As we musicians surely know, playing your instrument – in my case the acoustic guitar – is often a source of great joy and happiness. To be sure, mastering a certain technique or learning a difficult piece of music can be frustrating, aggravating, or annoying if your progress isn’t what you desire. But the sense […]
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Diving Down the Rabbit Hole of Guitar Effects Pedals
Danish electronic musician and author talks with Making Music about creating his ninth book, Pedal Crush How do you write a guitar effects encyclopedia that is exhaustive but not exhausting? You dive down the rabbit hole of guitar stompbox pedals and see where it takes you, said Kim Bjorn, Danish electronic musician and co-author of […]
Hal Leonard Pocket Guitar Chord Dictionary
The Hal Leonard Pocket Guitar Chord Dictionary is a compact reference guide that includes: over 2,700 guitar chord diagrams in all 12 keys; 58 chord qualities and four voicings for each chord; instructions on reading chord diagrams; and music theory to aid in chord construction. Measuring just 4 by 6 inches, this info-packed volume is […]
Earthquaker Devices Astral Destiny Guitar Pedal
The Astral Destiny is a compact and powerful modulated octave reverb pedal that features eight reverb modes with eight editable presets, assignable expression control, tails for natural reverb decay when the effect is bypassed, and a super cool stretch feature that doubles the length of the reverb while adding an adjustable pitch bending effect.
Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar with Joe Rathburn
That led to Joe attending his first Folk Alliance Conference in Nashville. While there he played the famous Bluebird Cafe, and a few major open mics, learning from those “Nashville cats” and gaining experience. He used that experience as he continued to write and play more and more original shows back in San Diego…
Introduction to Guitar Tone & Effects, 2nd Edition
A Manual for Getting the Best Sounds from Electric Guitars, Amplifiers, Effects Pedals, and Processors An essential manual for getting the best sounds from electric guitars, amplifiers, effect pedals and digital processors, Introduction to Guitar Tone and Effects with online audio features easy-to-follow instructions with more than 75 photos to teach the basics of guitar […]
Libba Lives On: The Enduring Influence of Humble Folk Guitarist Elizabeth Cotten
Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten had humble beginnings in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, but she would go on to launch a storied musical career that spanned four decades, gaining national renown and the title of oldest woman to ever win a Grammy.
Cait Devin: Young Guitarist Taking the Lead and Playing It
Meet 19 year old alternative / pop singer songwriter from New York, Cait Devin. Guitar is a key part of Cait’s artistry. She dabbles in many styles, reaching a diverse range of audiences. Devin cites her influences to include Taylor Swift, Ashnikko, Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, Paramore, Chase Atlantic, Avril Lavigne, and Grimes….
How to Sell a Guitar – and Make Money
In the 30-plus years I’ve been playing music, I’ve owned dozens of guitars. Sometimes a new guitar is something you’ve been dreaming of for years, sometimes it’s a guitar that scratches an itch, and sometimes it’s a deal that’s too good to pass up. That said, I don’t think I’ve ever owned more than eight […]
Teach Yourself to Play Guitar
Teach Yourself to Play Guitar has been created specifically for the student with no music-reading background. With lesson examples presented in today’s most popular tab format, which also incorporates simple beat notation for accurate rhythm execution, Teach Yourself to Play Guitar offers the beginning guitarist not only a comprehensive introduction to essential guitar-playing fundamentals, but […]