One of the most compelling aspects of playing progressive rock is how the genre encourages you to turn simple concepts into something new. Nowhere is… Read More »Obsessive Progressive: How to “Borrow” Chords
Noise seems to be every guitar player’s nightmare. It can be buzz, hum, hiss, air-traffic control… (This Is Spinal Tap, anyone?) I’ll start off by… Read More »How to Eliminate Guitar Buzz
Chops: Intermediate Theory: Beginner Lesson Overview: • Let blues vocalists inspire your phrasing. • Get more mileage from your licks by varying their rhythmic patterns.… Read More »Blue Horizons: The Lyric Form
Power chords are not really chords. No, really. Hear me out. Chords are 3 notes or more, whereas power chords only have 2 different notes. A… Read More »The Truth About Power Chords
Big power chords are the staple of many great songs, but these songs really stand out. Behold the glory of power chords! Iron Man Rock… Read More »Greatest Power Chord Songs – Of All Time!
Distortion is sugar. It tastes good. When I was 13 my first amp was, accidentally, a 10-watt Epiphone bass amp. A bass amp. The kale… Read More »When Do I Use Distortion?
Power chords can be moved up and down the fretboard. In effect, we are transposing the power chord when we do this. When we move… Read More »6th String Root Power Chords
This video tutorial sets the framework for learning power chords, based on the concept of the 12 notes in western music. https://vimeo.com/18088200
Here is a handy little chart that you may want to print out. It has all the primary notes on the fretboard. The sharps and flats are… Read More »The Notes On The Fretboard
Here are some extra PDF files that contain important information. Print them out for offline study! “Power Chords vs. Barre Chords” PDF “Power Chords” PDF… Read More »Power Chord Bonus PDF