Latest articles by Jamie Humphries
How to use guitar volume swells like guitar legends Eddie Van Halen, Allan Holdsworth and Larry Carlton
Volume down, pick, volume up... violining offers loads of potential as this lesson proves
The gallop is the most important metal rhythm of them all – learn the breakneck guitar technique behind Metallica, Slayer and Iron Maiden classics
This rhythm found fame in heavy metal, but it's been used in all genres for decades – making it a must-learn for every guitarist
How to palm mute on guitar – and take it from beginner to pro
First used by ’50s legends Chet Atkins and Les Paul, it is rock, metal and punk that have made palm muting so popular today
King’s X are one of rock’s most singular bands, and Ty Tabor is a master guitarist who fuses the Beatles and Jimi Hendrix in his supernova style
Ty Tabor combines drop-tuned riffs with Beatles-esque harmonies and groove, and this video masterclass unpacks the King’s X guitarist’s influential rhythm and lead style
6 scales from around the world that every guitar player should know – and how to use them
Tired of the same old blues scales and pentatonics? Try these on for size…
The Eagles are the undisputed masters of harmony lines blending country and rock – this video masterclass unpacks their signature guitar style
If you've ever promised yourself that, one of these nights you're gonna play like the Eagles, take it easy... This video and tab lesson has everything you need to take your playing to the limit one more time
Stevie Ray Vaughan virtually defined the art of the Texas shuffle – learn the playing style that shaped the sound of blues to come
The late, great Stratocaster master’s techniques will add some Texas heat to your blues playing, guaranteed
It’s been covered by Steve Morse, Steve Lukather and Eddie Van Halen – but if Joe Satriani and Brian May tackled Joy to the World, it would sound a little something like this
Learn a highly shreddable version of this Christmas carol classic, inspired by Satriani and May
