Latest articles by Chris Scapelliti
Two handy techniques that will help you master pentatonics all over the neck and move smoothly between positions.
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.
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.
Learn how speed bursts can build up the stamina and mental energy you need to perform fast.
These tips can go a long way toward preventing damage and abuse to your prized instrument.
Learn these licks and put them to use in your own lead guitar work.
Five mistakes Paul Gilbert sees many of his guitar students make.
Pentatonics are the basis for most of every guitarist’s lead work, whether you play rock, blues or metal.
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?
Historically, classical composers felt that D minor was the most melancholy of the keys, suitable for lamentations, dirges and requiems.
The Kemper Profiling Amp has become the “amp” of choice for many touring and studio guitarists.
Dave Mustaine can’t seem to shake Metallica.
John Wetton, bassist and frontman for Asia and the Seventies-era incarnation of King Crimson, died today after battling cancer. He was 67.
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.
We all have a few favorite albums that made a bigger impression on us than they did the public at large.
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.
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.
Founded in 1833, C.F. Martin & Company has made many guitars over the past 183 years.
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’s longest-owned guitar sold for £209,000—about $258,000—today in London at Bonhams’ Entertainment Memorabilia sale.
Deep Purple have just released the official lyric video for “Time for Bedlam,” a track from their new album, inFinite.
