Quick synth tips: part 4

LAST MONTH, WE delved into the all-important topic of developing solid pick-hand timing when strumming. To me, that’s where the groove is: the pick hand is the timekeeper, and I’ve spent a lot of time

In the 19th century there was a widely held belief that technique could be gained by devoting many hours a day to the practice of specially composed exercises and studies, and that the skills gained c

Create fantastic fills and block-rocking beats on your iPad

Create fantastic fills and block–rocking beats on your iPad

Charlie Wilkins explores why guitarists crave sustain, how to get it and why some guitars sustain better than others

THERE ARE VARYING degrees of guitar hero, but Carlos Santana is a name you’d expect to find near the top of any list. Like Jimi Hendrix, Brian May or Slash, Santana has transcended guitar music and pe