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If you have at least a rudimentary knowledge of the guitar, then there’s a good chance then you’ll have a much easier time picking up a bass than you might think. While bass guitars have bigger frets, longer necks, deeper notes and less strings, the two instruments have much more in common than they have different. Their fretboards are navigated the same way, notes are produced in the same manner,

While guitar amplifiers can greatly differ by individual model, most brands of amplifiers have a set of tones and capabilities associated with its name. In part three of this guide to amplifiers, we’re going to explore some of the biggest amplifier brands on the market and go over what you can expect from each one. If you are unsure about the differences between tube amps and digital amps or what

Although the main defining characteristic among amplifiers is whether they are tube or digital (a topic you can read about here in part one of this series), there are a wide variety of other factors to consider as well when purchasing an amp. In part two of this guide to amplifiers, we are going to go over what the main different specs mean and what variables might be right for you. It’s worth not

Although there are a lot of factors that go into determining what amplifier is right for you, there is one specific element that arguably makes as much of a difference as all of the others combined. Is it a tube amp, or is it digital? This will affect the amp’s tone, capabilities, all-around convenience, and often price. In this piece, we’re going to go over the differences between tube amplifiers

When you first learned to play guitar, you were probably taught to strum each chord as a whole, singular unit. While that’s a perfectly valid way to approach the instrument, it can be somewhat limiting if it’s the only you ever strum. You can open yourself up to whole new worlds of playing by simply breaking your strumming pattern on chord shapes that already know. While there are many ways to go

  Even as businesses are opening back up, restaurants and bars are experimenting with outdoor seating, and people can be seen casually strolling the streets again, music communities have largely remained in as deep of a state of lockdown as they were this summer. Your favorite bands still haven’t embarked on the tours they had to postpone, what local shows that are happening are mostly unadvertise

Yes! It’s Called A RITUAL. Here’s How It Works. When there is so much craziness in the world, what is the point of reading (or writing) articles on effective habits and routines? Simple–we need our personal peace and effectiveness more than ever! Having better habits helps us be more resilient and effective in adversity–and it’s more fun, too!  In my last “habits of greatness” blo

While there is enough written about different guitars, amplifiers, and pedals to fill many libraries, picks are one of the pieces of guitar-oriented gear that are often overlooked. That’s unfortunate because not only are there so many varieties of picks out there to overwhelm just about anybody, but the nuanced differences from one pick to another can have a surprising impact on both your tone and

  You’ve probably heard those light, high-pitched guitar notes that seem to float over the rest of the ensemble a fair amount in the music you’ve listened to. Those kinds of notes are called harmonics, and they’re to be found in just about any style of guitar music, from the “pig squeals” associated with heavy metal to the gentle chord harmonics popular in modern folk guitar. The sonic options of

In this post, you’ll find five awesome songs performed by women that you can play with basic chords and strumming! 1. “Perfect” by P!nk Whether singing, producing or (at one memorable Grammy performance) basically flying onstage, P!nk is a total powerhouse. This is a fun and positive jam using what I call the “Big 4” chords: G, D, Em and C. Chords and Lyrics: https://tabs.ultimate-guit