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Okay, I’m sure you’ve gotten in an argument with your buddies at some point, comparing who you think are the top guitar players of all time. We’ve all been there, but here’s the thing that few realize. Rock and Roll isn’t competition, it’s not about who’s better at this or that. Plus, there are so many musical genres, that to compare let’s say a metal master and a blues king doesn’t really work all that well. It’s like comparing apples and oranges.

When all is said and done, there’s still many guitarists that most people consider to be the best, and every time these types of lists come up, you will typically find their names are mentioned. These guitar players are arguably the most skilled at a specific technique, or are the most influential guitarists to other aspiring musicians, and that’s why they appear on my 15 real guitar hero list.

I’m not going to say these choices are the top 15 because that is subject to ones opinion. Instead I offer you 15 real guitar heros:

1. Jimi Hendrix

Enough said? Jimi Hendrix is usually at the top of every “top rock guitarists” list! He turned the electric guitar from a novelty into a laboratory, experimenting with sounds never even dreamed of before on the electric guitar. Hendrix’s style of raw, fuzzy, feedback-y sound is instantly recognizable, and he has been the influence for very many younger guitarists. You won’t find a more powerful and electrifying stage presence than his. “Purple Haze” and “All Along the Watchtower” set the foundation for a towering monument of rock that stands to this day.

2. Robert Fripp

Robert Fripp of King Crimson like Jimi Hendrix has taken the guitar to dimensions that one would have never thought possible.  His guitar playing is unconventional to say the least showcased in classics like the superb “Fracture” found on the Starless and Bible Black album.  Robert and Brian Eno created “Frippertronics” a tape looping system that adds tremendous depth to the electric guitar experience.

3. Jimmy Page

Another Jimmy! The Led Zeppelin guitar master has been very influential to a lot of rockers nowadays, and his guitar licks are legendary and instantly recognizable. His solo of “Heartbreaker” is legendary, and “Black Dog” and “Stairway to Heaven” are earth shattering rock classics. And no one else I know has ever had a guitar solo using a violin bow? That’s from “Dazed and Confused”,

4. BB King

When you say blues, everything all boils down to its master and ambassador: BB King. He paved the way for the newer generation of blues players, from Eric Clapton to John Mayer. BB King’s powerful bending and vibrato are classic blues techniques, still used today. Also, his guitar is also legendary – who else names their guitar Lucille?

5. Chuck Berry

You know that four-note riff that always reminds you of 50’s rock n’ roll? That came from Chuck Berry. Modern rock n’ roll wouldn’t be possible without the awesomeness that is “Johnny B. Goode”!

6. Keith Richards

Keith Richards is a member of one of the longest-lasting, most influential active rock bands The Rolling Stones. I know you are aware of that classic fuzzy three-note riff from “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”! For all the hits the Stones put out that became foundations of other hit songs, Keith Richards also deserves a spot on this guitarists list.

7. Kirk Hammett

Metal was changed forever once Metallca arrived on the scene. Kirk Hammett rewrote hard rock history with the pounding solos of “Master of Puppets” and, arguably their most popular song, “Enter Sandman”. My favorite album solo by Kirk is on the track “No Remorse” from the album Kill Em All.

8. Carlos Santana

If you’re talking of instantly recognizable tone, there’s the master of Latin-infused rock, Carlos Santana. Before he started collaborating with other musicians, he was a Latin-rhythm purist, improvising with solos that are full of passion and spiritual meaning. Before hits like “Smooth”, there were the soaring, sustained instrumental solos of “Oye Come Va”, “Black Magic Woman” and other magical hits like these.

9. Frank Zappa

A truly talented and original guitar player not afraid to play any kind of music and say what was on his mind.  He produced many memorable guitar solos on such classics as “Rat Tamago” and “Willie the Pimp.”

10.  Tony Iommi

Tony Iommi is the father of heavy metal guitar with those unforgettable monster riffs.  He essentially created a new genre and inspired so many artists to follow.  Tony deserves to be on this list even if critics attack Black Sabbath’s technical skills.

11. Kurt Cobain

The misunderstood genius, Kurt Cobain pretty much ended the era of 80’s “glam” metal in a totally unique way. He favored simple, heavy tunes instead of hair metal’s theatrical style, and it reflected better the angst of the time. His most defining contribution to society was the original anthem of misunderstood generations, the four-chord monster “Smells Like Teen Spirit”.

12. Eddie Van Halen

Eddie Van Halen ushered in the era of the guitar virtouso.  He also introduced the guitar neck tapping technique that many great guitar players have adopted and integrated into their own styles since.

13. Eric Clapton

A true son of the blues, Eric Clapton had influences in rock, creating classics like “Layla” with his early band Derek and the Dominoes, and progressing to one of the most recognizable blues guitarists, from “Bell Bottom Blues” to his heartbreaking “Tears In Heaven”.

14. Mark Knopfler

The guitar player that refuses to use a pick.  Mark Knoplfer is an awesome player that I would describe as the virtuoso smooth blues rock man.

15. Rickie Blackmore

Richie Blackmore master hard blues rock extraordinaire that created the legendary “Smoke on the Water” riff for which he’s best known for.  He really can make a guitar go with his technically proficient solos that scream greatness.

There are so many great guitar players that I need to mention a few more here and please excuse me if I didn’t mention your favorite. A few more guitar heroes:

Duane Allman
Mike Bloomfield: Often forgotten, he could really play the blues.
The Edge: Many say he’s great for not overplaying.
Bo Diddley: You gotta love the way he strums.
Joe Satriani
Randy Rhodes
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Robert Johnson: Not many recording but highly influential.
T-Bone Walker
Buddy Guy
Dave Mustaine

I know for a fact that most people will have a much different list of 15 guitar real guitar hero players than mine, but that’s the effect of growing up with varying musical backgrounds. There are countless talented guitarists from many different genres to choose from. Whoever we pick says a lot about our favorite styles, criteria and our personality as guitarists. Till then, happy rocking!

The great motivator Earl Nightingale came up with the following definition of success…
“Success is the progressive realization of a worthy ideal.” I like that definition very much! What does this definition mean to you? Let’s take a closer look at the worthy ideal part of it…

Spend a few minutes writing down what “worthy ideal” means to you. It is my vision of perfection…a vision of how I would ideally like things to be. It is a vision that I find inspiring and energizing!

If your success with guitar is totally dependent on working towards a worthy ideal, doesn’t it make sense that you first need to figure out what YOUR worthy ideal is? How can you progressively realize something even if you don’t know what it is? Let’s do some exercises to figure your one out…

Please invest at least a couple of hours doing the following exercises. They will really help you to build a picture of your worthy ideal in your mind’s eye…

Exercise 1:
Imagine how would ideally like to play.Try to imagine what your electric guitar will look like, sound like, and feel like. What kind of acoustic guitar are you an expert at? How does your improvising sound? Are you getting better at it? What is going on with your composing? Please write your answers down now.

Exercise 2:
Imagine your ideal guitar playing career. Would you be a expert guitar teacher? What about a wonderful performing artist? Or another goal can be performing as part of a highly successful band? How would you like to be an in demand studio guitarist? What do you really want to do? You can write down your answers now.

Exercise 3:
Jot down your ideas for a worthy career in guitar playing. Write it down in the present tense, as if you have already achieved it.Try to condense it down into a one paragraph statement.

Exercise 4:
If you will invest 5 minutes every morning & night that will help you to reach the goal you want to achieve. This will help you to stay motivated and focused on what you TRULY want.

Clarity is essential. If you don’t do it, you might not be able to start developing an effective career geared towards your goal.

You may find as you answer the questions that self-doubt starts to creep in. You may doubt whatever you right down will be possible or not! This is normal. Just write down your answers anyway You don’t need to know right now HOW you will achieve your worthy ideal. It’s easy, just figure out what it is.

You can improve your guitar skills. You only learn by doing.

This article will discuss if subliminal learning is really possible - especially if it is possible to learn a musical instrument in this fashion. Is it really possible to learn how to play guitar with subliminal messages, and how it works to enhance your guitar playing ability.

All learn guitar subliminal CDs act simply as a learning aid, which means that while it will not teach you to play the guitar by itself - you still have to take lessons and practice. A subliminal CD will simply enhance the rate at which you can learn, and make it easier for you to process the musical information.

There are 2 types of approaches where subliminal learning is concerned:

1. Where information about the subject is included subliminally i.e. musical information such as chords / note structure. This is like with language learning where it is common words and phrases spoken subliminally in the foreign language. The idea here is to reinforce the learning and aid memory.
2. Where the subject specific information isn't included, but the subliminals improve your ability to learn. The gist is to make you focus on your practice, increase your motivation, and absorb musical based information easier.

The albums featured today from Real Subliminal do not contain the subject information as described in the first type of albums. These albums follow the second approach. The reason is because of the fact that results with the first way of using subliminals can produce fantastic results but for others results are non existent, or very slow to show. It depends upon the existing skill of the player in the first place, and many people just don’t receive the benefit.

With Real Subliminal albums the effects are still gradual and they admit that not everyone will experience the amazing results they want straight away, and the effect is gradual. This technique has a high success rate, it still won't teach you the guitar overnight but it will improve your ability playing ability. You will enhance your guitar playing no matter what your current level may be.

Real subliminal is one of the largest and most professional sources of subliminal cds and mp3s online view their learn how to play guitar subliminal cd here.

If you have always wanted to learn to play the guitar but private lessons are just too expensive for you then the Guitar Lesson Dvd is just the cost effective solution for you. You can realistically become a great guitar player with this program and be playing better then you ever thought you could in less then a year. Before deciding to buy Learn & Master guitar, take time to read testimonials, review their site, and fully read our review of the course.

 

Here are just a few of the benefits to using the Guitar Lesson Dvd to learn to play and master the guitar. Using this Guitar lesson dvd course is far less expensive then paying for a weekly private lesson that could add up to more then $500 over a full year. Second it provides you with a better way to learn to play from the comfort of your own home. Third it is self-paced so you can learn at your own pace and take the time you need to master the guitar. Fourth, you don't have to worry about schedule conflicts with the rest of your life since there are no time commitments to when you learn or take a lesson with a guitar lesson dvd. Fifth, there are many different styles that you can learn from which something a private instructor cannot always provide.

 

What will you get with this amazing home course? With the Guitar Lesson Dvd you will receive 20 DVDs with demonstrations on video with easy to understand and follow instructions to show you exactly what to do and how to play, a printed workbook complete with easy instructions and exercises that follow the videos, CDs that you can jam with to use what you are learning as you go, the professional instruction of guitar pro and instructor Steve Krenz and access to a community with Steve and other students for support and feedback.  

 

This whole system for learning to play the guitar is jam packed with everything you need in one neat package. Many students have learned to play like pros by using the Guitar Lesson Dvd with all the tools it offers. After you have read the full Learn & master guitar review and you decide you want to use this DVD for your guitar lessons you will be well on your way to playing guitar like the pros.