The History of the Guitar

The History of the Guitar

The word ‘guitar’ or guitar in English, was originally derived from the name of an ancient plucked instrument in the Persian region around 1500 BC known as citar or sehtar. This instrument later evolved into a variety of ancient guitar models known by the...
Is this the world’s most expensive guitar string?

Is this the world’s most expensive guitar string?

An Epiphone acoustic guitar string that was used by Paul McCartney during the Beatles’ recording sessions for Rubber Soul has gone up for auction and is expected to fetch more than $5,000.There are no details as to the string’s gauge. The string belonged to the...
Difference Between Acoustic and Electric Guitar

Difference Between Acoustic and Electric Guitar

Acoustic Guitar :An acoustic guitar is a type of guitar that when plucked will produce a sound that comes from the vibration of the string itself, then the vibration will be channeled into the sound chamber. The sound ringing in the sound chamber is what will resonate...
Basic Fingerstyle Technique in Acoustic Guitar Playing

Basic Fingerstyle Technique in Acoustic Guitar Playing

There are many fingerstyle techniques that can be used in playing the guitar. Some of them include: FingeringThe most basic technique of fingerstyle guitar playing is finger placement. The fingering technique positions the fingers of each hand for different tasks. The...
Synyster Gates Guitarist in Avenged Sevenfold

Synyster Gates Guitarist in Avenged Sevenfold

Brian Elwin Haner, Jr., aka Synyster Gates, is a musician and guitarist for the band Avenged Sevenfold. He received his first guitar from his grandparents and quickly learned songs like Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven.” From a young age, Brian had...