Why rhythm is as important as the notes you play in a blues guitar solo
Melody and rhythm are almost inextricably linked. I say ‘almost’ because you can have melody or harmony without a distinguishable rhythm, and rhythm itself can exist with no melodic content at all.
When their lead guitarist was fired, Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy had to step up to the plate. The result was an iconic record with a “panic attack” solo
Tweedy recalls 2004’s A Ghost is Born as a crash course in taking over lead guitar, as he breaks down his attitude to ...
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The Story Behind Every Song On Jim Ghedi’s New Album Wasteland
The English guitarist, songwriter, and song interpreter Jim Ghedi came to folk music through a side door. He grew up playing ...
Rock Hall of Famer Colin Blunstone goes beyond The Zombies. ‘It all began in 1964,’ he says.
The 79-year-old English singer made his U.S. concert debut in 1964 with The Zombies. His Tuesday show here will be the first San Diego-area solo show of his career.
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My Cheat Code For Playing Guitar
The SS United States is a 1,000-foot vessel that shattered the transatlantic speed record on its maiden voyage in 1952. The ...
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Guitar gods: The 30 most influential lead guitarists of all time
Keep in mind that this isn’t just a list of the best guitar players of all time but also of influential lead guitarists, meaning we favored rock and country musicians over solo blues or folk musicians ...
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