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All in Essentials
Johnny Cash’s music is often labelled “country music” but it was really his own unique thing. His driving, train-like "boom chucka, boom chucka" alternating bass note and chord rhythm created a popular rhythm guitar style for both country and rockabilly guitarists for generations.
A common question for first time guitar buyers is “Should I buy an acoustic or an electric guitar?” Obviously the answer has a lot to do with the individual asking. Let’s see what each type of guitar has to offer.
Certain guitar players have a style so unique and new at the time that they influence generations of players who come after them. Chuck Berry is one of those players.
In Part 1 of this blog I gave an overview what effects are. I will now explain some of the more common individual effects and provide some audio examples.
The topic of guitar effects is a huge one. There are many types of guitar effects available for guitar players, and players always seem to be searching for a better model. In this two-part blog I will give an overview of what effects are and then explain what each type of effect does and how they are typically used. I will also include some audio samples.
It is amazing how many guitar players show up for lessons, practice, or even gigs without basic items needed to be ready to play. I am going to list the six items I find most useful in any setting. You should keep these in your guitar case. This list isn't intended to be comprehensive. Some players will have other essential items such as a capo or slide, but these are fairly universal items.
You finally got that electric guitar you’ve been wanting for so long. It looks great and plays like a dream. But how does it sound? Much of a guitar’s tone comes from its construction and hardware, but it eventually has to go through an amplifier if you want to be heard. Choosing an amp is tough, there are lots of choices. A good amp can make an average guitar sound better, but a bad amp can make even a great guitar sound lousy. Let’s take a look at the different types of amplifiers available and then I’ll give you some tips on shopping for an amp.
There are two common types of Suspended chords: Suspended 2nd (sus2) and Suspended 4th (sus4). The Suspended 4th chord is the most common and is often referred to simply as a Suspended chord (sus). This creates confusion, and improper usage of the term Suspended is common, so if you run across a chord such as “Dsus” try a Dsus4 chord first, and if that doesn’t sound right try a Dsus2.
