By Gigging with a Guitar Processor – Why I swapped to a HeadRush GigBoard. Introduction I have recently purchased a HeadRush GigBoard. If you aren’t familiar with one of these, it is effectively a Multi-Effect and Amp simulation module. One unit that does amp and cabinet simulation and also effects. It
Practising Guitar Ear Training – How to slow down songs in Logic X
Practising Guitar Ear Training – How to slow down songs in Logic X Introduction In one of our other blogs, we cover 10 Fun Riffs to learn by ear. A great start if you are trying to work on ear training. A great tool that can help you with this
Practising Guitar Ear Training – 10 Fun Riffs to learn by ear
Practising Guitar Ear Training – 10 Fun Riffs to learn by ear Introduction A skill that has taken me ages to learn, and that I put off from learning for years is Guitar ear training, and I still have a long way to go. Learning songs from ear. Note Sheet
5 MUST have Guitar Pedals you need to own in your life!
5 MUST have Guitar Pedals you need to own in your life! Introduction The guitar pedal world is a big one, a massive one! Loads of effects, loads of brands, ranging from expensive to cheap and everything in the middle. However, over the years there are a few guitar pedals
1 Tip to Massively improve your Guitar Practise! – Find mistakes and improve!
1 Tip to Massively improve your Guitar Practise! – Find mistakes and improve! Introduction This is only going to be a quick article, just a quick tip! Something that has helped me massively in my practising. Something that will ground you and make you focus, in turn making you improve
5 Tips to prevent your gear getting lost or misplaced!
5 Tips to prevent your gear getting lost or misplaced! Introduction We all have gear and accessories, if you have read our blog about what’s in my guitar toolbox (click here to read) then you will know that I have a lot of guitar accessories that I use! The question
My Experience with being Left Handed – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Left Handed Guitars
My Experience with being Left Handed – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly of Left Handed Guitars Introduction If you didn’t know, I am left-handed, which is an issue when playing the guitar. I am a left handed guitarist, and I play left handed guitars. I don’t flip right
Two MUST have upgrades for any budget guitar!
Two MUST have upgrades for any budget guitar! Introduction Just bought yourself a budget guitar? Nothing wrong with that! With the quality of guitar now, budget guitars are a great buy, whether you are just starting or looking for a gigging guitar. However, there is a few modifications and upgrades
What is in my Guitar Toolbox! – All the tools I keep and use!
What is in my Guitar Toolbox! – All the tools I keep and use! Introduction Every guitarist needs a Guitar toolbox. I have 2 but they share the same gear, Just depends on if I a going to a gig or rehearsals (Gig: I take a toolbox, Rehearsals: I take
5 MUST have Guitar Accessories EVERYONE Needs!
Welcome to Gigs and Guitars Introduction Playing the guitar you tend to look at new guitars or pedal or amps, and we forget about the smaller things that will make, not only our playing easier, but also make maintenance quicker. Which in turn leaves you more time to practise and