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There is no way around it: the acoustic guitar is first and foremost a glorious tool to accompany the human voice, a perfect foil for a good song, and the ultimate songwriting device. Before any riff, solo, or intricate fingerpicked part, every guitarist worth their salt should be able to play a basic rhythm part […]

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I met Grégoire Hotier, a very talented French luthier who has a nice workshop in a little town called Mericourt, situated in the north of France. Grégoire has kindly agreed to share his valuable tips and techniques to help you set up your guitar. Grégoire has been repairing, tuning, and creating musical instruments and effects […]

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Hey all! Please enjoy this sample lesson from my John Mayer Acoustic Hits Masterclass on Fretwise. In this blog post, I’ll be teaching you how to play “Dear Marie”Emoji Of A Wave” by John Mayer, which is a really fun and steady song that uses a consistent alternating thumb technique throughout. Not only am I […]

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I had the chance to go to the Tenacious D show in Brussels, on June 13th 2023. The experience was amazing, and I’m thrilled to share it with you today. I’m also very happy to share the Guitar Pro extracts of 5 of their songs. The full versions of these 5 songs are available on […]

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[This offer is now closed, stay tuned for the next one]. From June 20 to July 5, save 20% on Guitar Pro 8 and 50% on the 1-year subscription to mySongBook. Guitar Pro 8 is now available for $55,96 instead of $69.95. Don’t miss out on the biggest sales of the year! If you already […]

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The annual NAMM Show took place in Anaheim, California from April 13th to the 16th. As was the case with every past version of the event, many manufacturers were there to showcase their new products and many musicians, influencers and gear geeks made the pilgrimage to get a glimpse of what’s new and exciting. And […]

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Discover the new free update of Guitar Pro 8 that brings several new features and many improvements and fixes. We thank you for your numerous feedback and suggestions which allow us to improve the software! What’s new in the Guitar Pro 8.1 update? 1 – SVG export What is an SVG file? It is now […]

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The guitar riff is a fine art. Starting in the late fifties, guitarists have realized the power that a few well-chosen notes in a loop can have, the kind of mood they can set up thanks to the sheer rhythmic momentum of a riff. For more than fifty years, legendary players have recorded legendary riffs […]

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Sure, rhythm is absolutely the most important part of guitar playing, and if you want to start a band and write songs you need to brush up on your power chords and strumming technique.But then again, is there anything more fun than playing a solo? The History of rock guitar is made of those epic […]

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Few bands can boast a six-decade-long career and still be around to tell the tale. Actually, The Rolling Stones are the one and only band that stood the test of time so brilliantly, and after a lifetime of influencing countless brands and crafting musical trends, two of its original members are still alive and kicking. […]

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