If you approach songwriting the same way you approach practicing guitar, it is something you can get better at with a little work.Songwriting for Beginners was written by Guitar Noise Staff for Guitar Noise. A good guitar player you will be if you visit the above site. © 2012 Guitar Noise
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Songwriting for Beginners
Tom Yoder – Twisted Circles and the Theory of Everything
Tom Yoder's Twisted Circles and the Theory of Everything is an intense and exhilarating reworking of twelve classical pieces, with each orchestral instrument replaced by the guitar. Tom Yoder – Twisted Circles and the Theory of Everything was written by David Hodge for Guitar Noise. A good guitar player you will be if you visit the above site. © 2012 Guitar Noise
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Which Guitar First?
Most beginners will want to know what kind of guitar to buy first - an acoustic or an electric? Each has its own benefits which this article explains.Which Guitar First? was written by David Hodge for Guitar Noise. A good guitar player you will be if you visit the above site. © 2012 Guitar Noise
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Events Horizon – May 30, 2012
Time certainly is flying by and hopefully you're looking to welcome the start of summer (or winter depending on where you live) with some great live music!Events Horizon – May 30, 2012 was written by David Hodge for Guitar Noise. A good guitar player you will be if you visit the above site. © 2012 Guitar Noise
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A Punk Primer
Punk music is generally loud, fast, and distorted. And that means you'll be playing power chords almost all of the time.A Punk Primer was written by Tom Serb for Guitar Noise. A good guitar player you will be if you visit the above site. © 2012 Guitar Noise
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Events Horizon – May 23, 2012
This is our weekly blog post of news and pertinent information concerning upcoming shows featuring members and friends of the Guitar Noise community.Events Horizon – May 23, 2012 was written by David Hodge for Guitar Noise. A good guitar player you will be if you visit the above site. © 2012 Guitar Noise
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Donald “Duck” Dunn
Donald "Duck" Dunn was the bass guitarist with Booker T & the MGs, the band at the heart of the Stax soul sound. He died at age 70 while on tour in Japan.Donald “Duck” Dunn was written by David Hodge for Guitar Noise. A good guitar player you will be if you visit the above site. © 2012 Guitar Noise
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Events Horizon – Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Welcome to the May 16, 2012 Events Horizon, our weekly news update concerning upcoming shows featuring members and friends of the Guitar Noise community.Events Horizon – Wednesday, May 16, 2012 was written by David Hodge for Guitar Noise. A good guitar player you will be if you visit the above site. © 2012 Guitar Noise
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Newsletter Vol. 4 # 27 – May 15, 2012
Hello! And welcome to the May 15, 2012 edition of Guitar Noise News, your free twice-a-month newsletter from Guitar Noise.Newsletter Vol. 4 # 27 – May 15, 2012 was written by David Hodge for Guitar Noise. A good guitar player you will be if you visit the above site. © 2012 Guitar Noise
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Ukuleles – Separating Instruments from Ornaments and Toys
If you're going to take up the ukulele, be sure to get an instrument and not a toy! Here are some tips on finding your first uke.Ukuleles – Separating Instruments from Ornaments and Toys was written by David Hodge for Guitar Noise. A good guitar player you will be if you visit the above site. © 2012 Guitar Noise
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The Only Theory Lesson You’ll Ever Need – Part 3
Learn how to harmonize the major scale and create diatonic chords in the final part of Jim Bowley's trilogy, "The Only Theory Lesson You'll Ever Need."The Only Theory Lesson You’ll Ever Need – Part 3 was written by Jim Bowley for Guitar Noise. A good guitar player you will be if you visit the above site. © 2012 Guitar Noise
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How To Make A Lot Of Money In The Music Business
To make money in the music business, you have to think about music as a business. Tom Hess provides you with insights on how to start making your musical monetary goals come true.How To Make A Lot Of Money In The Music Business was written by Tom Hess for Guitar Noise. A good guitar player you will be if you visit the above site. © 2012 Guitar Noise
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Events Horizon – Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Catch your friends at Guitar Noise when they perform! Here's the lastest list of gigs for the upcoming two weeks.Events Horizon – Wednesday, May 9, 2012 was written by David Hodge for Guitar Noise. A good guitar player you will be if you visit the above site. © 2012 Guitar Noise
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Counterpoint – Part 2
After reading part one, we’ve now got the basic terminology of counterpoint behind us. We now move on to writing counterpoint melodies.Counterpoint – Part 2 was written by Tom Serb for Guitar Noise. A good guitar player you will be if you visit the above site. © 2012 Guitar Noise
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Counterpoint – Part 1
Counterpoint is a style of music where you have multiple instruments doing different things at the same time, adding up to something bigger than its parts.Counterpoint – Part 1 was written by Tom Serb for Guitar Noise. A good guitar player you will be if you visit the above site. © 2012 Guitar Noise
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Newsletter Vol. 4 # 26 – May 1, 2012
We're making this newsletter a little briefer this time out but, rest assured, we'll be back with a lot more to discuss in the May 15 issue.Newsletter Vol. 4 # 26 – May 1, 2012 was written by David Hodge for Guitar Noise. A good guitar player you will be if you visit the above site. © 2012 Guitar Noise
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Cat’s In The Cradle – Harry Chapin
There's a little bit of everything in this lesson, from easy arpeggios and strumming to some basic Travis style finger picking patterns. As always, David picks the song apart into small pieces that even many beginners can get with some concerted practice. Have fun learning this Harry Chapin classic!Cat’s In The Cradle – Harry Chapin was written by David Hodge for Guitar Noise. A good guitar player
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Playing Live
Whether you are just starting out or you've been playing guitar for a while, there are all sorts of things to consider when playing live in front of others.Playing Live was written by Guitar Noise Staff for Guitar Noise. A good guitar player you will be if you visit the above site. © 2012 Guitar Noise
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Voice Leading for Guitarists – An Introduction
Voice leading, a vital component of harmony and composing, should be part of every guitarist's technique. Here's a great introduction to this musical topic.Voice Leading for Guitarists – An Introduction was written by Special to Guitar Noise for Guitar Noise. A good guitar player you will be if you visit the above site. © 2012 Guitar Noise
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To Read or Not to Read? Part 3 – Some Practical Pointers
Here are some great tips for you to improve on your basic music notation reading skills in order to become better (and quicker!) at sight reading.To Read or Not to Read? Part 3 – Some Practical Pointers was written by Nick Minnion for Guitar Noise. A good guitar player you will be if you visit the above site. © 2012 Guitar Noise
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