Latest articles by Chris Scapelliti
Two Things You Must Practice to Master Pentatonics
Two handy techniques that will help you master pentatonics all over the neck and move smoothly between positions.
How to Play Pedal Steel Guitar
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
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
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
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
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”
Five mistakes Paul Gilbert sees many of his guitar students make.
Three Pentatonic Exercises Every Guitarist Should Know
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
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?
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?
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"
Dave Mustaine can’t seem to shake Metallica.
John Wetton, Bassist with Asia and King Crimson, Has Died at 67
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
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”
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
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”
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
Founded in 1833, C.F. Martin & Company has made many guitars over the past 183 years.
Top Five Best New Fender Guitars for 2017
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
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”
Deep Purple have just released the official lyric video for “Time for Bedlam,” a track from their new album, inFinite.
