Bamonte’s signature style is defined by his incredible versatility and his mastery of texture. Unlike guitarists who strive for the spotlight, Bamonte focused
Charley Patton was the most influential figure in the early development of the Mississippi Delta blues, often referred to as the "Father of the Delta Blues." Born in the late…
songs rely on the I, IV, and V chords. In the key of C, that is C, F, and G. If you can transition smoothly between these three, you can play hundreds of songs.
Ronnie Montrose: The Architect of American Hard Rock Ronnie Montrose was a visionary guitarist and bandleader whose work in the early 1970s provided the blueprint for the American hard rock…
You’ve mastered the open chords. You can strum through the "Big Five" (C, A, G, E, D) and you know how to string them together to create emotion. But do…
Lonnie Brooks was a bridge between eras and regions, bringing the warmth and mystery of the Louisiana bayou to the cold, industrial streets of Chicago
Every legendary guitarist started in the exact same place: the first few frets of the neck. Open chords so named because they utilize "open" strings that aren't pressed down. They…