Past Issues: August, 2012

/ August 30, 2012 9:13 pm

Santo Angelo Cables Review

Santa Angelo may be a new name to guitar cables in the USA, but they’ve been making cables in Brazil for the past 15 years. They’re unique, reasonably priced cables made in an environmentally friendly manner, why wouldn’t I want to check this cable out? I checked out the Mute TX series 10 foot instrument cable. The cable itself is [...]

/ August 17, 2012 7:53 pm

Rhythm Guitar Basics

Knowing a lot of chords is key. Being able to switch between them all is a necessity. Great timing and rhythmic dexterity is music. The player that plays all the right notes and all the correct chords with sloppy rhythm will sound amateur. Playing “wrong” notes and even incorrect chords with strong, confident rhythms can still sound pretty musical. Different [...]

/ August 15, 2012 11:54 pm

Hal Leonard Guitar Tab Method Book Review

In my short career compared to Keith Richards, I have met tons of guitarists at all skill levels; from professionals who bring home the bacon with their playing to hobbyists who just want to learn a handful of tunes. Both parties had one thing in common, they had to start somewhere. Before the boom of YouTube and guitar mags, many [...]

/ August 14, 2012 1:15 am

Must Know Grooves

In the annals of Rock & Roll music there are countless guitar riffs, lyrics, hooks, and even drum parts that every musician should know. Whether it’s the introduction to this song, the bridge to that song, or the drum break that leads to a chorus, it’s memorable and sticks in the minds of musicians, and non-musicians alike. For example, every [...]