by Shane Sanders | Jan 16, 2025 | Learn
Part two of an ongoing series designed to inspire you toward musical productivity Be honest: sometimes, your usual patterns just don’t cut it anymore. Like a pond that’s grown stagnant, your creative mind can benefit from a fresh stream of ideas. Our experiences as...
by Shane Sanders | Jan 15, 2025 | Learn, Video
Learn about bending strings for deeper expression In this Gibson App video lesson, Irene Ketikidi introduces the bend and release technique, using semitone and whole-tone bends. When approaching phrasing with this in mind, you’ll find opportunities to decorate melodic...
by Shane Sanders | Jan 13, 2025 | Learn, Video
Let Kirk Fletcher guide you toward creative blues turnarounds In this Gibson App video, modern blues star Kirk Fletcher guides you toward using blues turnarounds, showcasing a country-blues-inspired turnaround in the key of E. This is perfect for bridging between...
by Shane Sanders | Jan 6, 2025 | Learn, Video
Learn how to play this classic blues guitar groove courtesy of Kirk Fletcher, a modern blues master In this Gibson App lesson, modern blues star Kirk Fletcher dives into a classic blues rhythm, perfect for shuffles and swing blues. Using ninth chords, this groove...
by Gibson Staff | Jan 1, 2025 | Learn
Understand the key differences between electric and acoustic guitars to choose your ideal match You’ve set your sights on becoming the next great guitarist—your generation’s Jimi Hendrix. The first step to mastering the art of the riff? Choosing the perfect guitar. ...
by Gibson Staff | Dec 31, 2024 | Learn
Learning guitar is one of many paths to creativity, relaxation, and personal expression If you’ve been bitten by the music bug, you might be considering picking up and learning the guitar. But how do guitarists learn to shred, strum, and fingerpick with ease? In this...
