Guitar playing enthusiasts, take note: Embrace the teaching methods of Carlos Santana to advance your musical abilities
Headline: Carlos Santana Offers Unique Guitar Playing Advice in Latest Issue of Our Website
In the latest issue of our website, music legend Carlos Santana shares his wisdom on guitar playing, drawing comparisons between the instrument and a sport, and emphasizing the importance of emotion over technical skill.
Santana, a PRS-endorsed guitarist known for his vocal, sustain-rich tone and phrasing inspired by diverse influences, suggests that guitar players should learn from lady soul singers to become better musicians. By imitating the phrasing and expressiveness of these vocalists, Santana believes that guitarists can transform their playing from technically impressive to deeply moving, resonating more powerfully with listeners.
According to Santana, emotional impact—how the music makes people feel—is more memorable than fast scales or technical displays. He encourages focusing on playing notes that evoke strong feelings, like the three notes that give listeners chills or tears, rather than showing off speed or complexity. This advice highlights Santana’s belief that the essence of great guitar playing lies in singing through the instrument and making it "an extension" of the self.
Santana's unique approach to guitar playing won the admiration of music greats like Jimi Hendrix, who complimented Santana on his choice of notes. In a dream in 2023, Santana even claimed that the ghost of Stevie Ray Vaughan begged him to play his #007 Dumble.
The latest issue of our website also features revealing chats with Steve Jones, Zakk Wylde, Josh Jenkinson, dynamic duos from Khruangbin, Momma, the Voidz, and Phoneboy, and an insightful interview with Carlos Santana himself.
If you're interested in learning more about Santana's perspective on guitar playing and delving into other engaging conversations, pick up the latest issue of our website from Magazines Direct.
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- Carlos Santana, known for his endorsement with PRS guitars and his iconic Stratocaster, offers advice on guitar playing, suggesting that players should learn from lady soul singers for a more moving, emotional performance.
- In his approach, Santana values emotion over technical skill, encouraging guitarists to focus on playing notes that evoke strong feelings, like the three notes that can bring listeners to tears.
- Santana's belief is that great guitar playing hinges on "singing through the instrument" and making it an extension of oneself.
- Jimi Hendrix once admired Santana's choice of notes, and in a dream in 2023, Santana claimed that the ghost of Stevie Ray Vaughan begged him to play his #007 Dumble.
- The latest issue of our website not only features an interview with Santana but also revealing chats with Steve Jones, Zakk Wylde, Josh Jenkinson, dynamic duos from Khruangbin, Momma, the Voidz, and Phoneboy.
- For those eager to learn more about Santana's perspective on guitar playing and other insightful conversations, the latest issue of our website is available from Magazines Direct.
