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1-4-5 Chord Progressions Explained – Complete Guide  [I-IV-V]

1-4-5 Chord Progressions Explained – Complete Guide [I-IV-V]

The 1-4-5 chord progression is probably the most used progression in all of modern music. From classic rock and blues to pop, country, and R&B – no genre is exempt. But, you might wonder – what exactly is it? why does it matter? and how do I apply it in my own music? Fortunately, we’re…

Popular 1-4-5 Chord Progression Songs – Famous Guitar Examples

Popular 1-4-5 Chord Progression Songs – Famous Guitar Examples

The 1-4-5 chord progression is a common pattern that shows itself in music time and time again. Understanding what it means and how to use it opens up a world of possibilities for guitar players. Not only do some of the most famous songs use this progression, but some songs use only a 1-4-5 progression…

Free Acoustic Guitar Lessons For Beginners – The Best Online

Free Acoustic Guitar Lessons For Beginners – The Best Online

Learning to play the acoustic guitar is a challenge. There are several ways to approach the learning process, and every guitarist learns best in their own way. Fortunately, there are a ton of free beginner lessons online for those looking to play acoustic guitar. Online lessons allow new guitarists to learn at their own pace…

Guitar Amp Hum, Buzz & Hiss – Removing That Dreadful Noise

Guitar Amp Hum, Buzz & Hiss – Removing That Dreadful Noise

If you have a guitar amp, it’s likely going to have a slight hum. Some will have it worse than others, but sometimes bad hum can indicate an issue. Let’s talk about potential causes and how to remove bad humming noises from your guitar amp. Navigating unwanted noise in your signal chain is one of…

Guitar Noise Reduction | Buzzing, Crackling and Hum

Guitar Noise Reduction | Buzzing, Crackling and Hum

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,…

Noise Suppressor VS Noise Gate | What’s The Difference?

Noise Suppressor VS Noise Gate | What’s The Difference?

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…