QUIZ: Who wrote these Beatles songs – Lennon or McCartney?
Read Before Playing Rules: To pass this Beatles quiz you must correctly answer 70% of the 10 questions. How to play: This quiz features 4 songs primarily written by John…
QUIZ: Can you finish the lyrics to these David Bowie hits?
Think you know David Bowie’s lyrics? Take the quiz to test your knowledge of some of the Starman’s biggest hits and prove you’re a true superfan. The passing score is…
First vs Last No.1 Single of Each Decade in the US
In this article, we’ll be looking at the first and last number-one singles in the US for each decade. The goal is to see how much popular music has shifted…
Billboard 200: First and Last No.1 Album of Each Decade in the US
In this article, we’ll take a look at the first and last No.1 album in the US for each decade with the goal to see how much music has shifted,…
Essential Guitar Glossary: Playing Techniques
Each guitar, whether acoustic, electric, or bass, has its own unique playing techniques, and each of these techniques has its own name. Understanding them is essential for improving your skills…
Essential Guitar Sound and Tone Glossary
Sound refers to all audible vibrations, while tone is the specific quality that makes one sound distinct from another – like brightness, warmth, or harshness. Any type of guitar, whether…
Songwriters with the Most No.1 Singles in the US
In this article, we take a look at the most decorated songwriters i.e. the architects of popular music who have helped shape and define the sound of generations. Sadly, in…
Lyricist vs Songwriter vs Composer: What’s the Difference?
When musicians are introduced, they often carry multiple titles like singer, guitarist, drummer, backing vocalist, and so on. Among these, you may also come across roles like lyricist, songwriter, and…
Electric Guitar Tonewoods Guide: Types and Purpose
When it comes to the quality of electric guitars, especially solid-body models – it often comes down to the finer details, and tonewood is one of those key ingredients. However,…
Bass Guitar Tonewoods: A Quick Guide
Tonewood is one of the most common but also controversial topics when discussing not just bass guitars, but any type of guitar, whether electric or acoustic. It’s widely accepted that…
