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Top Beginner Bass Guitars Created: Monday, August 13, 2007 Updated: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Looking for a beginner bass that will provide you with an excellent instrument to learn on, without breaking the bank? Look no further... here are some specific recommendations for beginner bass gu...
Right Hand Bass Technique Created: Sunday, January 09, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Find out about right hand bass technique. Learn the correct hand placement and finger plucking methods. Get exercises to improve your right hand bass technique.
How to Learn the Note Names on the Bass Created: Monday, January 03, 2011 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Learn the basics of musical note names and how to figure out note names on bass. Get useful tips on how to quickly find the notes you want.
What Do You Need to Play Bass Guitar? Created: Friday, December 31, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Use this list of the bass guitar equipment you need to begin playing. Learn what gear is necessary to begin playing bass guitar and what accessories will come in handy.
Larry Carlton Created: Friday, October 07, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
A spotlight on this hugely popular California-based guitarist who has appeared on thousands of recordings as a session musician. Includes links to tab, and more.
Blues Guitar Legends - Albert King Tab, B.B. King Tab, Robert Johnson Tab, T. Bone Walker Tab Created: Monday, January 10, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
A collection of lessons designed to teach you to play like your favorite blues guitarist. Includes tab and audio.
Pat Metheny 101 - An overview of guitarist Pat Metheny's career Created: Friday, August 06, 2004 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
A primer, aimed at pop and rock fans, for learning all about guitarist Pat Metheny. Includes Metheny audio and video clips, mp3, tablature, transcriptions, and much more.
Learning to Love Jazz Created: Friday, August 06, 2004 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Learn to appreciate and love this complex artform. If you just don't get the style of music, this feature will walk you through the basics.
Guitar Lesson - Minor Chord Inversions Created: Friday, August 06, 2004 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Think you know your minor chords? You might want to think again! A practical study of minor chord inversions.
Lesson - The Phrygian Dominant Scale Created: Friday, October 07, 2005 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Learn all about the exotic sounding phrygian dominant scale, and it's uses on the guitar.
Rickenbacker 360 Profile Created: Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
A profile of the Rickenbacker 360 6/12 string guitar, complete with photos of the instrument and its guitarists
Gibson SG Standard Profile Created: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
A quick look at the Gibson SG, including a history of the instrument, how it is constructed, who plays it and more.
Ibanez JEM 77FP Guitar Review Created: Wednesday, November 01, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Review of the Ibanez JEM 77FP Guitar. The Ibanez JEM 77FP is an electric guitar.
Guitar Hero II - Can it Make you a Better Guitarist? Created: Sunday, April 08, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
A look a Guitar Hero II - can playing this video game help improve your guitar playing ability? Also, do guitarists have a competitive advantage in playing Guitar Hero II?
What is a Fret on the Guitar? Created: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Although, strictly speaking, a guitar fret is the metal strip itself, the location on the fretboard between the previous fret and the fret in question is referred to being part of that fret
Gibson Profile Created: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
A brief history of American guitar manufacturer Gibson, including notable highlights like most popular instruments the company has produced, guitarists who play Gibson guitars, and more
Getting the Sounds: Classic Rock Guitar Created: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 Updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Review of Getting the Sounds: Classic Rock Guitar - a guitar instructional video designed to teach you to get a great guitar sound.
Sixteen Saltines by Jack White Guitar Tab Created: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Learn to play Sixteen Saltines by Jack White on guitar.
Fender Telecaster Profile Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
A profile of one of the world's most famous guitars - the Fender Telecaster
Keith Richards Profile Created: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
A profile on the legendary Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards.
Guitar Bridges Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
An overview of the guitar bridge - what it is, what it does, and the most popular styles of bridges available for acoustic and electric guitars.
A Beginner's Guide to the Guitar Capo Created: Monday, April 11, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
The guitar capo should be an essential tool in every guitarist's arsenal. Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of different guitar capos, and when to use a capo.
Rolling Stone's List of Greatest Guitarists Created: Monday, March 07, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Rolling Stone magazine recently released their list of the top 100 guitarists of all time. Here at About.com, we run down their top choices, and help to learn to play in their style.
Alternate Tuning Guide Created: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
A tutorial on how to play guitar in open G tuning. Includes tuning tips, mp3s, guitar tab, links to lessons, and more.
Fender Profile Created: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
A short history of guitar manufacturer Fender, including notable highlights like most popular instruments they've produced, guitarists who play Fender guitars, and more
Stairway to Heaven Guitar Solo Created: Thursday, March 11, 2004 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Jimmy Page's guitar solo on Stairway to Heaven is one of the classic Led Zeppelin moments. Read all about Jimmy Page's guitar solo on Stairway to Heaven, including the guitar he used, and more.
Fender Stratocaster Profile Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
An overview of one of the most popular guitars of all time - the Fender Stratocaster
Epiphone Les Paul Standard Flame Top Guitar Review Created: Thursday, January 18, 2007 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Review of the Epiphone Les Paul Standard Flame Top Guitar. The Epiphone Les Paul Standard Flame Top is an Electric guitar.
Jimi Hendrix Created: Sunday, July 27, 2008 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Looking for Jimi Hendrix resources on the internet? This feature highlights the best of the Jimi Hendrix materials online - from guitar tab, to pics and much more.
Finding the Right Tone for You Created: Monday, April 26, 2004 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
This column focuses on helping you find the guitar tone that suits you best. Includes details on choosing the right strings, picks, and more.
Guitar Review Archive Created: Thursday, November 02, 2006 Updated: Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Share your opinions on your guitars and basses and contribute to the growing database of guitar reviews. If you're thinking about buying a guitar, read these guitar reviews to help you make your de...
Hold On by the Alabama Shakes Guitar Tab Created: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Learn how to play Hold On by the Alabama Shakes on guitar. Includes audio, guitar chords and more