For musical instruments many artists know not to look farther than the very successful Yamaha brand, especially when choosing a new acoustic guitar. For beginners, mid-level learners, and intermediate musicians, the Yamaha company offers some of the highest quality instruments at a lower price for better the value ...

Whether you are an armature that is new to electric guitars or an intermediate player struggling to master the basics, it is important that you invest in accessories that will speed up your progress and help you learn quicker. Buying these accessories individually is likely going to cost you more money. To save cost, ...

In a band, rhythm guitars are used to provide part or all the rhythmic pulse in sync with other instruments like bass guitar and drum kit. It is also used to provide part or all of the harmony. They are generally used in bands playing within the rock, country, metal, blues, and acoustic genres. Over the years, famous ...

The Ibanez brand, founded in Spain and brought to Japan, has been around for over a century, making high-quality, yet affordable guitars. Equipping singers and artists from Asia to the United States and Europe, not only does the Ibanez brand have a foothold in history, but it also has made its mark—being the first ...

We have just received the new Donner DST-152 electric guitar, and we must admit it was the time of my life when we tried it out. You can certainly say it's pretty decent quality, but it’s not something that will make your eyes pop. It comes with an OKAY-ISH amp, but you need to go for an upgrade as soon as you get ...

If you’re learning to play guitar, you may not be aware that different models offer different sound capabilities. For those looking to pay the blues, a guitar needs to be able to create the tone and twang that this style of music is known for. Of course, there are a few different styles of blues to play, including ...

12 string guitars seem to have an element of mystery about them. Despite many legendary names including Jimmy Hendrix and John Denver preferring the 12 strings, the majority of guitar players who favor the classic 6 string, do not appreciate the 12 string as an option to enhance their guitar sound. This article ...

While listening to various mixes, you’ll find that in some, the bass guitar comes off clear as day, while in others, it is buried deep behind other instruments and inputs. The difference is likely not in the way the instrument was played but in how it was recorded. As a bassist, it’s imperative to learn how to ...

Paying someone to teach you to play guitar can cost quite a bit of money. That’s why many beginners are choosing to learn using Rocksmith. It’s a game similar to Guitar Hero, except instead of a controller-style guitar, you plug in a real electric guitar to your Xbox, PlayStation, or computer. Though you can use an ...

The guitar is one of the most popular, and most dynamic, instruments for musicians today. Guitars of all stripes are versatile, meaning they can match a wide variety of genres and sounds of music. They’re also fun to play, and a great way of expressing yourself. But, before you can do almost anything on a ...