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Dimebag Darrell wrote 42 lesson columns for Guitar World. Here’s the best advice he shared
By Dimebag Darrell published
We’ve collected the best of Dimebag’s “Riffer Madness” columns for the ultimate masterclass in the late Pantera guitarist’s trailblazing style

Embellishing guitar chords is the best way to liven up your rhythm work – learn 5 Eric Johnson-inspired chord voicings
By Richard Barrett published
Because sometimes you need a chord with a little more harmonic intrigue, we take a look at the theory behind embellished chords and how they can be used in everyday playing

“Spanning every conceivable style and technique, it’s a haven for guitarists who love to explore”: TrueFire review
By Simon Fellows last updated
The original online guitar learning resource may have the biggest learning library, but is it the best option right now? We take a deep dive into one of the most comprehensive guitar teaching platforms out there

Learn the soloing strategy that T-Bone Walker, B.B. King and Albert King all used, and will instantly make your blues solos sound more pro
By Jim Oblon published
Jim Oblon drops some blues science, demystifying the practice of alternating between parallel minor and major pentatonics

Jared James Nichols shows you how to use call-and-response blues phrasing
By Jared James Nichols published
This Blues Power-up for your playing will help your solos speak to the audience

How to play incorporate neoclassical, Danny Elfman-style arpeggios in your playing
By Andy Wood published
Classical-style arpeggios meet Gypsy jazz-flavored minor melodies in this exclusive video lesson from Andy Wood that’s inspired by Elfman’s soundtrack work for Tim Burton

Joe Bonamassa pays tribute to Lowell George – and his legendary Dumble
By Joe Bonamassa published
JoBo shares his Holy Grail amp and some ideas for how you can get into a slow blues solo (and how to get out)

Everyone from Metallica to jazz pros have made use of the ominous sound of the Locrian mode – here's how it could shake up your guitar playing
By Stuart Ryan published
The Locrian mode is the seventh and darkest mode derived from the major scale. Stuart Ryan takes you through the structure of the scale and gets creative with some rhythm and lead examples
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