Chord Theory: Major Chords
This week, we’ll continue our study of chord theory with an explanation of major chords. Before you read on, I recommend that you review the material found in these articles: […]
Track of the Week: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” by Tommy Emmanuel
I recently read an article in the May 2011 issue of Guitar Player magazine about finger-style virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel. The article clearly portrayed Emmanuel, an Australian guitarist that I’ve never […]
Chord Theory: Power Chords
This article is the first of several articles aimed to help you understand chord construction better. First, we’ll start with power chords. Before you read on, I recommend that you […]
Track of the Week: “Party in the U.S.A.,” by Miley Cyrus
Okay, I know that I officially have to destroy my man-card for liking “Party in the U.S.A.” by Miley Cyrus. It’s cool, I never really used my man-card anyway. I […]
Track of the Week: “Hear Me Lord,” by Oliver Mtukudzi
African pop music rarely makes its way to American shores. I imagine that the language barrier has a great deal to do with the scarcity of African music here in […]
How to play the intro solo in “Nostalgia” by Cracker
Learn how to play the intro solo in Cracker’s “Nostalgia” by watching the video below and reading the transcription here. For more information about me and the guitar lessons that I […]
Track of the Week: “Still Got the Blues,” by Gary Moore
Gary Moore died on February 6, 2011 – he was 58. Until recently I’ve heard his name but not his music. Sadly, it was Moore’s death and the subsequent magazine […]
Intervals: your tape measure for music.
In music, an interval is a way to describe the distance between two notes. In my post about whole- and half-steps, we learned about the two fundamental intervals in music: […]
Track of the Week: “The Boys Are Back in Town,” by Thin Lizzy
If you were asked to name an Irish band, you’d probably name U2, right? Me too. Despite donning self-indulgent, pro-wrestling-esque names like “The Edge” and “Bono,” U2’s worldwide success makes […]
Track of the Week: “Jenna’s Eyes,” by Paul Reed Smith
Paul Reed Smith guitars are world renowned for their excellent playability, craftsmanship and sound. I am proud to say that most PRS guitars are made right here in Maryland, across […]
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