History of the Electric Guitar -...
In Guitar - 04/22/12
The fame of the electric guitar started in the big band era when guitarists wanted to amplify their guitars to compete with the large brass sections in jazz orchestras. Earlier, electric guitars were mainly made up of empty acoustic bodies with...
The Six Strings Of Rebellion
In Guitar - 04/16/12
We all experience that indefinable urge to rebel during our teens, while most of us will grow out of it eventually, some never get over it. Even though the symbols of rebellion are many, however the one most teenagers relate best to is the Guitar!
The Best Guitarists Of All Time
In Guitar - 03/30/12
Coming up with a list of the best guitarists of all time can be a challenging task, as it is often quite subjective and taking into consideration that there are many genres to choose from such as blues, jazz, rock, funk and classical.
Timeline of the Guitar
In Guitar - 03/10/12
The modern day guitar does not need and elaborate introduction to many of us. The six stringed instrument has a rigid neck and a body to which the strings are strapped. Modern categories include acoustic and electrical guitars, where the acoustic...
Finding the Perfect Guitar Tuner
In Guitar - 03/08/12
Training the ear is an important process for a guitarist. The tuner they choose can greatly affect how well they hear and play music. Here are my theories on how this all came about and how we can use the past to improve our future. You can...
Les Paul - The Guitar and His...
In Guitar - 12/06/11
Almost all modern musicians today, especially those who have been in the rock and folk genre, have heard the name Les Paul. Born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on June 19, 1915, Lester William Polsfuss (his birth name) exhibited a profound interest in...
History Lesson on Power Metal Music
In Learn - 11/30/11
Power metal is a style of heavy metal music that combines symphonic elements with traditional and speed metals to create a unique sound. The term "power metal" is often used to describe two different but similar styles: the first being a North...
Learn How to Make Beats With...
In Learn - 08/12/11
If you are a budding musician without a large budget and need to make music without backup musicians, then you can learn how to make beats with software. The rhythm of rap and hip-hop come alive with beat maker software and you can do your own...
Top 5 Bob Dylan Songs That You...
In Info - 07/07/11
Who doesn't know Bob Dylan? Even if you are not a music aficionado, you know him too well. He is an iconic songwriter-singer who made America's greatest songs for nearly four decades. He depicted America's rich and highly-faceted culture through...
The Beatles Books I Own - My Five Favourites
Posted in Books - Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 10:34 AM
I've been collecting books about The Beatles since my early teens, and I'm now nearing the age of 50, although I admit my trawl of Beatle-related volumes has diminished in the last ten years or so. However, I find it almost therapeutic to revisit some of those Beatles books I grew up poring over and I'd like to recommend five from my collection that I can safely class as being amongst the favourites of all the Beatles books I own.
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