After years of demand from guitar players, Rotosound has brought back its series of seven boutique effects pedals.
Pink Floyd is an enduring force in psychedelic, progressive, art, and experimental rock. The classic rock riffs, powerful lyrics, and unique approaches in their songs make them so popular among many generations. While they have many great tunes to play on the guitar there is one that is perfect for both those learning how to play guitar and advanced players. Here is a song lesson on how to play “Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd.
Some of the best songs to use to learn how to play guitar are by The Beatles. Their music covers common chord progressions but with new twists on the orders and harmonies. Their earlier hits are especially perfect for all levels of guitar. You can play both simplified beginner versions or the real progressions which can get a bit complicated. A great example of a challenging song sounding simple is their early hit “She Loves You.”
We’ve attended quite a number of guitar shows so far this year and at each one, we’ve been asked the same question; why don’t Rotosound make a coated electric guitar string?
It feels like The Darkness has been part of the British music scene forever, yet at the same time it feels like only yesterday that our ears were first treated to the Hawkins brothers’ liquid lead lines and righteous riffs.
When you spend time with your guitar or bass it’s more likely that you’re captivated by the music than by the construction of your strings. These humble lengths of wire have more to them than you think, so we’re lifting the lid on the various elements that make up our guitar and bass strings…
We’re saddened to announce that James How’s eldest son, Martyn, has passed away at his home on the 31st of December, 2023.
In the early 80’s Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers recorded a Christmas song that has become a holiday staple. While it has all the hallmarks of the season the song stands out with Petty’s laid back and less than perfect vocals. In this guitar lesson, let’s break the song “Christmas All Over Again” down and see how to play it!
Spy inside the studio of Portishead guitarist, bassist, and producer Adrian Utley to discover what inspires his creative process.
By the summer of 1964 The Beatles were going strong! They had made their American appearance on Ed Sullivan the winter before and Beatlemania was at its peak. This was a year before their music began to branch out with new instruments and even drug experimentation. At this point they were still playing standard rock tunes and ballads like “And I Love Her.” Here is a guitar lesson on how to play this song with its great chord changes and percussive rhythm.
How low do you drop tune to? D? C? If you dare to go down to A# then you need to check out our latest Turn On, Tune Up, Rock Out video where Samy Elbanna explains how he finetunes his gear to accommodate shred solos with chugging riffs.
The Darkness released “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” back in 2003, but it sounds like a song that could have been released in the ’60s or ’80s. It has all the hallmarks of a hard-rocking blues tune, but it also doesn’t take itself too seriously. Between the lead singers’ falsetto vocals and the quirky video, the band even leans into the silly aspect of the Rockstar sound, perhaps that’s why it was such a hit. Here is a quick song lesson on how to play this fun rock song “I Believe in a Thing Called Love”
