Sophia Grace Brownlee and Rosie McClelland went viral for their performance of ‘Super Bass’ on ‘The Ellen Degeneres Show’ in ...

These 10 rhythm riffs showcase funk guitar styles from across the ages ... the G string and the 3rd fret on the B string for a ‘rootless’ G chord. Often the bass player will cover the root note, so ...

"Sometimes, if it's shockingly simple, and barely moving at all, but I can hum it, that's what matters because it's memorable ...

Even though artists like The Beatles and Bob Dylan have been able to grab their audience through the power of melodies or the strength of their lyrics, there’s normally some unknown power in getting ...

Bassist Phil Lesh, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, passed away recently at the age of 84. Phil was one of the ...

Culture Wars, the Texas quintet composed of Alex Dugan, Caleb Contreras, Dillon Randolph, David Grayson, and Josh Stirm, is a breath of fresh air in today’s music landscape. Their energetic ...

This riff is repeated 4 times, but on the final time a short bending phrase is added after the B7 chord. Slide Away is a track that has puzzled many guitar players over the years. The hardest part ...

Something not looking for applause, yet more essential than any show-stopping riff. It’s the bass guitar of our lives: purpose. The bass guitar is a curious beast, isn’t it? It doesn’t clamor.

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Phil Lesh, a classically trained violinist and jazz trumpeter who found his true calling reinventing the role of rock bass guitar as a founding member of the Grateful Dead, died Friday at age 84.

When it comes to guitar riffs, it is safe to say that Slash is an expert in knowing what makes a good one. As the guitarist for Guns N’ Roses, Slash has composed some of the most iconic guitar riffs ...