Chord Theory: Augmented Chords
This week, we’ll continue our study of chord theory with an explanation of augmented chords. This article assumes that you’ve read the articles below, so read them if you haven’t […]
Track of the Week: “The Road I Must Travel,” by The Nightwatchman
Rage Against the Machine has a distinct sound defined by very aggressive yet simple guitar riffs, incredibly inventive solos and politically charged lyrics. All of those traits were imbued into […]
Chord Theory: Suspended Chords
This week, we’ll continue our study of chord theory with an explanation of suspended chords. This article assumes that you’ve read the articles below, so read them if you haven’t […]
How to play the intro solo to Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Life by the Drop”
Learn how to play the intro solo in Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Life by the Drop” by watching the video below and reading the transcription here. The transcription includes the entire song. […]
Track of the Week: “If I Had $1,000,000” by the Barenaked Ladies
This week’s entry is a story about my redemption, but I’m going to need your help. Remember Napster? For those of you who don’t, it was a free, peer-to-peer music […]
Chord Theory: Diminished Chords
Next, we’ll continue our study of chord theory with an explanation of diminished chords. This article assumes that you’ve read the articles below, so read them if you haven’t already. […]
Track of the Week: “Summer Skin,” by Death Cab for Cutie
The Weather Channel’s website says it’s going to feel like 103° today. When I read that, two things came to mind. The first thing that popped in my mind, of […]
Chord Theory: Minor Chords
This week, we’ll continue our study of chord theory with an explanation of minor chords. This article assumes that you’ve read the articles below, so read them if you haven’t […]
Track(s) of the Week: Joe Satriani
Joe Satriani was my personal guitar hero. He was the first guitarist to capture my musical interest when I was a kid. I remember trying to convince my friends to […]
Track of the Week: “Hey There Delilah,” by the Plain White T’s
If I didn’t know any better, I’d swear that 2007’s “Hey There Delilah” by the Plain White T’s was a song from the sixties. The song has a folk-ish vibe […]
Anne Arundel Guitar Lessons 