The Reel Peel: Air Guitar

So most of us at one time or another have had the sudden urge to commit some righteous air guitar, right? Don't deny it. But in a world where we are all so serious and pretty much trying to look too cool for everyone else, where does poor air guitar fit in? Whether you are rockin' out in your kitchen or strumming along in the illusionary privacy of your automobile, you may find yourself occasionally halted with the concern that air guitar is 'not cool'. But do not let this discourage you! Air guitar is free for all, and it can be especially fun if you actually know how to play the guitar (and inspiring if you don't). It can also be helpful. The best guitarists that I have been acquainted with would have no qualms about acting out a chord progression, lick, or riff, whether it was to something on the radio or something they were writing. Drummers drum on everything they can. Why should practicing/playing/dreaming be limited to moments when having a guitar (and an amp)? Besides, even if someone does harsh on you for your whimsy, they probably just wish they could cut loose too! You've got to just give 'em that look like 'yeah that's right,' and play straight at them like a boxer swinging into the air. You'll either shatter their facade and they'll laugh or they will give you even dirtier look (square). All those artists (including yourself, if you are already a musician) don't want people to sit idle with their hands on their laps in restraint while listening, so live a little and sing along while you are at it.