Vibrato systems for guitar
A variety of mechanical vibrato systems for guitar have been developed since the 1930s. They are used to add vibrato to the sound by changing the tension of the strings, typically at the bridge or tailpiece of an electric guitar using a controlling lever (often referred to as a whammy bar, vibrato arm/bar, or tremolo arm/bar).
Digitech's new Whammy V adds unique Chordal Pitch-Shifting capability - Gizmag
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Digitech's new Whammy V adds unique Chordal Pitch-Shifting capability Gizmag By Paul Ridden Altering the tension of tuned strings through the influence of the tremolo or whammy bar on an electric guitar is an important part of any modern guitarist's trick bag. Early mechanical vibrato systems were notorious for throwing the ... |
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411 Music Ten Deep 5.23.12: The Top 10 Modern Country Outlaws - 411mania.com
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411 Music Ten Deep 5.23.12: The Top 10 Modern Country Outlaws 411mania.com A folk-pop duo made up of guitarist John Paul White and vocalist Joy Williams, the Civil Wars made a quick name for themselves with the release of a digital album, Live at Eddie's Attic, in 2009. The Poison & Wine EP followed later that year, ... |
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Marc Yaxley adds cello to jazz mix on a new album - Spartanburg Herald Journal
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Marc Yaxley adds cello to jazz mix on a new album Spartanburg Herald Journal Guitarist Marc Yaxley plays recently at Southern Appalachian Brewery, where he will be playing again Sunday. This time, he will play cello in a chamber-jazz trio featuring guitarist Dan Keller and harpist Michelle Cobley. By Robin Tolleson I've just ... Overtones: Musician adds cello to jazz mix on a new album |
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100 Albums Every Science Fiction and Fantasy Fan Should Listen To: 11-30 - io9
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100 Albums Every Science Fiction and Fantasy Fan Should Listen To: 11-30 io9 There's a wistfulness behind all of Jimmy Page's guitar twanging, and Robert Plant's screechy vocals, as if the band is pining for Avalon, or something. In his book on this album, Erik Davis finds a strong Lord Dunsany influence, ... |
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EARLY MUSIC: That Other Music Revival - Brooklyn Rail
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 Brooklyn Rail | EARLY MUSIC: That Other Music Revival Brooklyn Rail The tuning system now followed the equal-tempered scale. There was a greater use of vibrato in singing. The piano had replaced the harpsichord and was fast becoming the concert hall–crashing instrument that made Franz Liszt the Springsteen of his day, ... |
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