From Prince to John Frusciante via Cory Wong: learn the rhythm approaches of the pop-funk masters By Steve Allsworth published 5 June 23 Hone your rhythm chops with examples in the style of the players who took funk in new directions
Learn the guitar stylings of the pioneering Hubert Sumlin – essential learning for any aspiring blues player By David Gerrish published 2 June 23 The six-string lieutenant to the immortal Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters, Sumlin is one of the authors of the electric blues sound, and he was no slouch with country styles, either
Blues guitar techniques you can learn from Telecaster master Roy Buchanan By John Wheatcroft published 31 May 23 Take a deep dive into the style of one of the best players to have ever picked up a Telecaster, in a lesson that will whip your hybrid picking chops into shape in no time
How to solo over relative major and minor chords By Andy Aledort published 29 May 23 It's one of the oldest tricks in the book, used by everyone from the Beatles to Neil Young and Pink Floyd, but playing around the major and minor tonalities can produce melodies that stick in the mind forever
Take your guitar solos to the next level with these genre-spanning tips By Richard Barrett published 26 May 23 Soloing ideas for lead guitar in rock, blues, acoustic, metal and more to make you a better player now
How to use chromatics in a blues guitar solo By Richard Barrett published 25 May 23 A working knowledge of the in-between notes can get you out of a jam when in a jam
5 easy ways to create complex sounds from simple chords By Richard Barrett published 22 May 23 Using open strings to embellish your chord work can yield magical results
5 mind-blowing techniques you can learn from Polyphia’s Tim Henson By Charlie Griffiths published 19 May 23 The G.O.A.T. of 21st-century progressive guitar, Henson has a style that combines technical brilliance with abundant imagination. This is a lesson in making the impossible possible
5 ways to improve your hybrid picking technique By Simon Barnard published 17 May 23 Make like Brad Paisley, Danny Gatton, Brent Mason et al and combine pick n' fingers to play both bass and melody, skip strings effortlessly, and add a little country sizzle to your playing
5 ways to use DADGAD tuning By Jenna Scaramanga published 12 May 23 Think DADGAD, think folk, but even Slipknot have used it, and this lesson shows you just how versatile it can be
Joe Bonamassa shares his favorite Gibson ES-335 licks in this exclusive lesson By Joe Bonamassa published 10 May 23 Learn some soloing tips from Mr Bonamassa as he takes his 1961 Gibson ES-335 up the dusty end to show you what the legendary semi-hollow can do
5 ways to start a guitar solo By Jenna Scaramanga published 5 May 23 Grab the audience's attention right off the bat with these fail-safe lead guitar tips
How to solo using compound time – the secret behind some of Frank Zappa and Robben Ford's most out-there leads By Andy G Jones published 3 May 23 Open up some all-new possibilities for your lead strategies with these fresh rhythmic soloing approaches
Learn Jason Isbell’s heartfelt acoustic fingerpicking style By Stuart Ryan published 28 April 23 The four-time Grammy winner and guitarist’s guitarist is one of the most gifted fingerstylists around, and this study exercise is as good an excuse to ditch the pick as you’ll get all day...
5 ways to improve your sweep picking technique By Simon Barnard published 26 April 23 Sweep picking is a technique that stumps many, infuriates others, but is unmatched for delivering fluid arpeggio runs. This lesson follows in the pick sweeps of Synyster Gates, Frank Gambale et al
Fine-tune your rhythm chops with this lesson on classic disco funk By Steve Allsworth published 25 April 23 The glitter ball is spinning and it's time to throw some shapes on the guitar in the style of the funk heroes behind Chic, Sister Sledge, Earth, Wind & Fire and more
Learn the licks of speed metal messiah Joe Stump By Charlie Griffiths published 21 April 23 A Berklee prof with neoclassical chops to burn, Joe Stump of Alcatrazz is a bona-fide shred legend, and these five examples will whip your metal guitar chops into shape in no time
Learn Gary Moore’s soloing secrets By David Gerrish published 18 April 23 The blues-rock great’s solos were expressive, emotive, peerless: this lesson unpacks the dynamics, phrasing and power behind his approach
Learn the licks of 6 guitarists who defined country guitar playing By Jon Bishop published 14 April 23 Featuring Danny Gatton, Eldon Shamblin, Roy Clark, Chet Atkins, Jimmy Bryant and the inimitable Hank Garland, welcome to cowboy bootcamp for country guitar
Seven-note groupings can add some serious spice to your solos – just ask Steve Vai By Andy G Jones published 5 April 23 Looking to add the unexpected to your improv? Septuplets might be the answer, challenging the audience and yourself
