Tuscany Publications presents a revised and expanded edition of Pepe Romero’s Guitar Style and Technique (1982), which had been out of print for some time. New features in La Guitarra include sections on tremolo, flamenco, concert performance, additional finger gymnastics, and a Romero photo album. It contains all of the music from the earlier version […]
Guitar tone is the sound or timbre of the guitar which could mean the effects that are being used, what pickup selection is being used, is it played with a plectrum or fingerpicked, and many other factors. You could say that the sound difference between an acoustic guitar and electric guitar is due to the difference in tone. Or the difference between Kirk Hammett’s distorted guitars in Metallica and Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits’s clean to lightly overdriven sound is due to differences in tone.
Since its appearance in Guitar World in 1990, Vai’s intensive guitar regimen has been the Holy Grail for serious players. Here is the lesson that shaped a generation of guitarists. Vai sat down with guitarist/transcriber Dave Whitehill and outlined his practice routine for the January 1990 issue of Guitar World. Never before had a guitarist […]
A 52-Week, One-lick-per-day Workout Program for Developing, Improving and Maintaining Guitar Technique Here is a daily dose of vitamins to keep your chops fine-tuned for a full 52 weeks. The exercises in Guitar Aerobics cover several musical styles including rock, blues, jazz, metal, country, and funk. Techniques taught include alternate picking, arpeggios, sweep picking, string […]
Chuck Schiele takes you through the beginning steps on how to record an acoustic guitar in stereo. Part one is a general overview for beginners on the basic thinking and process of recording, what a signal chain is, and a thing or two about microphones and mic’ing technique.
The BOSS Pocket GT is a new solution for learning and jamming with guitar. Combining BOSS guitar tones with integrated YouTube® learning, this pocket-size amp/effects processor pairs wirelessly with a smartphone or tablet to create the ultimate go-everywhere lesson studio. Pocket GT works seamlessly with the companion BOSS Tone Studio app for iOS and Android, […]
The Yamaha THR30IIA Wireless is a 30-watt stereo amplifier explicitly designed for acoustic guitarists. Neither a performance amp nor strictly a practice amp, THR represents a third amp category—a desktop that offers guitarists features they need when they aren’t on stage or rehearsing. The new THR30IIA boasts three authentic-sounding microphone models — dynamic, tube, and […]
A nice subtle addition to your guitarist’s arsenal is always going to be a welcome present. Gift ideas for a guitarist don’t need to be expensive or unique; they need to be something a guitarist can get maximum use from. Here is a list of the ‘8 Best Gifts for a Guitarist,’ covering the full […]
Gator has released a new series of guitar closet hanging bags—that can hold electric, acoustic, and bass guitars—for those who want to keep their guitars in small living spaces and are in need of extra space but do not want to sacrifice their guitars. The bags feature dual rail hooks that are attached directly to […]
If you’re looking for a gift for your child that will last a lifetime, consider giving them the gift of music. These days there are a wide range of instruments available for kids in varying prices and difficulties from a kazoo (cheap and easy) to the harp (expensive and lifelong learning). However, many choose to […]