Two Things You Must Practice to Master Pentatonics By Chris Scapelliti published 5 July 19 Two handy techniques that will help you master pentatonics all over the neck and move smoothly between positions.
How to Play Pedal Steel Guitar By Chris Scapelliti published 29 March 19 If you’ve ever thought about learning pedal steel guitar—or if you’re just curious about how this relative of the guitar operates—here’s a video that demystifies the instrument.
How to Play Stevie Ray Vaughan’s “Pride and Joy” Sliding Chords By Chris Scapelliti published 18 March 19 A guitar solo is the highlight of any Stevie Ray Vaughan song, and the solos he performed in his 1983 hit “Pride and Joy” are among his finest.
The Fastest Way to Build Picking Speed By Chris Scapelliti published 19 November 18 Learn how speed bursts can build up the stamina and mental energy you need to perform fast.
10 Essential Tips for Flying with Your Guitar By Chris Scapelliti published 5 November 18 These tips can go a long way toward preventing damage and abuse to your prized instrument.
Five Iconic Rock Guitar Licks Every Player Should Know By Chris Scapelliti published 23 October 18 Learn these licks and put them to use in your own lead guitar work.
Paul Gilbert: “Five Things You’re Doing Wrong with Your Guitar” By Chris Scapelliti published 14 August 18 Five mistakes Paul Gilbert sees many of his guitar students make.
Three Pentatonic Exercises Every Guitarist Should Know By Chris Scapelliti published 12 January 18 Pentatonics are the basis for most of every guitarist’s lead work, whether you play rock, blues or metal.
Five Tips for Being a Smarter Acoustic Player By Chris Scapelliti published 27 September 17 Electric guitar and acoustic guitar are two very different beasts. So why is it so many electric guitarists try to apply the same techniques when they play an acoustic?
Is D Minor Really the Saddest of All Keys? By Chris Scapelliti published 23 August 17 Historically, classical composers felt that D minor was the most melancholy of the keys, suitable for lamentations, dirges and requiems.
Real Amp vs. Fake Amp: Can You Tell the Difference? By Chris Scapelliti published 23 February 17 The Kemper Profiling Amp has become the “amp” of choice for many touring and studio guitarists.
Megadeth Receive Grammy While House Band Plays Metallica’s “Master of Puppets" By Chris Scapelliti published 13 February 17 Dave Mustaine can’t seem to shake Metallica.
John Wetton, Bassist with Asia and King Crimson, Has Died at 67 By Chris Scapelliti published 31 January 17 John Wetton, bassist and frontman for Asia and the Seventies-era incarnation of King Crimson, died today after battling cancer. He was 67.
The Top 10 Guitar and Gear Trends for 2017 By Chris Scapelliti published 26 January 17 If your head is still reeling from last week’s NAMM show, you’re not alone. As usual, there was such an overwhelming amount of gear that it’s hard to sort it all out.
Joe Satriani: “Here Are Five Great Guitar Albums You’ve Probably Never Heard” By Chris Scapelliti published 17 January 17 We all have a few favorite albums that made a bigger impression on us than they did the public at large.
Five Riffs You Should Never Play in Guitar Center—And How to Play Them By Chris Scapelliti published 3 January 17 Undoubtedly, you’ve walked into your local Guitar Center to check out some axes, pulled a guitar off the wall, plugged it in and began wailing with a selection of your favorite riffs.
Hear Eddie Van Halen and Steve Lukather Shred “Joy to the World” By Chris Scapelliti published 20 December 16 In 2003, Eddie Van Halen was near the end of his lengthy hiatus from public activity that began in 1999, after the Van Halen III tour.
See Martin's Two Millionth Guitar in This Exclusive New Video By Chris Scapelliti published 19 December 16 Founded in 1833, C.F. Martin & Company has made many guitars over the past 183 years.
Top Five Best New Fender Guitars for 2017 By Chris Scapelliti published 19 December 16 Our friends at Guitar Nerds have released a new video. This time they’re counting down the top five new Fender guitar for 2017 with a focus on the brand-new American Professional series.
Jimi Hendrix “All Along the Watchtower” Acoustic Guitar Sells for a Quarter Million By Chris Scapelliti published 15 December 16 Jimi Hendrix’s longest-owned guitar sold for £209,000—about $258,000—today in London at Bonhams’ Entertainment Memorabilia sale.
Hear Deep Purple’s New Song, “Time for Bedlam” By Chris Scapelliti published 15 December 16 Deep Purple have just released the official lyric video for “Time for Bedlam,” a track from their new album, inFinite.
Kirk Hammett: “This Guitar Pick Was the Best Thing to Happen to My Playing” By Chris Scapelliti published 12 December 16 In this debut episode of CBC Music’s series Show Me Your Pick, Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett debuts his brand-new His custom Dunlop Jazz III pick.
Joe Bonamassa Hits Bouncer with Rare 1951 Fender for Harassing Fan By Chris Scapelliti published 12 December 16 Blues guitar hero Joe Bonamassa just scored a hit—right on the head of a concert security guard.
