchestra, or symphony can fill an entire stadium with rhythms and melodies to love. What happens when only one musician wants to play? In previous generations, that person would have had to play […]