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You wouldn't think so, but just sitting at a computer or playing your guitar, or combining both of these activities in a frequent manner could do your body a lot of harm. You would think that injuri
...as violin, cello, and even bagpipes as seen in this video demonstration.  Beautiful sound and amazing playing.  Enjoy! ...
...own nails or are they artificial. This has never really crossed my mind as a possibility, but if you are playing acoustic - what do you use - a pick? Your finger tips? Your finger nails? What do y...
...lutely love. I found both of these on Guitar Flame. The Stair Way video is out of a post about different playing styles. Worth popping over for a read. ...
...ite guitars as used by Strawberry Alarm Clock Just to show the why a homage is in order. I can't imagine playing these, but they are a treat to look at. Notice the slanted front pickup and matchin...
If any of you are in complaining mode about something or other in there life that is holding them back watch this video and get inspired. There is no such thing as impossible! Really. The
Jan Akkerman playing a semi-acoustic with f holes. I found this You Tube on Tony Hogans blog and thought it was beautiful and worth sharing.
...ready on the road for a 5 week tour of the U.S and Canada. According to strato blogster guitar blog she is playing all over in blues festivals during August so if you haven't heard her yet - Don't mis...
...e behavior.....for the most part, people want to do their best and for everyone to sound good. But because playing an instrument or even singing comes from certain physical/mechanical movements and ac...
...continue to have side projects that enrich and inspire the band as a whole. MIA: Describe the feeling of playing in New York, feel free to share a memory or a certain place (bar, restaurant, record ...
what you have just witnessed is: the GuitarBot. 4 guitar strings with computer-driven tangents. This contraption makes for some rather frantic glissando strumming. The presentation is fr
...er day a 'new' Stanford Performer Guitar after a friend of mine bought one several months a go and we were playing his. The quality is awesome, the sound is clear (well it's me playing here... ;) )...
... tilted up so they can hear them better, and stand in front of them so you dont go deaf. Good grief. For playing shows, if you do more than just play bars, buy a 4 x 12 tower, set it on its side, an...
Short of bringing my LP into a music store and playing it along side of other LPs (using same amps), how can I tell if my sustain is 'proper' for this particular LP? I've noticed that using my POD 2
...k, ABBA etc., etc., etc.... You get the picture. I like just about anything with electric guitar and enjoy playing it all. I need something that will give me the 80's hair sound, 90s grunge and occa...
...972 in a music store outside of Washington D.C. I played in several R&B bands during the 70's. I stopped playing for many years and only picked my my Les Paul every now and then. I recently got the...
I have found the gear aspect of guitar playing to be most frustrating. Sure, we all would like vintage gear, but the reality is we all can't afford it. MF gave me credit, so new is my first option
...ral bands for years, but stop and did pick up the guitar for years. I recently started taking lessons and playing again. I took the guitar to a recent lesson with my instructor. He was amazed at se...
...learn music by just reading a bunch of words printed on sheets of paper. I needed to hear an actual guitar playing so I could get a *feel* for how it's supposed to be played. And so I'm looking for ...
...ing parts to re-sell at ridiculous prices on eBay. I am a good soul trying to keep a good guitar alive and playing so he can hand it down to his children so they can do the same. If you have any of ...
... There is a limited website by the owner/designer of West Amps at www.westlabs.com . I have restored it to playing status and heard it through a pair of Vox blueframe bulldogs (at a low volume so as t...
I've been playing out in bars since 1990. I've also been singing since then. Now, I'm no great singer but someone has to do it! HA! I sing right up close to the microphone, I have an SM58. I've been
...ou would find by hearing Simon and Garfunkel, Merle Travis, etc. What brand of guitar do you recommend for playing stuff like that? What type of tone do you recommend? Right now, I'm using an electric...
...ng for that ultimate guitar multi effects set up. I want Quality only. I won't settle for second best. I'm playing a Strat thru a Mesa Boogie. I will play allot of styles, from quiet and clean, to Hen...
...of Sound for £190 & I've had since November 03. I basically bought that guitar to see if I liked guitar playing & whether I would carry on. Now its nearly 18 months later and I would like to buy ...
Anyone here in a band/musical group in which there exist differing opinions on playing cover songs? My 5-piece has varying philophies. The drummer and I want to do a cover. We grew up going to concert
I have a friend who's been playing guitar for ten years but he's never gotten lessons and i'd say that he hasn't made much progress in the last 9 years. i started playing drums a year ago and i jam wi
I love this guy's playing. I was thinking if you were offered the chance to interview him for a major guitar magazine, what sort of questions would you
...sh of heavier rock, similar to 'stoner rock bands' like sabbath, down, c.o.c, kyuss. I will most likely be playing through a peavey classic 50 or similar fender hot rod line amp. I use a line 6 pod fo...
...ng or overdrive at higher volumes- think John Lee Hooker or Lightnin' Hopkins with and electric. I will be playing through a repro '59 bassman with authentic repro input and output trannies and choke ...
... much dirtier, heavier, and chunkier. They absolutely tore the faces off the crowd last night. If they are playing nearby, do everything possible to see them. No, I'm not affiliated with them in any...
I know that J.L nearly never looked on the neck of the guitar when he was playing rytham(he was famous because of that,is he?),but was he looking when he was making some solo parts? Wich was his teh
...r lusted after in shops on Saturday afternoons (Smoke on the water anyone?!) and probably bugger all about playing music. They would also hold the stupid worthless hope that winning the lottery may ha...
... ever forgotten song lyrics or chord progressions on stage? What about stage fright. doesn't that cut your playing ability in half (as well as make you miserable)? And songwriters, isn't it frustratin...
... 2 months ago. Recently at band practice, he has had a problem with feedback. Really bad. Anytime he isn't playing something and there is any amount of volume he is getting a ton of feedback. So we st...
...actly' like anything. I have a Les Paul and Tele that I'm sure I'll continue to play. This is strictly for playing for fun at home. I'm a paraplegic and even getting one guitar in position to play is ...
I jusy bought an OLP baritone with 30' scale. Can anyone suggest suitable heavyish strings for playing slide? I currently have it tuned open C (CGCegc) with the strings that it came with - plain 3rd.
Hi I set fire to my electric guitar while playing at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967. It's all charred and stuff now. How can I repair it?
...0th special last night. There was a clip of Janice Joplin doing 'Piece of my heart'. The guitar player was playing an SG. Anyone know who this was? Thanks...
...s probably ok, just from the pictures.. I bought my cheapy wankerlick geetar at a pawnshop. Again, without playing it...Missing strings, etc..Luckily, it was ok too, but required some tweaking...I cou...
I am confused ( and maybe a little thick). Whan playing in let's say the key of G-Major wouls I play the blues scale on the third fret as I would the G-Major pentatonic or would I play at the 12th f
...pushing your envelope. You will get sore fingers. Like any sports injury, rub ice on your fingertips after playing, for about ten minutes. If you let your blisters swell with fluid, these will eventua...
Hi Has anyone else played around with playing 'When The World Was Young' using 'The Rainsong' live tuning (EADADE)? An A7 shape played on the 3rd and 5th strings seems to work better for solo guitar t
I recently downloaded an amazing Jeff Beck song. I can clearly tell that it IS Jeff Beck playing guitar. The singer is allegedly John Mayall, however, it sounds nothing like him. This is what I know a
...y and I think I've found a place where I can stake my claim. THE GUITAR TONE SOJOURN I'm 24 now. Started playing the axe when I was 14. Young in age and young in experience relatively speaking. I've...
... SM57 touching the grille but I wanna use 2 mics because I wanna do a riffing, stereo-sounding guitar part playing it only time (no doubling). Any advice are regarded! Thanks a lot...
... ever forgotten song lyrics or chord progressions on stage? What about stage fright. doesn't that cut your playing ability in half (as well as make you miserable)? And songwriters, isn't it frustratin...
Hi there. I hope that somebody can help me, or should I say help my son. He's 15, has been playing the guitar for about three or four years, and is hoping to go to music college in September. And now
... intent on eradicating Islamic fundamentalism. Another mystery is the Howard Government's enthusiasm for playing up the more general risk of WMD terrorism. It was well-advised, in briefing after bri...
I just started playing guitar, and I'm not too bad considering but I'm having trouble getting a good tone out of it. Should I try a different size reed?
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