Category Archives: Guitar

Acoustic->Electric Compositions

Here’s a compilation of my favourtie songs that start with an Acoustic Intro gradually moving up to a electric middle section and ending with a faster hard rock section : Andulasia by Joe Satriani Stairway To Heaven by Led Zeppelin Holiday by Scorpions

Lead Guitarists and their exits…

Lead Guitarists(alsong with Singers and Drummers) are one of the more audible members of a band. Just to note that most of the well known Classic Rock/Rock bands had a Lead Guitarist exiting prematurely. Any reasons? Below is a  complied list of Lead Guitarists who left their bands (bands that I usually listen to) :

Say

Here’s the lyrics of one my favourite JM songs called Say (OST The Bucket List): Take all of your wasted honorEvery little past frustrationTake all your so called problemsBetter put ‘em in quotations Say what you need to say (x7)Say what you need to saaaay… Walking like a one man armyFighting with the shadows in your

Buying a Guitar

In line with my new year resolution,I’ve decided that I need a new guitar.The one I have right now(thanks to one of my senior at work who lent it to me) is great but somehow lacks the punch.Still undecided as to which one I would buy.If only I had some extra bucks….Probably a Yam or Ibanez

Guitar Classes go digital

Check this article for this new business of online learning of music.

Gods of Guitar

Vh1 is airing new programs called “Guitars of God” every weekend at 1100 hrs(repeat weeknights after 2300 IST). Do check the program if you like guitars  and good music.Featured artistes include Eric Clapton, David Gilmour,John Mayer(all three covered last week),Mar Knopfler,Slash,Santana,Nirvana,Jimmy page,SRV,Hendrix etc. Updated 21May 08: Finally found some online site for programme schedule etc.Click here.

While my Guitar Gently plays….yet again

After learning Guitar for 10 months and then quitting for the same period,went to the class yesterday. Same hall,same teacher,same colleagues(well just 2 out of the 5).’Was thoroughly surprised when I wasn’t reprimanded by my teacher. Guess thats because he has seen many like me.Immediately told me to occupy my usual seat and start playing.