As with any other hobby or skill, every guitarist has to start somewhere. For most of us, it all started by playing air guitar along with some of our favorite songs and wishing we could play like our ...
The '80s were a golden age for guitar-driven rock and roll. Coming strong off the hard rock scene of the '70s and bolstered by the emergence of MTV, riff rock has never been as popular as it was ...
One of the most defining factors of rock music is the guitar riffs. Throughout the genre’s history, there have been several songs defined by the musicianship, particularly guitarists. In the musical ...
From Jimmy Page’s legendary ‘Whole Lotta Love’ to Steve Morse’s intricate picking techniques, rock guitar is built on riffs, power chords, and expressive playing. Mastering skills like palm muting, ...
A catchy riff — whether it be on guitar, bass, synthesizer or some other instrument — can take a song from good to legendary. Just ask some of the artists we've listed below. These are riffs that in ...
From The Beatles to Guns N’ Roses, classic rock songs remain the go-to learning material for guitarists of all levels. Their iconic riffs, emotional pull, and balanced difficulty make them timeless ...
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Most dreams are forgotten within seconds of waking. The world of rock 'n' roll can thank Keith Richards for keeping his tape player running. It was 50 years ago that the Rolling ...