Tag: guitarist
Zoom G6 Review: They RUINED it!
Review of the Zoom G6 Guitar Multi-Effects processor….. … or rather a demonstration of how bad the UI experience is. Enough for me to send it back. I’ve always loved Zoom products, from way back to the 505 through to the G3. The OD/Distortion and amp modeling beat anything by Line 6 in my book,…
How to Creatively Apply Guitar Scales to Solos and Riffs
When you first learn a musical scale in your beginner guitar lessons, you play one note at a time ascending and then descending. This quickly gets boring and repetitive, so it is important to find other ways that stimulate the mind and the muscles. Whether you are trying to apply guitar scales to a solo…
Donner Dumbal Drive Analog Overdrive Guitar Pedal Review
In-depth review of the Donner Dumbal Drive Analog Overdrive Guitar Pedal. It’s been a while since I looked at stand-alone pedals, the last time being an overdrive pedal shootout followed by a period of happily plodding along with my BOSS Katana and ME-80 multi-fx. Lately, I’ve come back round to the idea of valve amps,…
Is Guitar Music Dead?
Have we lost interest in the real guitar heroes and is guitar music as we know it dead? When was the last time you heard a decent guitar solo? Before you ask is guitar music dead? ask yourself this one. For me, the closest to anything approaching something ear-catching isn’t even a solo, it’s the…
Why Should I Learn Guitar?
10 BIG reasons why you should learn guitar rather than any other instrument. 1. Learn guitar: It’s inexpensive You could easily pick up a beaten up second-hand acoustic and learn guitar for less than £50, or even better, just borrow one from a friend to see if learning guitar is for you. If you want…
5 tips on becoming a Cheap Guitarist.
It’s not all about hard-wired valve amps, custom shop guitars and boutique pedals. For those without bottomless pockets, here are 5 tips on becoming a Cheap Guitarist. 1. Invest in the best quality guitar leads you can afford. Cheap guitar leads are a false economy. If you’re gigging regularly they’re your main point of failure,…
Going Electric: Switching From Acoustic to Electric Guitar
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The idea of transitioning from acoustic guitar to electric can be daunting. Sure, you’ve got the technique down, the chords and the strumming patterns and the scales, but what do to do with all those knobs and cables? Fear not, the evolution need not be intimidating or difficult. All it takes is a bit of time learning…
Tips for Cover Bands!
Invaluable tips and insight for working cover bands There are many types of bands out there. You have original bands, cover bands, tribute bands, etc. Within those categories are subcategories like hobbyists, working musicians, etc. I’ve met plenty of different players. Some are young guys just trying to gain experience and have fun. Some are…