Drake Descant2 minUnderstanding Why Guitar Strings Buzz SometimesThere's nothing quite like the vibrant strum of a guitar resonating with perfect clarity, but when that strum is accompanied by an...
Drake Descant6 minChoose the Right Strings for Your GuitarGuitar strings come in all shapes and sizes, with options ranging from flat wound to acoustic, nylon to steel, and everything in between....
Drake Descant6 minCrafting Your Guitar's ToneEvery guitarist has a unique voice, and the journey to finding that voice begins with understanding your tone. Tone is more than just a...
Drake Descant4 minFretting the Small Stuff: Why Do Guitar Frets Get Smaller?The guitar, while often celebrated for its expressive musical capabilities, also represents an intricate convergence of mathematics,...
Drake Descant6 minWhy Does the Key of C "Start" the Circle of Fifths and Not A?In the world of music theory, intriguing questions often arise, ones that may seem simple but reveal profound insights into the...
Drake Descant5 minWhen and Where was the Piano Invented?A graceful invention that changed the course of music history, the piano has become one of the most beloved and played instruments around...
Drake Descant10 minWhen and Where was the Guitar Invented?The guitar, with its beautiful sound and expressive capacity, has a rich history that carves its way from its ancient roots through its...
Drake Descant9 minJobs for Guitar Players: Success in StrummingAs a musician who has played in several bands, worked as a studio artist, and now owns my own music school, I know firsthand the...