The music of Japan differs vastly from Western music, both in its sound and the rich history behind it. While many of you might be familiar with J-pop or game music, the real beauty lies in the centuries of history and culture where the true identity of Japanese music lies. Japan witnesses a plethora of … Read more
If you are about to throw steel strings on your Classical guitar, STOP right there! You‘ve probably heard that classical guitars are designed to be used with nylon strings. Now, if a classical guitar is the only instrument you have, you might be curious to try steel strings on it. So, can you put steel … Read more
If you own an electric guitar, you have a myriad of amps to choose from. The same applies to an acoustic guitar as well, but with a caveat. Chances are that if you own both an electric and acoustic guitar, you’ve probably noticed that there are separate amps for both. Perhaps you’re wondering which one … Read more
Welcome to our updated shootout of the Best Electric Guitars in 2023! To us, an electric guitar doesn’t need to be expensive to be great. As long as it gets you the sound you need and lets you express your musical creativity, it’s the ‘right’ guitar for you. When curating this roundup, we’ve particularly considered … Read more
Traditional Chinese music has had a rich and diverse history; and a very different one from the Western world. The fact that China remained isolationist for centuries, their musical culture didn’t spread much outside of the Sinosphere. This is what makes traditional Chinese instruments even more special. Chinese String Instruments can be broadly classified into … Read more
Mexican music is extremely diverse with a wide variety of instruments, genres, and styles. Interestingly enough, modern Mexican music is a blend of traditional Folk and Mariachi styles with all sorts of European influences such as cultural Spanish music and German Polka. Well, a lot of you might recognize iconic Mexican songs like La Bamba … Read more
Quality guitars at “budget” prices or cheap Gibson knock-offs? – Every guitar player’s dilemma when it comes to Epiphone guitars. But no matter which side of the debate you stand in, you have to admit that Epiphone has established itself as a leading guitar manufacturer. I’ve played dozens of Epis in the last decade, from … Read more
Choosing new strings for your instrument is always one of the two – Either you have a go-to brand that you buy without any second thought, or you mindlessly scroll through the endless catalog of strings available. Of course, that applies when deciding upon the best acoustic bass strings as well! If you fall into … Read more
Flamenco has its roots in the streets of Andalusia, Spain where it has been a traditional art form for several centuries. Performances only involved singing back then with dancing as an accompaniment. It was only around the early 20th century that the guitar was made an integral part of Flamenco. Then there came a wave … Read more
So, you just got your first nylon string guitar and are excited to start with Flamenco guitar? Here’s a list of 10+ Easy Flamenco Guitar Songs to get you started. Flamenco is not the same as Spanish Guitar. A lot of techniques of the latter apply to Flamenco guitar, but not vice-versa. Purists don’t traditionally … Read more
Classical guitar might seem intimidating for someone who has only played a steel-string acoustic or electric guitar before. You might have already heard that classical guitarists have long nails. But do you really need to grow fingernails? Can you play classical guitar without nails? The short answer is – Yes. You don’t have to grow … Read more
Mexican and Latin American Songs are a blend of traditional culture and the influences brought by the Spanish during colloquial times. Modern Mexican music is the evolution of indigenous sounds combined with virtually all the European and Eastern instruments brought into Mexico. The world is already familiar with iconic Mexican songs like Oye cómo va, … Read more
Classical Guitar is not the same thing as an Acoustic Guitar but with nylon strings instead. Higher action, flat-radius fingerboard, wider string spacing, and most importantly, the softer nylon strings make it vastly different in terms of playability and technique. But do you really need to grow fingernails to play it? Can you play classical … Read more
“The electric bass is such a big instrument, I have small hands; Can I even play it?” “I have small fingers, I won’t be able to stretch my hands so much!” If you’re getting discouraged with thoughts like these, then this article is going to make you feel super-motivated. I’ll be going over the 5 … Read more
When I first saw my friends playing the bass, I thought it sounded really cool! And then I picked one up. Needless to say, my initial moments with this behemoth of an instrument didn’t go very well. Within a few minutes, I was back to playing guitar again. This is my story, but it need … Read more
Flamenco is a specific style of guitar that’s slightly different from nylon string classical guitar. Flamenco guitars are characterized by a sharp and loud attack with a swift decay causing an aggressive and percussive tonality. But what if you don’t have a nylon string with you? Can You Play Flamenco on a Steel String Guitar? … Read more
This article introduces you to 30 Advanced Acoustic Guitar Songs that will take your guitar skills to a level where most guitarists dream to be at. A few pointers before we jump on to the list: As you might have guessed, we are mainly talking about solo acoustic guitar songs that are must-have additions to … Read more
Before talking about the Best Fingerstyle Guitarists, let’s talk a bit about Fingerstyle Guitar. Fingerstyle refers to any style of guitar involving the use of fingers and thumb, and is now associated with a wide variety of styles and genres of music. These include Classical music, Travis picking, Folk music to even pop and fingerstyle … Read more
I’ve tinkered with a lot of Fender amps in the past. And after thorough exploration and research, I’m excited to share my favorite picks with you! As a fellow bedroom guitarist myself, I understand the importance of finding an amp that can deliver exceptional tone and versatility in a compact and practical package. The number … Read more
As an experienced guitarist myself, I can vouch for the fact that the right gear is extremely important when you’re starting out. And the best part? It doesn’t have to make a hole in your pocket! We already made a massive roundup of the best electric guitars for every budget. But probably the most important … Read more