Musical Instruments demonstrates how guitars and other common band equipment can complement one another to create melodies, harmonies and rhythms.
There aren't too many inventions that have had as much cultural impact as the electric guitar. Its distinctive sound winds its way through most popular music from the past 50 years -- the electric guitar IS rock and roll. See more »
The acoustic guitar is one of the most successful instruments of all time, and also one of the simplest to learn and play. And its ingenious, straight-forward design allows for a huge variety of sounds. Learn more about acoustic guitars.
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Ready to kick out the jams? To make your songs resonate like you know they can, you’ll need the right equipment. Instruments and amps are just the beginning -- public venues require special audio equipment to make sure things sound the way they should. Read this before you rock.
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There aren't too many inventions that have had as much cultural impact as the electric guitar. Its distinctive sound winds its way through most popular music from the past 50 years -- the electric guitar IS rock and roll.
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Chordal fills help make ordinary guitar chords sound unique and fascinating. Learn how to play chordal fills in this section.
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MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) allows musicians to combine their musical instruments with computer technology. Learn more about how MIDI works in this article.
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Learning these 4 guitar licks will have you well on your way to becoming a rock star. Learn about playing 4 guitar licks.
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Learning guitar licks can help you on your way to becoming the rock star you've always dreamed about. Learn about playing guitar licks.
See more »Chord transitions are explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about chord transitions.
See more »Basic chords are presented to help you learn how to play the guitar. Learn about playing the guitar with this basic guitar chords.
See more »12-bar blues is taught on the guitar in this collection of videos. Find out how to play the 12-bar blues.
See more »If you pluck a string on an electric guitar that is not plugged in, you'll notice that you can barely hear the sound. Why is that?
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