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100 Riffs – A Brief History of Rock

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This is a brief history of rock done in little snippets of 100 riffs and all played in one take. If you havn't seen this yet it is well worth checking out. They are very impressively thought out and played considering the changing of effects, changing to his right hand fingers for 1 riff, quick bac ...
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Little Green Cars

Little Green Cars

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Irish band Little Green Cars have just released their debut album 'Absolute Zero' and it is most definitely worth checking out for those of you who are yet to hear of them.As every good Guitarist should know it isn't always the Guitar in the song that is most important.Sometimes less is definitely m ...
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Asturias

Asturias

Categories: Documentary
This weeks mention goes to Asturias by the Spanish composer Isaac Albeiniz. Asturias is a beautiful piece and has become one of the most important works of the classical guitar repertoire. It has been performed by some of the most established guitar players from John Williams to A ...
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Laura Marling

Laura Marling Once I Was An Eagle

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This weeks shout out goes out to Laura Marling.I've been a fan of Laura Marling for a few years now and her last album 'I speak because I can' was excellent.Her latest effort 'Once I was an eagle' sees her Guitar playing reach another level and is head and shoulders above the majority of singer song ...
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nirvana nevermind

Nirvana Nevermind – The Making of the album

Categories: Documentary
Nirvana Nevermind and Green Day's 'Dookie' are the reason I started playing Guitar when I was 13.Some of the riffs and Guitar tones Kurt Cobain got on this album were just amazing. Kurts ear for a catchy riff and melody was second to none and how much he got out of his usage of power chords was just ...
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It might get loud

It Might Get Loud Docmentary

Categories: Documentary
It Might Get Loud is an excellent documentary I only found out about this week but it is very much worth a watch.It contrasts The Edge's minimalist playing style and obsessive use of effects with the completely stripped back sound and bluesy style of Jack White.Jimmy Page with his famous double neck ...
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First Lesson Free!

First Lesson Free!

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First lesson free! Yes you read correctly. No terms and conditions apply. If you decide my lessons aren't for you or even just want to try one out and discuss any qualms you may have about starting to play then no problem. It's never too late to start playing.I have been playing guitar for over 16 y ...
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