Latest articles by Matt Scharfglass
A guitarist's guide to playing bass: 20 tips to help you think like a bassist
More at home with six strings? This guide will help you demystify the low-end
Kickstart your songwriting with these ultra-useful chord progressions
Though no amount of information about songwriting can turn someone into Paul McCartney, this lesson will help you come closer to fully realizing your abilities
The Most Difficult Song I’ve Ever Transcribed—and It's Not by Yngwie Malmsteen
Sometimes the most unassuming songs are actually the most complex...
Copping a Techno-Flavored Synth Bass Sound
Though I’m assuredly a rocker at heart, I’ve learned throughout my travels as a bassist that in order to stay employed, one must be adaptable, stylistically.
Quick Lick: Metallica — "Ride the Lightning"
In the following video, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass shows you how to play the post-chorus riff to the title track off Metallica's sophomore album, Ride The Lightning.
Quick Lick: Pantera — "Cowboys from Hell" — Video
In this Quick Lick, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass shows you how to play the intro to Pantera's "Cowboys From Hell."
Quick Lick: Megadeth - "Holy Wars" Bass
In the following video, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass shows you how to play bass line to the verse of "Holy Wars" from Megadeth's 1990 album, Rust In Peace.
Quick Lick: Metallica - "Creeping Death"
In the following video, Guitar World'sMatt Scharfglass shows you how to play the main riff to "Creeping Death" from Metallica's 1983 album, Ride The Lightning.
Quick Lick: Anthrax - "Madhouse"
In the following video, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass shows you how to play the intro riff to the Anthrax classic, "Madhouse," which comes from the band's 1985 album Spreading the Disease.
Top of the Pops: Learn to Play "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People
In this new series Top of the Pops, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass teaches you how to play the guitar parts in the hottest songs on the pop charts right now.
Top of the Pops: Learn to Play "Adolescents" by Incubus
In this new series Top of the Pops, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass teaches you how to play the guitar parts in the hottest songs on the pop charts right now.
Quick Lick: Anthrax - "Caught In A Mosh"
In the following video, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass shows you how to play the intro bass riff to the Anthrax classic, "Caught In a Mosh," which comes from the band's 1987 album Among The Living.
Top of the Pops: Learn to Play "Rope" by Foo Fighters
In this new series Top of the Pops, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass teaches you how to play the guitar parts in the hottest songs on the pop charts right now.
Quick Lick: Slayer - "Die By The Sword"
In the following video, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass shows you how to play the main riff to "Die By the Sword" from Slayer's debut album, Show No Mercy.
Top of the Pops: Plain White T's, "Rhythm of Love"
In this 3.5-minute lesson, Matt and his Martin acoustic guitar show you how to play the intro and verse to the Plain White T's song "Rhythm of Love" from their 2010 album, Wonders of the Younger.
Top of the Pops: Mumford & Sons, "The Cave"
In this three-minute video lesson, Matt Scharfglass and his Epiphone show you how to play the verse to the Mumford & Songs song "The Cave" from their 2010 album, Sigh No More.
Shredding: Not That There's Anything Wrong With It ...
While I'm thrilled that my first-ever blog post seemed to resonate with so many people, I want to clarify that I am not putting down shredders at ALL.
