Strings and Beyond Blog
Exploring the World of Guitar Strings - From Basics to Beyond!
A journey through guitar strings - from techniques to tales of tradition.
What Is Double Picking on Guitar?Once
you’ve gotten the hang of holding a guitar pick and mastered basic
techniques like downstroke and upstroke picking, it may be time to try some
double-picking. You
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How to Fix String Buzz on Electric GuitarEvery
guitarist knows the feeling: you go to pluck a string or play a chord, and
instead of beautiful notes, you get a buzzing sound. At best, string buzz is a
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About Wolfgang Van HalenWhen
your father and uncle are rock legends, it can be hard to live up to their
standard — but Wolfgang Van Halen has done an admirable job. The son of Eddie and the nephew of
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About VileThey
may not get the mainstream publicity of other death metal and black metal
bands, but those on this scene know Vile is a force to reckon with. The band
was founded in 1996 just outside S
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About Lucinda WilliamsFor
more than 45 years, Lucinda Williams has set the musical bar by blending
Americana, blues and country for a singer-songwriter sound all her own. After several albums that we
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About Nile RodgersEven
if you’ve never heard Nile Rodgers’ name, you’ve almost certainly heard his
work. Nile was born in 1952 and co-founded Chic, one of the leading disco-rock
bands of the 1970s. Wi
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About Hunter HayesIt’s
not an exaggeration to say Hunter Hayes has been a famous musician all his
life. He gave his first performance at age two, began making TV appearances at
age four, and played fo
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About Buddy GuyFew
guitarists embody the term “living legend” like George “Buddy” Guy. As one of the
leading artists behind the development and popularization of the Chicago blues,
Buddy has inspired
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About Faye WebsterWhen
indie soft rock meets the Atlanta R&B scene, you get Faye Webster. The ATL
native is carving out a growing niche by combining emotional instrumentation,
personal yet playful
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About Tim HensonWhether
through his solo work or as the lead guitarist and co-vocalist for Polyphia,
Tim Henson is a modern virtuoso. He can play just about anything and often
does, melding metal, pro
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About Kenny SmithHe
may have a common name, but the music and sound of Kenny Smith are uncommon
indeed. He’s been a professional bluegrass guitarist for over 30 years, winning
two International Bluegr
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About Paul StanleyThere
are rock stars and then there’s Paul Stanley. As the rhythm guitarist and
frontman for KISS, Paul brought rock fans 50 years of iconic riffs and
showmanship as “The Starchild”,
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