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Get more out of one of guitar’s most important shapes with 5 chords that demystify the dominant 7th
They are so commonplace that we take the theory behind them for granted. Here are five 7th chords, the theory underpinning ...
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It’s not just being able to read the notes: Can you feel the music and sing along?
Once that begins, you can put me on a dancefloor or in front of a karaoke microphone and it’s off-to-the-races: Everything ...
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"We're here to deconstruct the elements of music theory that will demonstrably make your music better”: The pillars of music theory made simple
For some, trying to find a way into the iceberg of music theory can be a daunting prospect. While many educators can quite ...
The Who song that embarrassed Pete Townshend: “The most clumsy piece of writing I’ve ever done”
One of rock and roll’s most iconic guitarists, Pete Townshend discusses his issues with one of the band's most famous hits.
Guitar Player on MSN5d
"If you gave that guy a ukulele and a Pignose amp, he'd make it sound like the solo in 'Comfortably Numb.'" Bob Ezrin reveals David Gilmour's most important guitar tech…
"David Gilmour is my favorite guitar player,” producer Bob Ezrin tells Guitar Player. “That's the truth. I love his work.
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"It's great. I dig this!" Watch Eddie Van Halen compose "Amsterdam" on a Charvel guitar in an unearthed home video from 1987 — eight years before the song's offici…
That certainly appears to be the case when it comes to Van Halen's mid-'90s classic "Amsterdam" — especially if this rare ...
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“The world’s greatest guitarist is what everyone says. It’s kind of a dicey title”: A deep dive into the Van Halen catalogue proves the point
It’s understandable that Eddie might resist the title. Labels can be uncomfortable. But the truth is inescapable. Musical opinions are subjective, but the fact that Eddie Van Halen was the finest ...
The Backstory of the Guitar
The guitar has always seemed like the “lead instrument” on stage. Its power chords pushed it to the front and center of radio airwaves. And yet, it seems to come and go from popular music. The one ...
“I was so struck”: Pete Townshend on his biggest guitar hero
Pete Townshend discussed the impact of Bruce Welch on his own guitar playing, stating he was more instrumental than Elvis in his picking up a guitar.
Pete Townshend was the god of rhythm guitar in the ’60s and ’70s –here’s how he took his untapped technique to the acoustic
Tracks such as Pinball Wizard and Substitute were driven by Townshend's untapped, brawny-yet-brainy acoustic guitar playing.
Arts Notes: Sought-after classical guitarist coming to Williamsburg
When you consider the incredible wealth of culture available to us here in the Historic Triangle, the question is rhetorical; we’ve got culture in aces here.
Rock Hall induction performance reviews, including Cher and Dave Matthews Band
The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction dazzled with Cher, rocked for Ozzy and offered a Foreigner surprise. Here's a ...