The Yamaha Revstar is, on paper, my ideal next guitar. But does it deliver on Yamaha’s promises? I’ve touched on the Yamaha Revstar and, in particular, the humbucker-equipped Yamaha Revstar RSS20 before. But now I’ve laid my hands on one, do I still want to buy one? Not any more, and here are 10 reasons […]
Yamaha Revstar Review: 10 Reasons to Think Again Read Post »
By Gary from Tune in, Tone up! This supports our podcast on SoundCloud on Friday 12th May 2017 (episode 13b is about how to practise without your guitar) https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/05/05/guitar-lesson-13-how-to-practice-without-a-guitar-and-further-rhythm-ideas-and-alternate-tuning/ If I could advise myself when I first started out on guitar, what things would I say? What do I wish I knew then, that I
Unlocking the guitar fretboard and understanding key signatures Read Post »
Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of the Tagus River, Lisbon beckons travellers with its rich tapestry of history culture and music. At the heart of this vibrant city lies a centuries-old tradition that captivates the soul of Fado music. Central to the haunting melodies of Fado is the enigmatic Portuguese guitar, a revered instrument that
The Portuguese Guitar: A Melodic Journey through Lisbons Fado Culture Read Post »
This is very much a Holy Grail-type quest. By this we mean it will never be fully accomplished but neither would any guitar player want it to be. Part of the joy of learning how to develop your guitar tone is the endless experimentation with your technique and equipment. This is not to say that
In Search of the Perfect Guitar Tone Read Post »
One of the best ways of driving traffic to your blog is to increase its PageSpeed score. Find out how self-hosting your Google Analytics script can help. Why does Google Analytics slow your site down? ANY external call, including the call to https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=GA_MEASUREMENT_ID” will slow your site down, so it pays to minimise these as
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By Shawn Leonhardt for Guitar Tricks and 30 Day Singer If you do not have a great understanding of music theory then slash chords can seem complicated and strange. In reality though once you have some basic building blocks on scales and chords it is not too hard and a great tool for improvisation and
All About Slash Chords On Guitar Read Post »
In recent weeks I’ve seen a significant downturn in traffic. What’s going on? Could this be the end of blogging? My blog is struggling, and a lack of traffic means decreased revenue needed to maintain the site. After my most successful year in 2023, 2024 has so far proved to be disappointing, to say the
Could this be the end of Blogging? Read Post »
Honing your craft as a musician requires plenty of practice. You’ll need to spend plenty of long hours plucking strings, striking hi-hats, or blowing on the oboe. Unfortunately, all this practice can lead to performance-related injuries. It’s all too easy to pick up a stress fracture or muscle imbalance in the lead-up to a big
Bouncing Back: How Musicians Can Overcome Performance-Related Injuries Read Post »
The Blogging Musician YouTube channel enriches my blog with video content. I’m now approaching 500 YouTube subs and over 50 videos. Check it out! As the content has expanded, I’ve broken down the following content categories into playlists. Check them out by clicking on the headings. Calling all readers! Help the channel get to 500
