What is a compressor pedal? To start with the most important question, what is it and how to use a compressor pedal for guitar actually?A compressor controls the dynamic range of your instrument. Hard notes become softer and soft notes become louder. A compressor protects against excessive peaks in your signal and ‘smears your sound […]
The Big Muff by Electro Harmonix, developed in 1969, is one of the most iconic pedals in the history of stompboxes.Designed by Bob Myers and Mike Matthews. Since its birth, many versions of this iconic pedal appeared. For many people Big Muff is the best distortion pedal available. Some of the many versions of the […]
Mandolin picks have a big effect on sound and playability of your mandolin and your playing.The best mandolin picks definitely boost your sound, speed and volume. Mandolin picks are important for every mandolin player, because the pick is the direct connection between the musician and the instrument. A mandolin pick must feel comfortable. You should not have too much […]
How to hold a guitar pick People new to guitar, often ask us how to hold a guitar pick correctly. This is kind of basic for effective and comfortable playing.Although there is no “exact” rule for how to hold a plectrum, it might be helpful to learn the basics.We will teach you the step-by-step basics […]
By Rodrigo Gouveia Playing Neo Soul guitar in 5 steps Today, I’m going to share with you 5 steps to playing Neo Soul guitar that will help you incorporate these elements into your guitar playing. Neo Soul emerged in the mid-90s, blending elements of Soul, Hip Hop, and Jazz. This fusion creates a modern and […]
Best bass guitar picks Many people, new to bass guitar, ask me: What is the best pick for bass guitar?Choosing a bass guitar pick (or plectrum) depends on different factors, such as material, thickness, shape, and texture, to find the best fit for your playing style and sound preference. Bass picks vs guitar picks In […]
Best high quality guitar picks for acoustic Choosing the best guitar picks for acoustic guitar and the thickness of it, depends on personal preference, the material of the strings and the type of music you play.However, there are some general guidelines that can help you make a decision in choosing the right pick for your […]
Are small picks better? You can’t say that, as guitar picks have always to fit someone’s preferences in terms of control, articulation, size and other aspects. You like it, or you don’t. In fact, there are no bad or wrong shapes of plectrums. Small plectrums seem to appear in a special place in the plectrum […]
Beveled guitar picks Beveled guitar picks are (mostly) thicker guitar picks (plectrums) designed with a shape that narrows at one end, as opposed to a traditional flat edge.In some cases, only the tip is beveled, but many picks have beveled edge all over.Another word for beveled may be tapered. Slanted angle picking Slanted means that […]
Read here how to make your guitar sound better How to make the guitar sound better is one of the things all guitar players deal with. Whether you are new at guitar or an advanced player, everybody is on the search for better tone.Especially for those who are new to guitar and want to know […]
Boutique guitar picks are high-quality, often handcrafted or hand finished guitar picks, designed to provide better tone with nice overtones and playability. Of course, compared to cheaper mass-produced plastic picks. The craftsmanship and materials used often result in unique tonal characteristics, enhanced playability and ergonomic grip. Materials Boutique guitar picks are usually made from a […]
Guitar picks thin vs thick: Why you should consider thick guitar picks When you are new to guitar, you might be overwhelmed by the amount of different guitar picks.Should you choose a thin or thick guitar pick?Even though you are a beginner at guitar. In this blog we’ll let you know 9 reasons to consider […]
Pentatonic Sequences One thing that has helped me enormous over the past 44 years of playing guitar, is the use of sequences. It opened up new possibilities of playing that you might not have been aware of before. And it can be very inspirational to find new ideas in existing scales. Besides this, I will […]
First ever (guitar) picks This blog is about the history of plectrums and it explains how D’Andrea guitar picks became the standard. With their 351 pick shape they changed the world in the early 1920’s.Plectrums were typically made of materials like tortoiseshell, bone, or ivory. These early picks were often shaped like a small, rounded […]