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Speed bursts are the path to Shred Heaven: boost your rock chops with 6 jaw-dropping examples (that won't break your fingers)
Learn how short and fast sequential patterns favoured by legends such as Paul Gilbert, John Petrucci and Zakk Wylde can be connected to create blazing solos
Charlie Starr’s open G slide soloing masterclass
In his latest GW column, the Blackberry Smoke guitarist shows us how open G frees us up from the same tired old note choices
Jared James Nichols on an essential guitar playing skill – how to bend the strings expressively
A set of electric guitar strings is no match for the bicep-curling, iron-pumping purveyor of blues power. He shows us how he makes his guitar scream
Charlie Starr on how to make open G tuning work for you
In his inaugural Guitar World column, the Blackberry Smoke guitarist declares his love for a tuning that he learned, aged 12, when checking out Honky Tonk Women
Master the 12-string guitar: restringing, tuning and strumming made simple
Jimmy Page, Pete Townshend, the Eagles, and Richie Sambora swear by 12-string guitars for sonic sparkle – after this guide, you will too
Joe Bonamassa reveals the secret to writing heavy riffs – and his methods might surprise you
Step back from the overdrive pedal, dial the gain back, and that extra clarity could well sound heavier in a band mix
Pete Townshend, Ray Davies and David Bowie all used third inversion chords – here’s why (and how) you should, too
If the idea of third inversions seems all upside down, fear not: these five examples show how easy they are to put together – and how musical they are when you apply them in a song
Cory Wong on how to arrange guitar and keyboards
The funkmeister puts Direct Flyte under the microscope to deliver a masterclass in arrangement. It's funk, sure, but there's some operatic influence in there, too, because that's just how Wong rolls
