11 Best Pedal Steel Guitar Players (Of All Time)

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The pedal steel guitar is one of the more underrated members of the guitar family. But you cannot deny that its charisma is undeniable. The instrument first gained recognition in the 19th century in Hawaii, quickly gaining popularity in the United States in the early 20th century. I’ve always been charmed by the allure of … Read more

9 Traditional Chinese String Instruments That Sound Beautiful!

Chinese String Instruments

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

12 Famous Mexican Guitarists You Should Know

Famous Mexican Guitarists

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

11 Famous Flamenco Guitar Players (Of All Time)

Famous Flamenco Guitar Players

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

10+ Traditional Mexican Instruments You Should Know

Traditional Mexican Musical Instruments

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

10 Famous Guitarists With Small Hands

If you have small hands or short fingers, trust me, you’re NOT at a disadvantage. You may have to find the right guitar and the right technique, but you certainly can play like your favorite artists. Angus Young, Danny Gatton, and Paul Simon don’t have the longest fingers. Despite that, all of them are formidable … Read more