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August 2023

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17 articles

August 30
- There’s no such thing as an ‘acoustic guitar chord’ – but these 12 shapes sound amazing unplugged
August 28
- John Mayer is one of the most lyrical soloists playing today – learn his tricks to crafting memorable leads
August 25
- Your solos and rhythm playing will benefit from learning chords across the fretboard – and major 7ths are a great place to start
August 24
- “I love anything with a killer solo you can jam out to”: Welcome to the Sophie Lloyd masterclass, where the Machine Gun Kelly guitarist and YouTube shred sensation will give your rock chops a serious workout
August 18
- Pat Metheny is a true master of guitar, and every player can learn from his awe-inspiring fusion approach – expand your chops with these key concepts
August 16
- With blistering technique, a great ear for melody and an incredible rhythm guitar pocket, Steve Lukather is one of rock guitar’s all-time greats – upgrade your skills with his must-learn licks
August 15
- His liquid jazz-blues playing style made him one of the most sought-after session guitarists of all time – learn the secrets behind Larry Carlton’s most memorable solos
August 14
- No, arpeggios aren’t just for jazz and shred solos – here are 5 ways you can use them to freshen up any style of guitar playing
August 11
- Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page are some of guitar’s greatest trailblazers – learn their styles and level up your playing with this rock guitar deep-dive
August 10
- Jeff Loomis is one of metal’s most technically audacious players – and learning his techniques can really up your shred game
August 9
- Chris Rea is an underrated blues-pop force – his soulful slide playing is well worth investigating
August 8
- Why diminished phrases can be your secret weapon in a blues chord progression
August 7
- Everyone from Charlie Christian to Yngwie Malmsteen has used arpeggios in their guitar solos – here's how you can do it, too
August 6
- “It’s fun, and things can get swampy in a hurry”: Joe Bonamassa teaches you the fundamentals of slide guitar
August 3
- You've heard it in The Muppets and Ren and Stimpy – now learn Delibes' quirky masterpiece Pizzicato
August 2
- How to play gospel blues guitar and make something original – and thrilling – out of electric guitar's oldest art form
August 1
- 10 ways to make your guitar chords more interesting