There is just no sound like an electric guitar. From wild feedback to massive distortion and endless canyons of delays and echoes – a shortage of otherworldly noises tends not to be an issue. All noises aren’t necessarily desirable though. Unwanted noise can disrupt your practice, waste studio time or even ruin a gig. So,…
Nobody likes unwanted noise coming out of their guitar amp. Whether it’s a mild hum, an irritating hiss or deafening feedback, you’re going to want a solution. This brings us to the question at hand – Nose Suppressor or Nose Gate? In this article, we’re going to talk a little about noise in general and…
So, you’re learning a new song on guitar and it says to tune to Drop Db. You’re thinking, “Ok, but what exactly does that mean?”. Well, let’s take a quick look. You’re going to encounter many alternate guitar tunings during your guitar-playing journey. You’ll likely only utilize a few, but it’s great to experiment. Drop…
The pentatonic scale is one of the great universals of rock and roll music. A less experienced guitar player, however, might wonder why they need it and how it applies. For this reason, we’re going to cover some of the most famous pentatonic scale songs that you’re sure to be familiar with. We’ll look at…
In Part 1 of Guitar Goblin’s five-part series, “Learning the Minor Pentatonic Scale”, we explored the first form of the scale, learned some of the underlying theory, and investigated a few practice patterns we can use to develop our skills on the guitar. In Part 2, we will dive into the second form of the…
Seven is a great age to introduce your child to the guitar. Especially, if they’ve shown interest on their own. But, with so many options, where do you begin? For a child’s first guitar, it’s best to keep it simple. You can start by deciding whether you’re purchasing an acoustic or an electric. Next, you’ll…
