Guitar Techniques

INSTRUMENTAL inquisition!

GT: What is it about guitar instrumentals that appeals?

GG: Well, I like The Ventures and The Shadows, but beyond that I’m not sure that purely guitar instrumentals appeal to me all that much. It’s more about the quality and feel of the music for me, rather than what instrument plays it. But, having said that, I love the sound of guitars!

GT: What can an instrumental piece provide a listener that a vocal song can’t?

GG: I suppose instruments could provide faster

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