A healthy posture pays musical and physical dividends, so you can upgrade your playing experience by use of a guitar support. Initially, most players come to use of a guitar support to remediate back, neck, or shoulder discomfort or even pain. But more recently, players are realizing the advantage guitar supports bring to playing skills. […]
Read moreIrene Gomez ( edits J Wunsch) Recently, while reading the book “L’écriture du geste”, a conversation between pianist Cécile Gilly with French composer Pierre Boulez, I came across the subject of Tempo. In this book, Boulez explained how two composers of the Romantic period, Wagner and Berlioz, had completely different concepts of tempo when they […]
Read moreOwning and playing a guitar can be all fun and games, but anything worth keeping should be well worth the effort of the upkeep. Temperature and Humidity The greatest enemy to your guitar, (beyond smashing it to bits or setting it on fire like Pete Townsend and Jimi Hendrix), is the ever changing environment where […]
Read moreToneRite Play-In Accelerator Acoustic stringed instruments, traditionally made from a variety of wood, go through an aging process that can have a dramatic effect on the sound of the instrument over time. In addition to this natural aging process, acoustic stringed instruments are also physically and sonically affected from the amount that they are played […]
Read moreWhen it comes to changing your guitar strings, it doesn’t have to be a difficult or time intensive project. You just need to be prepared and have the right tools for the right job. Changing Guitar Strings – Preparation The proper setup for your work space is key, and having the right location can make […]
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