Joe Satriani

Articles by: Joe Satriani

Synthesizing Different Musical Styles in the Quest for Inspired Improvisation

By Joe Satriani published

Satch dishes on how to go about blending different styles to improve your improvisation.

Joe Satriani's Guide to Building Chords from “Stacked” Fourths

By Joe Satriani published

Satch demonstrates some interesting things you can do with stacked fourths.

Two Effective Approaches to Building Melodies

By Joe Satriani published

Satch dishes on how to approach crafting a melodic line for either a song’s theme or an improvised solo.

How Martin Barre's Exotic Approach Made Joe Satriani 'Stand Up' and Take Notice

By Joe Satriani published

"Being a kid from New York I found his entire approach kind of exotic." Joe Satriani on the influence of Jethro Tull's Martin Barre on his playing.

Engines of Creation with Joe Satriani: An Introduction to Modal Theory

By Joe Satriani published

Joe Satriani goes in-depth with understanding modal theory.

Joe Satriani's Guide to Jimi Hendrix-Style R&B Rhythm Guitar

By Joe Satriani published

Satch gives a comprehensive lesson on Hendrix-style R&B rhythm guitar.

Practice Tips from Joe Satriani

By Joe Satriani published

A few handy pointers from Satch.

Blurring the Line Between Major and Minor

By Joe Satriani published

Joe Satriani "Satch Boogie"

By Joe Satriani published

In this exclusive Guitar World lesson, Satch takes you on a walk through of his 1987 fret-melting classic, "Satch Boogie."

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