Tag Archives: Songs explained

It’s spring, so get in shape for some outdoor jamming!

Did we leave the winter behind already? Oh yes we did! Spring is here, and we want to make the best of it. So here are four ways to get in shape for some outdoor jamming, from finger exercises to easy songs. Have a good one.

Your favorite Christmas song is…

UPDATE A while ago, we asked you to vote for your favorite Christmas song. And wow, you guys did not disappoint! We received more than 15,000 votes — thank you! As promised, we will explain the winning song in a special edition of our Songs Explain series.

Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper – ‘Shallow’ chords and tabs explained

The chords and tunes for “Shallow” by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper from the movie “A Star Is Born” won two Grammys and an Oscar. In this blog we dissect the track so that everyone can jam to it on piano, ukulele and guitar, regardless of skill level.

Tyler Ramsey at Take Root:
“… that’s why I like open tunings so much. They can take you out of your comfort zone.”

During Take Root festival we had the chance to talk to one of the most interesting guitarists in the lineup. Tyler Ramsey told us all about his vision on playing, different tunings and tips on improving your skills. Hi Tyler, how’s it going? Great. Thank you.

How to play rock ’n’ roll like Elvis

It’s Rocktober and that’s why we’re going to take a look at the magical world of one the best-known musical styles in pop music: rock ’n’ roll. The genre has a typical after beat that is the strong backbone of the other instruments - vocals, electric guitar, saxophone, drums.

Play along with Take What You Want – Ozzy Osbourne and Post Malone team up with a vengeance

This just in: Ozzy Osbourne scores his first top ten hit in 30 years. Yup, that’s a long time! But don’t forget that the 70-year-old Prince of Darkness has already been making music since 1963. Now he’s back and teamed up with one of the great artists of our decade: Post Malone.

Country road takes you home to the jam for which you long

Is there a genre that's more fun than country? Sure there is, but there's none that can match the diversity of subjects that are covered in good ol' country music. Love, sadness, random stories, pure danceability, and ballads. It's all there. That's why we've updated our Good 'Ol Country channel.

Play along with your favorite Netflix theme songs – part II

You’ve binge-watched all the series on Netflix, what now? Let’s binge-play their opening tunes. Make sure you’re always prepared to lay down a recognizable ditty that makes people clap along.

How to play along with Old Town Road by Lil Nas X

Do you know the song with the longest-leading number one hit in the American Billboard charts? Did I just hear “One Sweet Day” by Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men from 1996? So close. And no, it's not “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee from 2017. Third guess ...

How to play guitar like a real glam rocker

Recently one of the biggest rock bands ever released a movie based on their adventures in the eighties and nineties. "The Dirt" tells the story of Mötley Crüe; the rise and reign of glam rock. This flick got us thinking. When did this genre start? Did it ever end?