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Shred Zeppelin: How to Play Like Page

An analysis of Jimmy Page's playing style, courtesy of Guitar World's Jimmy Brown.

A Clean Sweep: Sweep Arpeggios

John Petrucci breaks down the mechanics of the proper sweep arpeggio.

The Who: Unplugged

Jimmy Brown shows you an acoustic arrangement of The Who classic "Baba O'Riley."

"Sweet Child O' Mine" Unplugged

Jimmy Brown shows you an acoustic arrangement of the Guns N' Roses classic.

Shred Zeppelin: How to Play Like Page

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A Clean Sweep: Sweep Arpeggios

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Title: A Clean Sweep: Mastering Sweep Arpeggios with John Petrucci

The Who: Unplugged

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Title: The Capo Crusader: An Acoustic Arrangement of The Who's "Baba O'Riley"

"Sweet Child O' Mine" Unplugged

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Title: The Capo Crusader: An Acoustic Arrangement of Guns N' Roses' "Sweet Child O' Mine"

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Black Veil Brides: "Fallen Angels" and "Perfect Weapon" Video Lesson

Posted 05/25/2011 at 6:25am | by Guitar World Staff

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Black Veil Brides Video Lesson

Black Veil Brides guitarists Jake and Jinxx talk about their influences and show you how to play "Fallen Angels" and "Perfect Weapon"

Five Finger Death Punch: "Bad Company" Lesson

Posted 05/25/2011 at 6:23am | by Guitar World Staff

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Five Finger Death Punch: "Bad Company" Lesson

Jason Hook from Five Finger Death Punch shows you his band's take on the classic rock gem "Bad Company."

Foo Fighters: "The Pretender" and "Rope" Lesson

Posted 05/25/2011 at 6:23am | by Guitar World staff

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Foo Fighters: Exclusive Video Lesson

An exclusive lesson with Foo Fighters mainman Dave Grohl.

Amon Amarth: "War of the Gods" and "The Pursuit of Vikings" Video Lesson

Posted 05/25/2011 at 6:21am | by Guitar World Staff

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Amon Amarth Video Lesson

Johan and Olavi from Amon Amarth talk about their gear and demonstrate how to play "War of the Gods" and "Pursuit of Vikings"

Alex Skolnick: "Fade to Black" Lesson - June 2011

Posted 05/25/2011 at 6:20am | by Guitar World Staff

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Alex Skolnick: "Fade to Black" Lesson

Alex Skolnick teaches you how to play his jazz arrangement of the Metallica classic.

David Ellefson: Mega Bass (July 2011) Video

Posted 05/25/2011 at 6:19am | by Matt Scharfglass

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David Ellefson: Mega Bass (July 2011)

Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass demonstrates the figures from this month's Mega Bass column.

Misha Mansoor: The Djent Set (July 2011)

Posted 05/24/2011 at 10:44am | by Misha Mansoor

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Periphery's Misha Mansoor shows you how to more effectively use hammer-ons

Metal Mike: Metal for Life (July 2011) Video

Posted 05/24/2011 at 10:23am | by Metal Mile

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In this month's column, Metal Mike shows you how to expand pentatonic patterns up and down the neck.

Keith Wyatt - Talkin' Blues (July 2011) Video

Posted 05/24/2011 at 10:15am | by Keith Wyatt

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Keith Wyatt explains extending and altering chords.

Dale Turner: Hole Notes (July 2011) Video

Posted 05/23/2011 at 9:37pm | by Dale Turner

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Dale Turner shows you the finer points of Paul Simon's playing.

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