Learn the rhythm and soloing styles of Pearl Jam's Mike McCready By Martin Cooper published 30 January 23 A fusion of classic rock with elements of funk, Pearl Jam's sound is unique and slippery, and this lesson in McCready's style offers a stern test of your rhythm and pentatonic phrasing
Guitar lessons you can learn from Hank B. Marvin, instrumental guitar's first superstar and master of the whammy bar By Jon Bishop published 27 January 23 Hank Marvin's melodic sensibility and mastery of dynamics is second to none, and this lesson takes you deep into a style that influenced some of the greatest players ever
Get your alternate-picking lines swinging with these triplet and sextuplet solo ideas By Andy G Jones published 26 January 23 Humanize your lead playing with some rhythmic variety with this lesson inspired by the virtuoso solos of Mr Paul Gilbert
Take your playing from blues to jazz and back with this lesson in the great George Benson’s style By John Wheatcroft published 25 January 23 Explore George Benson's bluesier side with these blues-jazz phrases and double-stop chord voicings, and learn how to combine them in a way that's rhythmically captivating
How to use palm muting to add weight and tighten up your playing By Simon Barnard published 24 January 23 No rhythm game is complete without the ability to palm-mute and thicken up your riffs. Welcome to bootcamp for your picking hand, with rhythms in the style of James Hetfield, Al Di Meola and more
Master the guitar style of 8 folk-rock legends, from John Martyn to Jimmy Page By Stuart Ryan published 23 January 23 This lesson takes a deep dive into the '60s and '70s music that blurred the line between the acoustic and electric and spoke to a rich British folk heritage
Video lesson: Learn how to play Hair by Larry Graham By Nick Wells published 21 January 23 Jacob Umansky unravels the slap bass secrets of Sly and The Family Stone’s bass ace Larry Graham
Get to grips with eight-finger tapping with this lesson on master guitarist TJ Helmerich By Charlie Griffiths published 20 January 23 For those who have completed Woodshedding 101 and are ready to progress to the outer limits of shred, Charlie Griffiths offers five expert licks in the style of Todd Joseph Helmerich
How to play Master of Puppets on guitar By Jamie Hunt published 20 January 23 Learn the legendary Metallica riff that found a new lease of life on Stranger Things
How to play Greensleeves on guitar By Declan Zapala published 19 January 23 One of the most famous songs to have emerged from Renaissance England is melancholy and sublime, capable of melting hearts, and a real test of your classical chops
Jazz up your chord progressions with this introduction to voice leading By Richard Barrett published 18 January 23 Thou shalt Joe Pass with this lesson in gradual transitions between chords, which allow you to move around the fretboard for new musical ideas
Learn the rhythm and lead styles of all-star rock guitar double act Richie Kotzen and Adrian Smith By Martin Cooper published 16 January 23 The Winery Dogs and Iron Maiden guitarists are united by a shared love of classic rock, and bring contrasting styles to bear on rock guitar
Need some inspiration? Liven up your playing with these 10 fresh techniques By Jon Bishop published 13 January 23 Welcome to electric guitar bootcamp, with quickfire lessons in techniques inspired by Jeff Beck, Joe Satriani and Jimi Hendrix
How to play Back in Black on guitar By Chris Bird published 13 January 23 Learn one of the greatest riffs of all time from Australian rock legends AC/DC
Spice up your funk rhythm chops with this Shane Theriot video masterclass By Andy Saphir published 9 January 23 The New Orleans virtuoso and MD of hit TV show Live From Daryl’s House has a style that's all hot sauce and flavor, and here he shares the tricks behind his tracks
How to make the most of open strings in blues guitar solos By Andy Aledort published 6 January 23 Learn the pentatonic solo approaches epitomized by Muddy Waters and adopted by every blues player since
How to target chord tones with string bends and make your solos sing By Andy Timmons published 5 January 23 Ring the changes with Andy Timmons’ masterclass in expressive string bending
Joe Bonamassa shows you his tips and tricks for soloing over a minor blues By Joe Bonamassa published 4 January 23 One of today’s biggest blues guitarists reveals how to structure a solo for maximum expressive effect
Hone your alternate picking with this technique workout By Simon Barnard published 27 December 22 Alternate picking is among the most vital guitar techniques – just ask Paul Gilbert. Fine-tune your approach with these examples spanning surf, rock, country and neoclassical metal
Lessons you can learn from Slash‘s blues guitar solos By Phil Short published 23 December 22 Learn how to keep your solos fresh and memorable with this look at the Guns N‘ Roses icon‘s bluesier side
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