From The Doobie Brothers to The Smiths, James Brown to Metallica, 7th barre chords are fundamental for playing with more color and sophistication ...

Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger is a very creative and dynamic guitarist, utilizing effects with a variety of different playing techniques to get rich soundscapes. This track is a great example of how ...

If there’s one thing you can do to take your songwriting to the next level, it’s getting to grips with new chords. Use our acoustic guitar ... your own chord progressions. The two most important chord ...

Level up your music-making with these simple but effective tricks that can be easily used by those with zero knowledge of ...

Some of the best advice I received when I decided to take up guitar a few months ago was to pick out a guitar that looks cool. That way, you'll become obsessed with it because it makes you feel ...

(Keep on Singing)” shifts from keyboard washes in minor chords to a full band, featuring 12-string guitar, playing in a major key with a laid-back, Laurel Canyon vibe. Intriguing lyrics (e.g ...

Some of the Best Guitar Riffs of the 21st Century (so far) have been written by The White Stripes, Queens of the Stone Age, ...

Building a Library: a guide to the best recordings of the greatest classical music. Each week an expert and enthusiast brings along a wide range of recordings of a well-known piece. They explore ...

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