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Famous Guitar Player

Ranking the 20 Most Iconic Guitarists of All Time

The guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments. From strumming to plucking, and now with many tools to enhance sound, there are endless ways to play the guitar. And over the decades, the world has been graced with many talented guitarists with extreme passion for music. Here...
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The 20 All-Time Most Famous Guitarists

Lists of the greatest guitarists generally focus on performers in the blues and rock eras of the modern guitar. And there are lots of extraordinary blues and rock guitarists! Our team at Orchestra Central has listened to the music...
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Best Guitar Solos of All Time

Few songs can captivate an audience like an electrifying guitar solo. For generations, guitar solos have mesmerized listeners and inspired aspiring musicians. From Jimi Hendrix's "All Along The Watchtower" to Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine," these best guitar solos of all time continue to influence...
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28 Best Guitar Hero Songs

These 28 Guitar Hero songs immortalized the once-popular guitar rhythm video that dominated arcades and living rooms across the globe. So, let's take a trip back to memory lane. Here are the best Guitar Hero songs. What Is Guitar Hero?
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Why Is Stairway to Heaven Banned in Guitar Stores? The Forbidden Riff

Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven is one of the most famous songs from the British rock band. But, despite its worldwide success, why is Stairway to Heaven Banned in guitar stores? Why is Stairway to Heaven the forbidden riff? And did you know that there was once...
Best Flamenco Guitars

Best Flamenco Guitars

Flamenco guitars are at the heart of flamenco music. They produce the lively sound that we associate with flamenco. It can be hard to find great flamenco guitars online so we put together a guide for finding the best ones available. Read on to learn more about the flamenco...
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28 Best Guitar Hero Songs

These 28 Guitar Hero songs immortalized the once-popular guitar rhythm video that dominated arcades and living rooms across the globe. Source: Canva / Getty So, let's take a trip back to memory lane. Here are the best Guitar Hero songs....
Best Guitar Stools

Best Guitar Stools 2024

For guitar players, having a support chair or stool when playing is really important. While you can certainly stand and hang the guitar from a strap, it gets tiring after a while. For those who will spend a long time performing (especially classical guitar music), we recommend getting one...
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Best Guitar Stands 2024

A guitar stand might be one of the most important accessories you buy for your guitar. Not only do they offer a convenient place for you to set down your guitar, but they also serve as a platform to show off your guitar. Whether on stage or at home,...
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Ultimate Guide to the Forbidden Riff

You might think that playing a popular guitar solo piece in a guitar shop would be cool. But did you know that some guitar stores forbid customers from playing certain songs in their shops? The banning of "Forbidden Riff" songs is not because they're illegal. They're just...
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