A review of Fender’s 2022 Stratocaster range, from beginner-friendly Squiers to US-made professional models. What is the best Strat for your playing style and budget?
The Best Jazz Bassists: Who Are The Greatest Jazz Bassists Of All Time?
Who were the best jazz bassists? On this page we take a look at the lives and work of some of the greatest bassists in jazz history…
Contemporary Jazz Guitarists: A List Of Exciting Young Jazz Guitarists
Contemporary jazz guitarists include Kurt Rosenwinkel, Gilad Hekselman, Julian Lage, Tom Misch, Mike Moreno and Lionel Loueke. These young jazz guitarists represent a new generation of musicians carrying on the jazz guitar tradition.
If you’ve listened to your favorite jazz guitar albums so many times that you can sing each solo note-perfect in your head and hear the first notes of the next song before it’s even started, then check out this guide to the new generation of jazz guitarists and their work…
How To Get A Jazz Guitar Sound: The Guitar, Strings, Pick and Amplifier You Need For A Jazz Tone
How To Get A Jazz Guitar Sound
Getting a good jazz guitar sound requires a combination of gear, playing technique and acquired knowledge. Jazz guitarists typically use archtop guitars, strung with heavy gauge, flatwound strings. They play using small, thick picks and rarely use anything other than the neck pickup, often with the tone turned down. The sound is amplified with powerful solid state amps, or valve amps with a clear, unnuanced sound. The use of effects is kept to a minimum, but reverb may be used in varying degrees.
While the above may describe how to get a traditional jazz guitar tone, there are many variations on this theme. On this page we take a look at the gear and techniques used by jazz guitarists, and how jazz guitar tone has evolved since the early days of jazz guitar…
The Circle Of Fifths On Guitar
A guide to the circle of fifths on guitar. A guitar-related explanation of this fundamental musical concept.
The Best Iron Maiden Albums: Our Favorite Albums By The Iconic British Metal Band
On this page we select the five best Iron Maiden albums from the iconic British band’s impressive back catalogue.
Whether you’re a newcomer to the band’s music, or a veteran Maiden fan wishing to compare our choices with your own, read on to discover which albums we’ve chosen…
***2022 Update – where does Maiden’s latest album, Senjutsu, appear in our list?***
C# Minor Chord Guitar: How To Play C Sharp Minor Guitar Chord, With Diagrams & Photos
C# minor guitar chord diagrams & information – all you need to know to play a C sharp minor guitar chord.
Am Chord Guitar: How To Play An A Minor Guitar Chord, With Diagrams & Photos
Am chord guitar diagrams, chord charts and photos. Everything you need to know to play an A minor chord on your guitar.
Em Chord Guitar: How To Play An E Minor Guitar Chord With Diagrams & Photos
Em chord guitar diagrams, chord charts and photos. Everything you need to know to play an E minor chord on your guitar.
