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Massive guitar riffs sound much better if you only play the notes that belong there. | Photo: Vitalii Khodzinskii (Unsplash)
(Un)usual Guitar Techniques #10: String Muting
Clichés, catchy chorus and frontman's cute face. Sometimes the pandering nature of music can get to us. | Photo: Pablo Heimplatz (Unsplash)
5 Aspects of Annoying Music
The currently very successful cover version of the song "Blackbird" (with a slightly changed title "Blackbiird") was recorded by the American singer Beyoncé. | Photo: Raph_PH, by CCA 2.0
Covered #4: The Beatles – Blackbird
If you experiment, you may find a combination of sounds, or altogether new sound that changes the way we use effects today. I Photo: Creative Commons
The Guitarist's Survival Guide: Getting Started with Effects Pedals (Part 2)
Listening to slow, dreamy ballads while watching the rain outside has its charm. But today, I will share a selection of songs that will help you fight all the obstacles life throws at you. | Photo: Ivan Kuznetsov (Unsplash)
4 Songs to Shake Off the Autumn Blues
Music is a cure. And it is not just a metaphor. Indeed, music therapy can cure all kinds of conditions. Photo: Lauren Mancke (Unsplash)
Music is Not Rocket Science #11: Music Therapy
Kirsten Dunst as Marie Antoinette. | Photo: screenshot from the movie
The Soundtracks of Our Lives #6: Marie Antoinette, The Rhythm of Rebellion
It feels very natural to me to write from within myself or to reflect on what I'm experiencing. I Photo: Jamie-Lee Culver
Nina Kohout: I Know There Is So Much More to Create
Under the "crew" there is a huge number of people who are involved in the realization of concerts or tours. Without them, even the biggest star wouldn't get a look in. | Photo: Bennie Bates (Unsplash)
5 Underappreciated Professions in the Music Industry
When you spice up your solo with a few flageolet notes, it's as if you're in control of a huge amount of energy that occasionally bubbles to the surface. | Photo: Juan Di Nella on Unsplash
(Un)usual Guitar Techniques #9: String Harmonics
While bassists and keyboardists also make use of them, it’s fair to say pedals are usually found under the feet of a guitarist. I Photo: Creative Commons
The Guitarist's Survival Guide: Getting Started with Effects Pedals (Part 1)
All you need is a lot of practice to become a virtuoso – or do you need talent, too? Genetic predisposition plays a much bigger role than popular theories offering instant guides for achieving any goal admit. | Photo: Valentina Bacherer (Unsplash)
Music is Not Rocket Science #10: Absolute Talent
Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman) and Vincent Vega (John Travolta) in Pulp Fiction. | Photo: screenshot from the movie
The Soundtracks of Our Lives #5: Pulp Fiction, Music, Action!
Not only is this song one of the most beautiful on the Beatles' 1965 album Rubber Soul, but it's definitely one of their best | Photo: Roger (Flickr)
Covered #3: The Beatles – Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)
Music and sport have many things in common. Playing a two-hour concert at full physical capacity is sometimes a feat worthy of an Olympic medal. | Photo: Amin Hasani (Unsplash)
5 Types of Musicians Who Need To Be in Shape
It’s never been as easy to get a great mix out of your home studio as it is now! I Photo: Creative Commons
The Guitarist's Survival Guide: Home Studio Essentials