There’s a song for all of us that made us want to be musicians at some point in our lives. Whether it’s a short-lived childhood musing or a long-standing dream, the right song can instill a sense of ...

There are a number of factors that might make a song immediately recognizable—a whisper, a cough, a G note… But nothing gets our little black hearts racing quite as rapidly as a guitar riff we know ...

The guitarist says his iconic riff transformed a song the band nearly abandoned, but more than 40 years later, his ...

One of the most defining factors of rock music is the guitar riffs. Throughout the genre’s history, there have been several songs defined by the musicianship, particularly guitarists. In the musical ...

Virtuoso guitar playing has come to define rock ‘n’ roll. Greg Kot looks back at its colourful history. Rock guitar solos? Often they’re overblown, overrated and a waste of precious notes. To those ...

A catchy riff — whether it be on guitar, bass, synthesizer or some other instrument — can take a song from good to legendary. Just ask some of the artists we've listed below. These are riffs that in ...

If you've had enough of performing air guitar, here's your chance to learn how to play the real thing like a pro. This in-depth instructional program covers everything you need to know to improve your ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Quentin Singer is music journalist who covers rock and heavy music. Guitar music is a ubiquitous feature of popular music, ...