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Joe Bonamassa explains the soloing secrets of his hero Gary Moore – and says no Moore, no Bonamassa
By Joe Bonamassa published
No Moore, no Bonamassa, says Joe, as he puts together four blazing solo ideas inspired by the late blues-rock force of nature

Steve Vai, Eric Johnson and Joe Satriani share the secrets behind 3 instrumental epics in these exclusive Guitar World lessons
By Matt Owen published
The three G3 virtuosos break down hits both classic and modern to celebrate the release of the G3 Reunion Live album

Rewire your lead playing with four soloing ideas inspired by contemporary blues maestros
By Richard Barrett published
Expand upon traditional blues approaches with this lesson in the style of Joe Bonamassa and Eric Johnson

Why rhythm is as important as the notes you play in a blues guitar solo
By Richard Barrett published
Inspired by Eric Gales, Joe Walsh, Earth, Wind & Fire and Motown, this blues lesson puts the rhythm first

How to palm mute on guitar – and take it from beginner to pro
By Jamie Humphries published
First used by ’50s legends Chet Atkins and Les Paul, it is rock, metal and punk that have made palm muting so popular today

How to introduce “murder mystery” guitar chords to your playing – without getting your fingers in a twist
By Richard Barrett published
Altered chords should not scare anyone. Here are five shapes to explore when looking for a chord with some dramatic dissonance

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
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