Latest articles by Andy Aledort
Jimmy was often quoted as saying his true passion was to create a combination of “light and shade.”
Learn some cool approaches to improvising over an Emaj7-Bm7 chord progression.
One of the most challenging aspects of learning slide guitar is developing a consistently pleasing vibrato.
When it comes to spontaneous, improvised phrasing, there is perhaps no better blues-rock guitarist than Eric Clapton.
Learning slide guitar in standard tuning allows you to focus on fret-hand touch and pick-hand articulation without having to re-learn the fretboard and chord forms in an alternate tuning
"It’s a vehicle that’ll bring out the best in you."
Examine the envelope-pushing sounds of some of the essential prog-rock bands of the Sixties/early Seventies era.
Learn how one can apply position shifts in conjunction with the droning technique to broaden the melodic possibilities of a given lick or phrase.
Performing arpeggio patterns in this style poses interesting technical and fingering challenges that have been embraced by guitarists of every ilk.
One of the greatest records ever made just got better.
Learn how to create some cool B.B.-style blues solo licks and phrases
An in-depth study of the playing styles of three legends of hard-rock guitar.
Learn how to play like one of the most talented and distinctive musicians in the pantheon of Chicago blues guitar greats.
Learn how to apply a triplet arpeggio sequence to the cycle of fourths.
Bolster your solos through melodic experimentation and contouring.
Learn how to establish a melodic phrase and then build upon it to develop a solo that conveys a sense of melodic continuity.
Two of the most prevalent types of chord progressions are those based on cycles of fourths or fifths.
Craft unexpected and unusual melodies by superimposing five chord licks over the one chord.
Investigating Muddy Waters and Johnny Winter-style bottleneck licks.
"I’ve never thought of myself as a ‘solo’ guy." Chris Impellitteri discusses his air-tight, super-heavy new album.
Nearly 50 years and 25 albums in, Uriah Heep are still going strong. We asked their longtime guitarist, Mick Box, how their latest epic came to be.
Examine Hendrix's genius within the realm of rhythm guitar.
