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Fender ’50s Esquire Electric Guitar Review

October 23, 2018July 29, 2017 by Andrew Reilly

Fender themselves consider the Esquire to be part of the Telecaster range of guitars, bringing it under the umbrella of one of the biggest names in rock.

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Using Legato Techniques

October 25, 2018August 25, 2016 by Lee Johnson

Picking notes individually is great for basic melodies and ferocious, hard-hitting solos, but if you want to start to sound really cool and add some musicality into your playing legato techniques are a must.

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5 Great Rock Acts And Their Guitars

January 29, 2020March 11, 2016 by Andrew Reilly
Five Great Rock Acts

The highlight of the year for many music fans are the large outdoor summer shows and festivals that can be found all around the world and this is often the best chance to see some of your favourite acts and artists.

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Improving Your Guitar Picking Speed

October 25, 2018January 23, 2016 by Lee Johnson
Improving Your Picking Speed

When you start to play solos, picking speed becomes a massive issue. It’s largely because virtuoso guitarists like Yngwie Malmsteen and Paul Gilbert often play at electrifying speed…

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The History of Classical and Fingerstyle Guitar

July 31, 2013July 31, 2013 by Marko Jovanovic

The classical guitar style is essentially where it all began when it comes to a modern six-string.

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The History of R&B and Funk Guitar

July 31, 2013July 25, 2013 by Marko Jovanovic
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.

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The History of Heavy Metal Guitar

July 19, 2013July 9, 2013 by Marko Jovanovic
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.

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The History of Electric and Rock Guitar

July 19, 2013July 3, 2013 by Marko Jovanovic
History of 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.

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Five Up and Coming Guitar Artists

July 2, 2013June 28, 2013 by Marko Jovanovic
Davy-Knowles Guitar Artist

We take a look at some of today’s hottest up and coming guitar heroes.

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The History of Blues Guitar

July 4, 2013June 28, 2013 by Marko Jovanovic

The story of blues guitar started way back during the 1920’s and 1930’s with the early works of such iconic guitarists as Robert Johnson, Blind Lemon Jefferson and Lonnie Johnson.

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