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Lesson: Harmonizing With Fourths
As the interval between the fifth scale degree and the octave, the fourth is basic to the structure of most chords. When used melodically, however, fourths are not nearly as versatile as thirds and...
View ArticleCapo Tricks & Treats
Beyond the obvious capo advantages of changing a song key to match vocal range, the capo can be handy tool for other purposes as well.There’s no reason not to keep one (or two) in your guitar case or...
View ArticleRorie Kelly Inspires with 'Rising Rising Rising"
I had the pleasure of connecting with the talented Rorie Kelly last year when she submitted to perform at the She Rocks Showcase at the NAMM Show in Nashville.Since then I’ve been an avid believer in...
View ArticleDream Guitars Announces Release of 'Dream Guitars Volume II' CD
Dream Guitars announces the release of Dream Guitars Volume II: Hand Picked, which is the sequel to Dream Guitars Volume I: The Golden Age of Lutherie by Al Petteway. The inaugural CD was a compilation...
View ArticleEddie Gomez Releases New Single, “Nothing Like This Love” — Listen Now!
Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Eddie Gomez has released his new single "Nothing Like This Love."The retro pop track, produced by Eddie and production team The Firm, is the first release from Gomez...
View ArticleCaitlin Canty Announces Spring Tour Dates
Recent Nashville transplant Caitlin Canty delivers her songs with a dusky alto and a 1930’s Recording King guitar and this year released her critically acclaimed new album, Reckless Skyline. Produced...
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10 Gift Ideas for Moms Who Rock
Guys and girls, it’s quite simple: your mom deserves more than a just greeting card on mother’s day. Perhaps your mom is the reason you play music; or maybe she’s been pivotal in helping support your...
View ArticleMoonsville Collective Announces New Album and Tour Dates
Orange County/Los Angeles-based Americana string band Moonsville Collective, known for its traditional mix of old time, folk, country, bluegrass, and rhythm and blues, has announced tour dates this...
View ArticleGreg Holden Performs "Hold On Tight" Live — Exclusive Video
I had the pleasure of catching up with Greg Holden a couple of weeks ago.Wowza. This talented artist really knows how to write and deliver a tune.Originally hailing from the UK, Holden now resides in...
View ArticlePlatinum Rush Video Blog #18 — Carolina Story
650 shows, 43 states, one baby and two hearts between'em. Meet Carolina Story. Like the friends you grew up with, Ben and Emily's songs are not trying to impress you but rather bring you closer to what...
View ArticleGuitar World DVD: Learn '30 Hot Country Licks' in Styles of Brent Mason,...
A new Guitar World DVD, 30 Hot Country Licks, is available now at the Guitar World Online Store!Selected from Guitar World's Lick of the Day vault, this collection of tasty country-style guitar licks...
View ArticleMarilyn Manson Premieres "The Mephistopheles of Los Angeles" Music Video
Today, Marilyn Manson premiered the music video for "The Mephistopheles of Los Angeles," the latest single from his new album, The Pale Emperor. The clip, which features Michael K. Williams, most...
View ArticleEnter Guitar World's Big Break Song Contest!
Guitar World wants to find the next great rock song! Enter your song(s) today for a chance to be featured in Guitar World magazine, on GuitarWorld.com and on Guitar World's social media channels, which...
View ArticleJohn Petrucci Demos Signature Ernie Ball Music Man JP13 Guitar — Video
In this brand-new video below, Dream Theater guitarist John Petrucci walks you through the features of his Signature Ernie Ball Music Man JP13 guitar.Intrigued? Watch the video and visit...
View ArticleThe DIY Musician: Increasing Your Band's Merch Sales, Part 3
We’re exploring more ways to increase your income as a musician though your merchandise sales. If you missed the previous columns in this series, check out Increasing Your Band's Merch Sales, Part 1...
View ArticleReview: Alvarez 50th Anniversary Grateful Dead Series Guitars — Video
In the history of modern music, few bands have captured as many hearts and inspired entire generations like the Grateful Dead. Alvarez, which has had a long-standing friendship with band members Bob...
View ArticleThree Sisters Perform Ozzy Osbourne's "Crazy Train" on 'Ellen'— Video
Last month around this time, we posted an insanely popular video of three young sisters from Monterrey, Mexico—better known as the Warning—whose cover of Metallica's "Enter Sandman" pretty much took...
View ArticleJimmy Fallon and Jack Black Recreate Extreme's "More Than Words" Music Video
Even if you've always thought Extreme's 1990 mega-hit, "More Than Words," is a cheesy (yet strangely loveable) ballad, you might still get a kick out of this video.It's a brand-new (OK, 10 days old)...
View ArticleJamestown Revival Delivers "Company Man" Live in a Van — Video Premiere
Here’s a fun video. It’s Jamestown Revival kickin’ it up live in a decked out van at this year’s SXSW.The new song “Company Man" is a down and dirty slide-fest with a great background and some killer...
View ArticleRocket & The Ghost's "Come In From The Outside" Live Acoustic — Video Premiere
Here’s a live video straight on of “Come In From The Outside” from Rocket & The Ghost, a New York-based indie rock outfit.The song jumps right in with a rockabilly flair, velvety vocals and an...
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