Question. Often when I am reading about guitars on the internet I hear about different parts of the guitar, can you give a brief description of the different parts of a guitar? Answer. Here is a brief description of some of the more commonly misunderstood parts of the guitar. Headstock The headstock is the part […]
The guitar that we see musicians use today has a long history. From the very beginnings of human culture between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, to smoked out bars in the inner cities of today, from the court entertainers of the great dynasties of Europe, to young girls and boys practicing their favorite song in […]
There are many elements that determine the sound quality of any acoustic or electric guitar. Leaving off issues of pickups and other hardware, it basically comes down to the types of wood used and the finishes applied. In fact, some say that the final sound of any guitar can be estimated before it is built […]
Rhythm makes up a 3rd of the three most important elements in music. The other two are melody and harmony. It’s important to talk a little about what rhythm actually means. There are many different definitions of what rhythm is. Rhythm can often be recognized as the beat of a song. Some people when listening […]
The BOSS PS-6 Harmonist is a pedal that, as the name suggests creates harmonies of what you play. However, on closer inspection, it is so much more. From the simple four knob set up, you would be forgiven for thinking there wasn’t too much to this pedal. The genius of the pedal, however, is that […]