The slammed stop bar myth and movement in Tune-O-Matic bridges by Terry Relph-Knight 27/02/18, copyright retained This idea, that a screwed down stop tailpiece transfers vibration to the body and provides more sustain is an evil meme. It is perhaps something that some guitar journalist, who didn’t understand physics, wrote in some popular guitar magazine […]
Rolling Stones London Stadium 22nd May 2018 As a 25 year old, I was quite astounded when Sir Mick told me how he and the boys started “at the Marque Club in 1962”. That’s 56 years ago. My lifetime,doubled, and then some. And it really was an evening of numbers. 6 decades of shows, 300 birthdays, […]
Indie = Psychedelia in 2018 by Peter Marchant In 2014 I was introduced to my friend’s new boyfriend who was a massive fan of ‘psych’ music, especially one band in particular: ‘The Brian Jonestown Massacre’. I had played guitar in ‘indie’ and ‘pop’ bands for my entire performing life and yet I somehow managed to […]
Learn to solo like… Angus Young (AC/DC) PART 1 / 4 : Minor and major pentatonic scales One of the key components in the music of AC/DC are the instantly recognizable, crazy guitar solos. Angus Young has got a few tricks he will constantly use to achieve this classic hard rock sound. In part 1, […]
Guitar Lessons in Acton London Guitar Lessons Acton fun, enthusiastic instructor will help you play your favourite songs sooner than you thought possible! Lessons are designed around the goals of the students. Your ambitions become our ambitions. London Guitar Academy offer private guitar lessons to students of all ages and skill levels in a fun and patient environment. Whether you’re picking […]
Harmonising the major scale As we all know, the major scale plays a central role in Western music. Almost all of the music we listen to relates to the major scale in one way or another and it is the mother of all of the most common chords and modes that we deal with as […]
Beginner and advanced guitar lessons in Crouch End Guitar Lessons Crouch End LGA offers private Guitar Lessons, Bass Lessons, and Ukulele Lessons for all ages and skill levels, in all styles of music. Our Program is designed to maximise the student’s musical potential with the goal of preparing each individual for future performance, ministry, and personal enjoyment. Guitar Teachers […]
JASON ISBELL AND THE 400 UNIT GIG REVIEW Currently touring throughout Europe, LGA reviewer, Paul Wood caught Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit on their last UK date at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham. Jason Isbell has been recording and touring with steadily increasing acclaim since his departure from the Drive By Truckers in 2007. His […]
Peckham guitar teachers and Peckham guitar tuition Guitar Lessons London give individual lessons in all styles of music from beginner to advanced. We are here to help you to improve your music playing, enjoy your music to the fullest, and achieve your music goals. Our instructors have degrees in music, and are professional working musicians. LGA gear the lesson […]
Guitar Week 4 Week 4 article. ‘Good morning, afternoon, or evening! The first video we looks at a tasty Dorian inspired Steve Lukather Style lick. Then we will be looking at pentatonic runs and making up patterns. Given the repetitive nature of these patterns, they lend themselves well to being played fast, as your fingers can […]
