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How To Make A Great Guitar Solo
Quite often, guitarists solo as if they are paid by the note, totally ignoring phrasing and melody, two key aspects of soloing.
Going On Vacation
First time contributor Dmitry details the work and thought process involved on taking one's guitar along a trip, using his latest vacation as an example.
Hush Little Baby
Brandon Carrasco takes us step by step through his first chord melody arrangement, turning this timeless lullaby into a wonderful single guitar piece.
What A Wonderful World
Here is Hank's second Guitar Noise lesson, an accompaniment to "What a Wonderful World" as performed by Louis Armstrong.
From Our Archives
Featured Artist
Mark Knopfler is best known as the lead guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the British rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded with his brother David.
Featured Topic
This month's featured topic is Chord Melodies. As with most of our topics, Guitar Noise has lessons at almost all levels, from beginners just getting started to intermediate and advanced students who want to try out creating their own chord melodies.
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October 2009: Blues Guitar Lessons
This month we're putting the spotlight on learning to play blues guitar. Beginners may want to start with the easy songs for beginners lessons that will swiftly bring you up to speed on the 12 bar blues, the shuffle and playing lead.
September 2009: Teaching Guitar
August 2009: Learn How to Play Guitar Solos
July 2009: Theory Without Tears
June 2009: Alternate and Open Tunings
May 2009: Songwriting for Beginners
April 2009: Getting up on Stage
March 2009: How to buy a Guitar
February 2009: Getting the Most out of Your Practice
January 2009: How to Sing and Play Guitar
December 2008: Learn to Play Christmas Songs on Guitar
Audiofanzine Guitar News
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G-Lab Wah-Pad
(05/11/2009)
TSI Distributing has brought the new True Performance Wah-Pad from G Lab to America.
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Bell Custom Guitars SS Series
(29/10/2009)
For this new SS Series, some of the more labor-intensive features of the existing CTS series of Bell Custom Guitars have been eliminated from the building process, making the SS line more affordable without compromising the Bell Custom Guitars' signature tone, the company says.
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gig-fx SubWah Pedal
(28/10/2009)
gig-fx inc. announced that the SubWah, a bass version of the popular MegaWah, is now available for sale.
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Brace Audio DWG-1000-TX Digital Wireless Transmitter
(27/10/2009)
Brace Audio announced it is now shipping the DWG1000-TX Digital Wireless Transmitter, at $99.99 US List, as an aftermarket product for their DWG1000 Digital Wireless System, the most flexible guitar and bass wireless system.
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Marshall Announces MA Series Guitar Amplifiers
(20/10/2009)
The MA Series amps are dressed in the traditional Marshall black and gold, and emblazoned with the white Marshall logo.
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Taylor Guitars - Taylor Swift Signature Model
(20/10/2009)
Based on the Baby Taylor guitar, the TSBT is designed for both promising players and accomplished pickers, and it's pop star Taylor Swift's signature model.
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Arteffect Bonnie MK2 Wah Pedal
(20/10/2009)
Arteffect's Bonnie wah pedal is back with a new look which includes an all black shell with a metal logo on front and a see-though engraved bottom plate.
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Dunlop FullBore Metal Distortion
(14/10/2009)
This compact device supposedly "turbocharges your guitar signal with lethal amounts of ultra high gain."
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Manne Blackbird Satin Special
(08/10/2009)
Manne has released its new Blackbird Satin Special guitar.
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Manne Taos Gloss Special
(08/10/2009)
Manne has released its new Taos Gloss Special guitar.
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