While Steve Vai certainly needs no in depth introduction, it is important to note that he is a key figure in the global music community and one who changed the course of rock history and what it means to be a guitar player for good. So when we say easy Steve Vai songs, we definitely […]

While there certainly are easy Opeth songs that beginner players might attempt to tackle on, deciding on which ones you want to try might prove to be a rather difficult decision to make. Depending on what album we are talking about, playing Opeth might mean you’re going to play some death metal, blues, jazz, folk, […]

So you’ve put the hours in, got the hang of a few different scales and chord shapes and you can play a few songs on your own without too much hassle? Well then, I think you’re ready for the next step my friend, and that is guitar duets. Playing the guitar sure is fun no […]

Tool is one of the bands that the word “easy” doesn’t quite fit next to, regardless of context. This musical group rose to worldwide fame through remarkably unique riffs, exceptional musicianship, and tremendous sonic organic chemistry between each member. Despite the fact that odd time signatures are almost a default for Tool tracks, there are […]

Black metal is often regarded as one of the “easier” sub-genres in the heavier world of music. It’s not as shreddy as thrash and power metal. It’s supposedly not as technical as progressive metal, and it’s not as complex and convoluted as death metal. However, many who approach black metal with this mindset find that […]

Nu Metal started out as a hybrid genre of various musical elements, which was usually a result of crossovers between metal and other genres. The majority of early nu metal bands were focused on establishing a sound rather than showcase technical proficiency, so quite a few tracks, and even albums of this genre are fairly […]

Dream Theater is one of the first progressive metal bands to achieve massive commercial success. Given that the majority of the band’s members have attended the prestigious Berkeley College of Music, it’s easy to see why these musicians are counted among the finest virtuosos on the globe. The main premise of Dream Theater’s music is […]

The Beatles revolutionized the music scene and are widely regarded as the biggest, most popular band of all time. They are known for their remarkable creativity in songwriting, a unique approach to performing, but they’re not the most technically demanding band to play or cover. Paul McCartney, however, came up with, recorded, and played a […]

Most people think of upbeat genres like funk and be-bop when they think about alto sax. While the alto’s bright sound often lends itself to these types of works, it’s not limited to the happy end of the emotional spectrum. Like the violin, alto sax has a similar harmonic richness to the human voice. It’s […]

For most of human history, people have been playing the flute. The oldest known flutes date back more than 35,000 years—well before the age of formalized music education. Of course, these ancient versions of the instrument were a bit simpler than modern models. Just because today’s flutes have more keys and parts, though, this doesn’t […]