by Shane Sanders | Aug 12, 2024 | Learn, Video
Join Celisse as she continues her Gibson App songwriting lesson series and guides you through her creative processes Lyrics can be just as important to a listener as melody, so it’s important to think about ways to achieve a message that touches the heart of...
by Ara Ajizian | Aug 8, 2024 | Learn, Video
Basic functional elements of our instrument we should all know and understand I. Introduction For many guitar players, there’s a knowledge gap between a guitar that sounds great and plays well and how and why it got that way. Acoustic guitars can be subject to...
by Gibson Staff | Aug 8, 2024 | Gear, Learn
Understanding the different uses of guitar capos and how to place them No matter how long you’ve been playing the guitar, there’s a good chance you have a capo lying around. Whether it came with your starter guitar set or was a stocking stuffer last Christmas,...
by Gibson Staff | Aug 7, 2024 | Gear, Learn
Clamp, toggle, and partial capos form the bedrock of capo designs Whether you’re a beginner guitarist or a pro, you’re likely familiar with the capo. This guitar accessory is the perfect size to throw in your gig bag, hard case, or even your pocket, bringing it...
by Gibson Staff | Aug 6, 2024 | Gear, Learn
How to use a capo to play along with your favorite songs At the beginning of your guitar journey, there’s a classic checklist of things you need to learn. How to tune your guitar. How to hold a pick. How to put on a fresh set of strings. One must-know piece of...
by Shane Sanders | Aug 5, 2024 | Learn, Video
Strap on your Gibson SG and learn how to play one of the most iconic guitar solos of all time courtesy of the Gibson App “Back in Black,” the title track of AC/DC’s 1980 album, is a rock anthem that resonates with fans worldwide. The song, a tribute...
