Charlie Griffiths
Charlie Griffiths plays guitar in acclaimed prog-metal outfit Haken, and has a wealth of experience handling corporate and session gigs for genres as diverse as rock, heavy metal and pop. He has been a regular contributor to Total Guitar, Guitar Techniques, and Guitar World for over a decade, and released his debut solo album Tiktaalika in 2022.
Latest articles by Charlie Griffiths
How to solo melodically over jazz standards
By Charlie Griffiths published
Master soloing melodically over the ubiquitous II-V-I change for the key to unlocking your jazzy side
Give your solos a sinister edge with the diminished scale
By Charlie Griffiths published
Explore the scale beloved of Fredrik Thordendal and Allan Holdsworth with symmetrical fretboard shapes, Dim7 chords and a fresh perspective on major triads
Alter your musical perspective by learning to solo using the Superlocrian mode
By Charlie Griffiths published
Learn a scale used heavily by jazz and fusion greats Robben Ford, Scott Henderson and Mike Stern, to name a few...
Learn to wrangle the whammy bar with these slick tremolo tricks
By Chris Bird, Charlie Griffiths published
It's time to hit the dive bar for a few scoops and doops in the style of Stevie Vai, EVH and more
Speed up your leads with this alternate-picking workout
By Chris Bird, Charlie Griffiths published
Master this and watch your playing become faster and more effortless
Sweep picking: how to get started with this awe-inspiring guitar technique
By Charlie Griffiths published
Exercises and patterns that will have you integrating sweep picking into your solos in no time
Get to grips with legato playing using this simple guitar workout
By Chris Bird, Charlie Griffiths published
If you know the basics, its time to take your technique to new heights for some super-smooth lead chops
IK Multimedia AmpliTube Brian May review
By Charlie Griffiths published
Sheer tone attack! IK Multimedia open the palace doors to Queen’s throne room with a comprehensive AmpliTube software package
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