The History of Jazz Guitar
Although the guitar wasn’t exactly the genre’s most prominent instrument, it most certainly gave jazz several of its signature style marks.
Guitar History
The Legendary Les Paul Guitar
If you were to ask a group of guitar players to name a single most iconic guitar model in history, chances are that Gibson Les Paul would be the first ax to pop up for most. After all, we are talking about the instrument that shaped a large portion of rock music, impacting the global culture of … Read more
Famous Les Paul Players
The list of musicians who have played a Les Paul at some point in their careers is long and varied and includes such stellar names as Clapton, Page, Beck, and Slash. Les Paul’s appeal hasn’t been restricted to rock legends though. It’s popularity with Guitarists from almost every genre testify to its versatility. From blues … Read more
The History of Brazilian Guitar
Whether it is football or love, the Latino note is always omnipresent in the South American culture, and this most definitely also includes music.
The History of Classical and Fingerstyle Guitar
The classical guitar style is essentially where it all began when it comes to a modern six-string.
The History of R&B and Funk Guitar
As one of the more prominent music genres of the past century, rhythm and blues (R&B) and funk music have emerged to the world’s music scene around mid-20th century in the United States.
The History of Country Guitar
The rise of the country guitar in the United States can be traced back to the ascent of the US itself. Some of the early settlers brought guitars from their homeland, introducing the six-string sound to the new world.
The History of Acoustic Guitar
Long before the electric guitar shook the world of music in the 20th century, its predecessor, the acoustic guitar, was played by generations upon generations of musicians.
The History of Heavy Metal Guitar
What gives the heavy metal music its distinctive ominous vibe is most definitely the crunching guitar tone chugging along the bashing drums and loud vocals.
The History of Electric and Rock Guitar
Originating in the 1950’s as rock ‘n’ roll, rock music came a long way from its early beginnings, ultimately growing into hundreds of subgenres, some of which arguably became genres of their own.
