As BTO would say ” Taking care of business and working overtime” is what I’m doing today. From the Bachman Turner Overdrive-11 Album. When I woke up and I found out it was Carlos Santana’s birthday I knew I better get to it.
He is 61 today. It’s wild to think he is only six years […]
There is a lot more to Brian May than being one of the most gifted guitar players ever. Best known as the guitarist for the band “Queen”, Brian is an interesting multi faceted guy with other noteworthy credentials.
I’m not going to preach to you that Brian May or Queen were my favorite, however I am […]
It’s been confirmed by Jimi Hendrix’s Estate and Museum that several of his tracks will be appearing in the upcoming Guitar Hero World Tour. Janie Hendrix, Jimi’s sister and overseer of the late guitar god’s estate says that after originally having some difficulty locating a tremendous collection of master tracks ( perhaps, this deal’s […]
Recently, I wrote an article titled “The Guitars of Jimi Hendrix“. Within a short time a gentleman named Howard E. Daniel contacted me with his story, after reading it with amazement, there was no way I could not share it with you. As my blog grows and more folks read it, sign up for free, […]
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Joe Satriani, guitarist well beyond extra ordinary turns 52 years old today. It is a note worthy birthday. Joe is one of most gifted, talented hardworking guitarists that ever lived. His dedication to effective practice techniques, musical knowledge and unique playing style are qualities we should all celebrate and embrace.
Joe […]
A volume swell is a musical crescendo commonly associated with the electric guitar. Crescendo, in standard musical notation, refers to a passage of music during which the volume gradually increases.
The technique is often executed by the little finger of the guitarist which is wrapped around the volume pot/knob of the guitar. When the note is […]
The next logical step in checking and setting up your guitar, step number two is the natural procedure to perform next. Step number one demonstrated effectively how to perform a basic Neck Evaluation and Truss Rod Adjustment.
Step number two is how to professionally check the amount of relief in the guitar neck with a […]
When I wrote Tuesday’s article (7/8/8) it seemed like a pretty straight up topic and strategy to learn and play some Jimi Hendrix chords. A lot of comments came in, but one of them really cracked me up. It also is the foundation of this article. Pzychotropic, who is one of my loyal readers […]
Click this link or the picture to enlarge and copy. Many folks are mystified at what chords were used and how Jimi Hendrix used them in order to create some of the extraordinary sounds unheard of now and at the time.
Note: These were handwritten years ago. I hope you can understand them. Structurally speaking, […]
Take your hat off and put your hand over your heart.
GPC. Nothing left to say. Enjoy.
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