“I was working on this song which he liked, and then he died, and it turned into a tribute to him”: The tragedy behind a classic Pretenders hit

The song was recorded when she was three months pregnant with their daughter. The relationship came to an end in the months ...
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Unlock new sounds with alternate guitar tunings

Alternate guitar tunings can transform your playing, opening up fresh tonal landscapes and inspiring creative breakthroughs. From open C to DADGAD, these tunings allow unique chord voicings, extended ...

The 20 Greatest Classic Rock Acoustic Guitar Intros, Ranked

Classic rock songs like "Dust In the Wind" by Kansas and "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin have some of the best acoustic ...

5 easy open-position alternate chord voicings that will give you extra jangle

James Honeyman-Scott of The Pretenders was a master at creating interesting parts from simple alternate chords. We look at ...