The Guitars of Rory Gallagher
The late Rory Gallagher remains one of the most revered figures in blues and rock history. The legendary Irish guitarist forged a sound entirely his own, a raw, blistering tone…
Playing the blues on a Telecaster
Recently we chatted about playing the blues on a Telecaster with Guitarist Ritchie Dave Porter of the Birmingham blues duo Ritchie Dave Porter and Debra Susan. The focus being on…
Songs With The Same Chords Throughout
In an effort to improve my rhythm skills on guitar, I have been focusing on songs with the same chords throughout as the best songs to learn for rhythm since…
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Lap Steel Guitar With Licks
The Lap steel guitar which is believed to have originated in Hawaii in the late 19th century. They were developed by Hawaiian musicians who adapted traditional guitar playing techniques to…