by Manuel Marino | Guitar, Music
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If you’re a music lover, then you’re probably familiar with the legendary American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Jimi Hendrix. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest guitarists of all time and has influenced numerous aspiring musicians with his groundbreaking music. Although he started his career in England, it wasn’t until his performance at the Monterey Festival in 1967 that he gained international recognition. Hendrix went on to headline the iconic 1969 Woodstock Festival, where his unique style of playing, incorporating guitar feedback and overdriven amplifiers, transformed an unconventional sound into a highly popular form of music. His guitar of choice was the Fender ’60s Reverse Headstock Stratocaster.
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“A Look At Famous Guitarists and Their Guitars – Guitar Players”
by Manuel Marino | Guitar, Music
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Learn how to manipulate and shape your sound in a way that sets you apart from the rest of the crowd. We will provide some great tips on how you can make some simple adjustments that will give you a very unique style.
First and foremost, be yourself. Who are you as a guitarist?
We’ve all had moments where we wished we had the skill and sound of another guitarist. For some of us, this comparison happens daily and can either motivate us to work harder or leave us feeling discouraged. Unfortunately, the reality is that 95% of us will never sound exactly like our heroes. Why? Simply because we don’t have the same time, resources, or natural abilities as they do. This may sound harsh, but it’s actually a good thing when put into the context of our own playing. Anyone can pick up a tab book and play a song, but it takes a true guitarist to make it their own.
If you take the time to study some of your guitar heroes today, you’ll notice that they developed their own unique style by integrating techniques from other guitarists and blending them together. Many of … ...Read the rest.
“Guitarists: Find Your Own Identity and Guitar Playing Style”
by Manuel Marino | Guitar, Music
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You can thank the big bands of the swing era for introducing the need to install pickups in guitars to keep up with the high volume levels. Even the rock music of the 1950s retained the same jazz tone from previous years. It was the blues that influenced rock guitar and turned it into an explosive cultural phenomenon.
A new era in music was ignited by just three notes played on a guitar connected to a Fuzz Box. The song was “Satisfaction” by the Rolling Stones. Keith Richards originally intended to use horns to play the riff but instead used the Fuzz Box to emulate the big sound. It became so popular that by the end of the year, stores were selling out of the Gibson Fuzz Box.
With the blues in mind, every new rock innovator took their turn with the new equipment that flooded the scene. Jimi Hendrix used the wah-wah pedal to create a crying sound. Eric Clapton played with extreme volume and introduced new twists and turns to the pentatonic scale. Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck experimented with innovative stretches and cool distortions, all within the context of the new blues-rock fusion.
While … ...Read the rest.
“Reflections On The Electric Guitar Revolution”
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