Set Sail with the Diminished Sound By Tyler Larson published 21 September 16 Have you ever heard the phrase “diminishing returns?” It’s a financial idiom that refers to a point at which the level of profit gained is less than the amount of energy you’re investing to earn it.
The Top Five Guitarist Jokes By Tyler Larson published 20 September 16 Some guitar jokes are overused, and some guitar jokes are just plain dumb.
How to Slip in Some Silky Smooth Jazz Techniques By Tyler Larson published 19 September 16 If you’re like me, you started your guitar journey rooted in classic rock, cutting your teeth on the stylings of Jimi Hendrix, AC/DCor Led Zeppelin, to name a few.
The Life of Guitarists—According to Hollywood By Tyler Larson published 15 September 16 Guitaritsdeal with things that non-musicians just don’t understand. This camaraderie is a special bond that is acknowledgedbut not typically discussed.
How to Play Dynamic Drop D Chords By Tyler Larson published 12 September 16 When I think of drop D tuning, I immediately think of overplayed guitar store music.
Five Epic Guitar TV Theme Songs By Tyler Larson published 6 September 16 Some of the greatest memories we have as people are the TV shows we grew up watching. After not seeing some of these shows for years, it’s easy to forget how special they were to us.
Why Your Guitar Sounds Out of Tune, Regardless of What Your Tuner Says By Tyler Larson published 1 September 16 The easiest mistake to make as an eager, developing guitarist is to neglect the basics in our later stages of experience.
Nine Blues Guitar Legends on One Track By Tyler Larson published 24 August 16 What if nine of the biggest blues guitar legends, dead or alive, came together for one epic jam? Well, it might look something like the video below.
How to Sound Like John Petrucci By Tyler Larson published 19 August 16 Ever since John Petrucci emerged from the gates of Berklee College of Music and into the world, he’s commanded respect.
Japanese, Koto-Style Guitar Techniques By Tyler Larson published 15 August 16 There is something to be said for a sound of an instrument that can instantly bestow a certain feeling upon you. The Japanese 13-stringed koto is one of those unique instruments.
The Nervous Guitar Player By Tyler Larson published 9 August 16 Playing guitar brings us the greatest joy on Earth. Sometimes, however, we can become overwhelmed trying to convey our happiness to an audience. Sometimes, we get nervous.
Why Sweep Picking is So Difficult By Tyler Larson published 2 August 16 Sweep picking isn’t easy to learn–but not for reasons you might think.