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...
What to Look for While Buying an...
In Guitar - 04/07/12
All that you need to know before you buy an electric guitar and a bit about brands like Fender electric guitars and Gibson Electric Guitars is what this article is all about. It is an almost comprehensive guide to buy an electric guitar.
The Singing Journey - Learning...
In Learn - 04/06/12
Learning to sing is less of a destination and more of a journey. There are a lot of different things to consider when learning to sing and there's a LOT that goes into it, depending upon how seriously you take singing. If you plan to sing...
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...
Top 3 Greatest Progressive Rock...
In Info - 11/01/11
In the early part of the 19th Century, near the end of the Romantic era of classical music, composers were stretching the limits of our musical minds, using more, and more varied sounds in their works. The mantra was to 'break all boundaries' and...
Wonderful Tonight by Pattie Boyd...
In Books - 05/25/11
The love triangle between The Beatle George Harrison, Eric Clapton & Pattie Boyd is the most famous in the history of music. Clapton's Layla tells all and opens up her memorabilia of never seen before letters & photos in this iBook....
Learn to Dance - Basic Rock Step...
In Learn - 05/05/11
Dancing can be a lot of fun. And the best part is, it is a lot easier to learn how to dance than most people think. From your favorite dancers on TV, to music videos, to America's best dance crew, most dance moves start with the rock step and the...
History of the Electric Guitar - Music Technology
Posted in Guitar - Sunday, April 22, 2012 @ 09:45 PM
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 electromagnetic pick ups attached, to convert the sound into electrical energy for amplifiers.