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How to Write a Chord Progression: Songwriting for Guitar
13 Aug 2023 in Guitar
Chords are the foundations, the building blocks of music. How to write a chord progression is important. Let's look at songwriting for guitar.
Top 5 Drop C Riffs: From John Mayer to Drowning Pool
06 Aug 2023 in Guitar
Do you like your riffs fast and loud? Look no further! Our pick of the Top 5 Drop C Riffs will satisfy that desire. Let's take a look...
Top 5 Blues Techniques: Blues Basics for Beginners
30 Jul 2023 in Guitar
Bend or slide? We've got you covered! Stick around for our pick of the top 5 blues techniques. Check out these blues basics for beginners.
Top 5 Drop D Riffs: From Muse to Led Zeppelin
23 Jul 2023 in Guitar
Looking for a new set of riffs? Opening a new dimension for your playing, these top 5 Drop D riffs are exactly what you've been searching for.
How to Improve Guitar Skills: Effective Devices You Should Know
16 Jul 2023 in Guitar
Learning guitar is a long journey. Knowing the right skills are essential. Check out these effective devices to help improve your guitar skills.
Composing for Guitar: Reasons Behind Riffs
09 Jul 2023 in Guitar
Chord progressions and riffs are great. But, you need effective techniques when composing for guitar. Check out these reasons behind riffs...
BOSS ME-90: Premium Sounds from Compact Stomp Box
06 Jul 2023 in Guitar
Honey, I shrunk the GT-1000! With a compact design and a lower price tag, can the BOSS ME-90 offer the same power and versatility? Let's find out.
Practise Techniques for Improving as a Guitarist
02 Jul 2023 in Guitar
Not everyone's a born guitar hero. To help you improve, check out our pick of practise techniques that will help you improve as a guitarist.
Gig Bag Essentials: What Every Guitarist Needs to Have
25 Jun 2023 in Guitar
For the guitarist on the move, it's hard to know what you might need. Extra Strings? Tuner? Studio or stage, here are some gig bag essentials.
How a Capo Changes Key: The Songwriter’s Secret Weapon
18 Jun 2023 in Guitar
Allowing guitarists to access new sounds effortlessly, let's find out how a capo changes key and why they're a songwriter's secret weapon.
Right-Hand Techniques for Improving as a Guitarist
11 Jun 2023 in Guitar
Fast fingers are all well and good for playing guitar. If you're wanting to change things up then these right-hand techniques are for you.
Why the Metronome is Important: Practising to a click
04 Jun 2023 in Guitar
The metronome is a vital tool. Whether you're starting out or recording your next album, let's look at why the metronome is important.
Top 5 Guitar Tunings: Which is best for your music?
28 May 2023 in Guitar
From E standard to Drop C, tunings are a great way to change up your playing! Let's delve into some guitar tunings you may not have considered.
Toby’s Tones: a new Blackstar Toby Lee Signature Edition
23 May 2023 in Guitar
From child prodigy to renowned blues guitarist, this Blackstar St. James is Toby Lee's signature model. But, who is he? Let's have a look...
Gretsch Double Platinum Collection: 140 years of “Great Gretsch Sound”
18 May 2023 in Guitar
To celebrate their 140th birthday, six new swanky guitars arrive in the Gretsch Double Platinum Collection. Let's take a closer look...
Eddie’s 80s Classic Returns! BOSS reissues the SDE-3000
18 May 2023 in Guitar
Boss reissues an 80s rackmount classic, the SDE-3000 in a pedal format! Looking for those signature 80s EVH tones? Then look no further...
Top 5 Guitar Techniques – Essential skills you need to know!
02 Apr 2023 in Guitar
Does your playing need shaking up a bit? With these top 5 guitar techniques, you'll be able to master riffs and improve your playing!
Best Guitar Warm up Exercises – Get your Fingers in Fine Fettle!
05 Feb 2023 in Guitar
Guitar Warm up Exercises are an essential part of mastering your instrument. From finger exercises to warm-up riffs, make the most of playing guitar.
New Harley Benton JA-20HH and Victory Active SBK Guitars
17 Nov 2022 in Guitar
Harley Benton announce the JA-20HH and Victory Active SBK; two killer tone machines with active humbucking pickups for heavy styles!
New Harley Benton JA-Baritone and TE-69TL Thinline guitars.
23 Sep 2022 in Guitar
The Harley Benton JA-Baritone and TE-69TL: Ideal for those seeing an affordable offset Baritone alternative and for T-Style Thinline aficionados!
Is Guitar Theory Hard? Unlocking the secrets of your instrument.
17 Sep 2022 in Guitar
Is guitar theory hard? How do dotted eighth notes, Phrygian phrases and monophonic structures help you day to day? Let's find out...