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“To some people, this is more of a ‘jazzy’ sound”: How to use dominant 7 arpeggios in a guitar solo
By Corey Congilio Published
Because you can't have enough exit ramps from traditional blues phrases, here's how you can use the notes of a dominant 7 chord to spice up your solos

5 chords that sound like they’re in an open tuning (but aren’t)
By Richard Barrett Published
Because sometimes retuning your guitar is, well, a pain in the backside – and there are workarounds

Charlie Starr on how to play “Piedmont” fingerstyle guitar
By Charlie Starr Published
The Blackberry Smoke frontman goes unplugged to give us a lesson in the fingerstyle techniques he applies in his day job

Hidden for four decades, the story behind the (almost) unheard outro solo on John Farnham’s smash hit, You’re the Voice
By Brett Garsed Published
Celtic rock bagpipe phrasing, THAT blazing arpeggio and a crazy bend that broke a string – learn how Brett Garsed played his solo in this exclusive feature

Joe Bonamassa breaks down the differences between P-90s and PAF humbuckers
By Joe Bonamassa Published
In this lesson, the blues maestro demonstrates how pickup choice affects the tone and can be used for different purposes

How to survive setbacks when music is your identity, not just your job
By Glen Phillips Published
Australian metal veteran Glen Phillips on what he wished he knew when he was starting out

The simple trick that adds sparkle to your songs: Nashville Tuning explained
By Stuart Ryan Published
David Gilmour, Keith Richards & Taylor Swift all do this…

Spiritbox's Mike Stringer shows you how syncopated bends can add extra spice to your metal playing
By Mike Stringer Published
Your 21st-century metal workshop is in session, as Stringer shows you how to play Spiritbox's Holy Roller
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