Monthly Archives: February 2012

Van Morrison’s Moondance is an intriguing piece because it is very easy to play (chord-wise); but it takes a little extra thought to make it sound good.

Van Morrison has released over thirty albums, with songs ranging from meditative instrumentals to traditional Irish tunes to country-influenced ballads.

Welcome to the “Leap Day Edition” of Guitar Noise’s Events Horizon! Who knows if there’ll ever be another one?

Steinar passed away Monday, February 27, 2012. We at Guitar Noise offer our condolences and thank him for sharing his music with us and with the world.

This month, we’re continuing a terrific series from long time Guitar Noise contributor Tom Serb concerning just about every scale you could ever think of.

Guitar Noise believes the true power of music comes when it gets shared. So whenever you’re out playing we’d really like to help promote your shows.

A passionate debut CD that both rocks and sighs, Nighthawk takes you through a wild musical journey through the heart of Hudson, New York.

Jim Bowley discusses the positives of learning the guitar riffs of songs and how doing so can make you a better guitarist in the long run.

If you like Jimmy Eat World and Foo Fighters and want to hear the unsigned indie version, then this U.K. band is for you.

This video, shot mostly on an iPhone, features Jon Sosin of The Hang recording the solo for “Anthem,” a song from the band’s upcoming album Playola.

Hello and welcome to the the annual “did you really go and miss Valentine’s Day” issue of Guitar Noise News, your free twice-a-month newsletter.

Whenever you’re out playing, we’d really like to help promote your shows, whether it’s in a stadium or at a ten-seat coffee house.

When faced with the many choices one has when soloing, sometimes it’s really best, at least at first, to start out very simply.

Welcome to our weekly blog post where we do our best to catch you up on upcoming shows featuring members and friends of the Guitar Noise community.

Learn to add percussive strumming to your rhythm playing. David walks you through the basic technique, step by step, with audio examples.

Within the creative industry, it’s perhaps designers that offer the best perspective on how to make you and your music irresistible.

The Kinks are one of England’s preeminent rock bands of the 1960s. They released their first album in 1964, which featured the immortal “You Really Got Me.”

Fingerpicking, if you’ll pardon the pun, isn’t all that hard to pick up. In fact, it’s quite easy for most people to get started.

Welcome to the latest issue of Guitar Noise News, your free twice-a-month newsletter from Guitar Noise .My wishes for a happy February 2012.

Learn to play The Wallflowers’ “Three Marlenas” – picking up some easy and interesting chord changes and strumming tips along the way!