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“I took a bass string, put it on the guitar, and tuned it in unison an octave lower than the A string so I'd still be able to play with all six strings.” Joe Perry reveals ...

The guitarist shares stories on the making of "Walk This Way," "Back in the Saddle." "Same Old Song and Dance" and more ...

Coheed and Cambria on going it alone to make a signature guitar, channeling Joe Walsh –and the prospect of their swan song

The Father of Make Believe is another immersive long-form trip into the world of Coheed and Cambria’s fictional world.

Don Felder on emergencies on the high seas, writing songs for The Eagles – and the day he picked up a ’Burst for $1,200

Eagles guitarist marks a career milestone by bringing lost demos to life and re-recording the classic Heavy Metal. And he isn ...
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Stop hiding behind barre chords – use smarter voicings that serve the song

Somewhere along the way, barre chords became the gold standard. For many songwriting guitarists, they’re seen as a kind of graduation from open chords, a sort of signal to the guitar world that you’ve ...
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Why Learn Classical Guitar as a Starting Point for Your Budding Musical Journey

Learn the best reasons why you need to learn classical guitar as a starting point for your musical journey, if you want to go ...