You may have heard that ‘Grunge is dead,’ but grunge still lingers on millions of hearts with the iconic songs from the Grunge legend Nirvana or Thrash-Metal icon Metallica. It is impossible to find a person who didn’t bang their heads with the iconic chord structures and husky voice of Kurt Cobain in the song… Continue reading How to Play G7 on Guitar
Month: March 2022
How Long Does it Take to Learn Hindi?
According to the US Foreign Service Association, it takes about 1100 hours to learn Hindi. That’s roughly 10 months of classes, although it’s a vague answer, and it actually depends on your mother tongue. For example, learning Hindi is easier for Arabic speakers due to similarities in their vocabulary. Hindi ranks as the 3rd most spoken… Continue reading How Long Does it Take to Learn Hindi?
Tips to Maintain Proper Guitar Posture and Avoid Common Mistakes
We all have seen our favorite guitarists doing impossible things (read, crazy) on stage. Be it Angus Young, from AC/DC with his iconic tap dance moves, or Jimi Hendrix with his guitar licks, secretly, we all wanted to do something cool on the stage. Believe it or not, I actually started taking guitar lessons after… Continue reading Tips to Maintain Proper Guitar Posture and Avoid Common Mistakes
Why is Chess So Hard to Learn?
Grandmaster Garry Kasparov infamously said, “Chess is mental torture.” Countless chess enthusiasts consider him to be the greatest chess player on earth. Imagine if someone like him described the game as mental torture, then what would beginners and amateurs like you and me feel about it! Why is chess so hard? Well, I’m not here… Continue reading Why is Chess So Hard to Learn?
What Does Chess Teach You About Life?
Did you know Chess was the PUBG for the 7th century AD? Yep, everybody played this board game in India and other parts of South Asia. It is so popular that Chess was mentioned in ancient books such as Harscharita and Chatrang-namak. By the middle of the 9th century AD, a chess manual–Kitab ash-shatranj–was written… Continue reading What Does Chess Teach You About Life?
How Long Does it Take to Learn Piano?
How long does it take to learn Piano? – a question asked by every beginner. Surprisingly, people ask this question even before they begin their practice. Maybe you are just starting and are wondering how long things will take. How fast will you be able to get to a level where you can play your… Continue reading How Long Does it Take to Learn Piano?
8 Chess Middlegame Strategies and Tips for Beginners
According to many chess players, chess opening strategies determine the fate of the game. However, for some players, it’s the endgame strategy that seals the deal. Dear readers, I think, when it comes to this discussion, the middle game is the most crucial phase of a game of chess. Although an opening strategy sets the… Continue reading 8 Chess Middlegame Strategies and Tips for Beginners