Electric Guitar Trends

YouTube has gone from nowhere to everywhere in just a few years. The YouTube concept of sharing videos allows people to upload and share videos at no cost to the end user. The result is a vast collection of videos on just about any topic.

Here are 7 ways that YouTube has changed your guitar life:

•  Gear demos

You can see and hear videos that feature practically any guitar you are thinking of buying.


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• Share song ideas

Choosing new songs is a part of bandlife. Trading YouTube links in emails with your bandmates can help you agree on new material.

• Alternate versions of the same song

You can easily see different versions of a song on YouTube. I play in a 5-piece band, and I often think about how the two guitarists are going to work together on a particular song. Seeing and hearing different arrangements can be helpful this way.

Standing on Shaky Ground - The Groove Council

Standing on Shaky Ground - Delbert McClinton

• Watching the pros

On YouTube you can see your favorite artist playing the song you are trying to learn. It often helps to watch the guitarist play the song, so you can see what voicing is being used.

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• Band reviews

You can share your band’s videos by emailing the YouTube links to the rest of the band. This gives everyone a chance to critique their performances.

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• Self promotion

YouTube has become the best part of promoting your band to the world. You never know who might like it!

• The audition

Emailing links to your band’s YouTube videos is a great way to audition your band for a prospective gig.