Surf guitar is all about capturing that shimmering, reverb-soaked sound that makes simple melodies feel huge and alive. From tremolo picking to jangly open chords, the magic lies in technique, tone, ...

The first tune I ever wrote – a proper tune, with an intro, verses, choruses and a middle bit – was a surfing instrumental. I have always been a pretty crappy singer, and I figured that the guitar ...

(Reuters) - Dick Dale, who became known as "king of the surf guitar" with a twangy rapid-fire, reverb-heavy sound that he said recreated what he heard in his head while riding the waves, has died at ...