They are so commonplace that we take the theory behind them for granted. Here are five 7th chords, the theory underpinning ...

One of rock and roll’s most iconic guitarists, Pete Townshend discusses his issues with one of the band's most famous hits.

That certainly appears to be the case when it comes to Van Halen's mid-'90s classic "Amsterdam" — especially if this rare ...

Former Beatle George Harrison considered the greatest guitar solo of all time to be from one of the Fab Four's earliest ...

Tracks such as Pinball Wizard and Substitute were driven by Townshend's untapped, brawny-yet-brainy acoustic guitar playing.

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.

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 ...

Eddie Van Halen never had to worry about sounding original, but he had a word with one guitarist with showing too much of his ...

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 ...

For some, trying to find a way into the iceberg of music theory can be a daunting prospect. While many educators can quite ...

"David Gilmour is my favorite guitar player,” producer Bob Ezrin tells Guitar Player. “That's the truth. I love his work.

Some folks are all about the business, while others are all about the art – and in both cases, it’s sometimes to their ...