by Shane Sanders | Aug 13, 2024 | Learn, Video
Eric Clapton inspired generations of guitarists with this emotive guitar solo—now learn how to play it in this exclusive lesson from a modern blues-guitar hero “Sunshine of Your Love” by Cream stands out for its iconic opening riff and Eric Clapton’s...
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...
