The Beatles' 50 greatest guitar songs By Christopher Scapelliti, Damian Fanelli, Jimmy Brown published 17 December 21 Charting George Harrison, John Lennon and Paul McCartney's very best six-string moments from the Fab Four's sprawling catalog
How Chuck Schuldiner pioneered the sound of death metal and became its spiritual guide By Christopher Scapelliti published 13 December 21 The life and times of the visionary Death guitarist who set the blueprint for an entire genre
A guide to the recording equipment, songs and instruments featured on The Beatles' Abbey Road By Christopher Scapelliti published 26 September 19 Revisit a masterpiece with Guitar World's complete guide to the creation of Abbey Road
Watch Les Paul Reveal Why He Never Liked the Gibson SG By Christopher Scapelliti published 9 August 19 Les Paul discusses why he wasn't too fond of Gibson's decision to give his namesake model a sleeker look
Ritchie Blackmore, David Gilmour, Brian May and Others Play "Smoke on the Water" in 1989 By Christopher Scapelliti published 19 July 19 One of the greatest guitar hero gatherings of all time.
Hear Van Halen Cover the Who and Black Sabbath in 1978 By Christopher Scapelliti published 9 July 19 You can hear the covers in this rare recording from the band's first Paris concert.
These Two Magic Fusion Chords Work with Any Bass Note By Christopher Scapelliti published 8 July 19 Learn some movable magic chords and how you can use them.
Hear Terry Kath’s Isolated Guitar from Chicago's “25 or 6 to 4” By Christopher Scapelliti published 3 July 19 Hear Terry Kath's searing, isolated guitar work on one of Chicago's biggest hits.
Jeff Beck: “Why My Strat Always Beats a Les Paul” By Christopher Scapelliti published 24 June 19 “My Strat is another arm, it’s part of me."
Paul Gilbert: “Why My String Gauges Are Changing All the Time” By Christopher Scapelliti published 18 June 19 Paul Gilbert on why he's constantly changing up his string gauges.
Is This the Mother of All Finger Exercises? By Christopher Scapelliti published 13 June 19 See if you can perform this drill.
Steve Vai: How to Unlock Your Creative Potential By Christopher Scapelliti published 6 June 19 Steve Vai is not just a virtuoso guitarist—he’s also a deep thinker who integrates his philosophical outlook into every aspect of his life, including, and especially, his music.
This Stevie Ray Vaughan Technique Can Help You Nail His Style By Christopher Scapelliti published 3 June 19 Pick up a whole bunch of cool SRV techniques.
Meet a Fake Les Paul Worth More Than Your Car By Christopher Scapelliti published 3 June 19 Despite being a replica, this guitar commands tens of thousands of dollars on the market.
The Who: Pete Townshend talks Tommy, Quadrophenia, Who's Next and more By Christopher Scapelliti published 23 May 19 Revisit a classic 2009 Guitar World interview with Pete Townshend
Watch the Beatles in Rare 1963 Color Clip from Before Their U.S. Arrival By Christopher Scapelliti published 22 May 19 A rare, pre-Ed Sullivan clip of The Beatles in color and with high-quality audio.
Five Simple Minor Pentatonic Hacks That Open Up the Fretboard By Christopher Scapelliti published 22 May 19 Make your pentatonic lines come to life with fresh and unexpected sounds.
Hear Eddie Van Halen shred for five minutes at 1984 soundcheck By Christopher Scapelliti published 13 May 19 A rare glimpse of Eddie Van Halen warming up
The Little-Known Pentatonic Modal Trick By Christopher Scapelliti published 2 April 19 A great technique for helping guitarists get their heads and fingers around modal playing.
A Guide to The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper' Guitars and Gear By Christopher Scapelliti published 28 March 19 Guitar World's in-depth study of the gear and guitars used to record one of the greatest albums of all time.
50 Classic Wah Riffs from 50 Years in One Take By Christopher Scapelliti published 22 March 19 50 of the most classic wah riffs in a single take.
Five Ways a Compressor Pedal Can Change Your Sound By Christopher Scapelliti published 14 March 19 A compressor pedal can be one of the most valuable tools you can have in your setup.
Four Easy Guitar Solos for Beginners By Christopher Scapelliti published 13 March 19 Four easy solos that every beginner should learn.
Five Tips for Surviving Your Next Jam Session By Christopher Scapelliti published 12 March 19 Five practical tips to help you survive a jam session and get called back for the next one.
Four Handy Guitar Pedal Hacks By Christopher Scapelliti published 21 February 19 Four handy hacks that make working with guitar pedals easier.
