Utilising open strings can add new dimensions to basic chord progressions. This simple and effective technique has been used to great effect by players as diverse as Alex Lifeson, Jeff Buckley, The ...

In a career spanning nearly 60 years, Jeff Beck can truthfully be said to have pushed the boundaries of contemporary electric guitar playing consistently and beyond the expectation of his fans. Often ...

If there’s one thing you can do to take your songwriting to the next level, it’s getting to grips with new chords. Use our acoustic guitar chord charts - from basic open chords to the daddy of altered ...

Conventional wisdom dictates that a well-written song will stand up even when reduced to simple chords on acoustic guitar. But at some point, we’ve all heard songs in which complex or unusual chord ...

Tuning a guitar is essential for getting the best sound and enjoying playing. For beginners, it can be a little tricky, but ...

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『究極の快適さを追求したギターストラップ』を製作する、アメリカの楽器メーカー：String Sling（ストリング スリング）社の日本独占販売権を持つ、株式会社ワールドコンセプト（本社：静岡県三島市、代表取締役：永山 望）が2022年9月30日にMakuake（マク ...

The viola is an ideal companion for the guitar because both instruments are tuned lower than the orchestra: the viola by one fifth, the guitar by an octave. Together, they sound slightly husky and ...