Jazz guitar theory 101: 5 ways you can use tritone substitutions to jazz up your chord progressions By Richard Barrett published 28 June 24 Tritone substitutions are jazz theory 101 – and you don't need a degree from Berklee to put them into practice
30 open tuning chords you need to know By Richard Barrett published 24 June 24 Expand your guitar vocab with chord ideas for Double Drop D, Open G, DADGAD, Open D and Open C tunings, favorite tunings for Keith Richards, Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Page and more
Build speed and finger independence now this bootcamp for your fretting hand By Karl Kerfoot published 21 June 24 Without exercise the body devours itself... And so it goes for guitar players. Time to flex those fingers, set the metronome, and get physical with this lesson from Pickup Music
How to play Hotel California on guitar – with the Eagles’ Don Felder By Damian Fanelli published 21 June 24 The man who cowrote one of classic rock’s all-time greatest songs shows you its iconic chord progression and solo licks
Want to be a good rhythm guitarist? You need to know your 7th chords – and the CAGED system can help you find them all over the neck By Simon Barnard published 19 June 24 It's time to throw some shapes on the fretboard, navigating using the CAGED system, and deploying chord choices that makes players like John Frusciante such great rhythm players
How to play Sweet Home Alabama on guitar By Chris Bird published 17 June 24 Learn one of the most iconic guitar intros of all time from this Lynyrd Skynyrd classic
Merle Travis, Lester Flatt and Hank Williams pioneered the Americana guitar style – and laid the groundwork for today’s country and bluegrass guitar stars By Stuart Ryan published 17 June 24 This lesson borrows from the pioneers of country and bluegrass that will whip your Travis picking and strumming into shape
Keith Richards is an electric guitar icon, but he prefers playing acoustic – and his unplugged Rolling Stones approach is full of smart ideas By Stuart Ryan published 16 June 24 Every player can learn a few tricks from Keef's characterful acoustic style – even if his rhythmic swagger will take longer to master
Dean Brown was a fusion master who played with everyone from Marcus Miller to Eric Clapton By John Wheatcroft published 16 June 24 Session ace, author and teacher, and a guitarist who put mind, body and soul into his playing, the late Dean Brown was a fusion legend. We pay tribute to his physical style
Dissonant guitar chords: 5 voicings that will add suspense and tension to your playing By Richard Barrett published 15 June 24 The Asus2(addb5) might sound mind-boggling, but it's easy to play, sounds fascinating, and is one of five voicings to add to your chord vocabulary
Your whammy bar can also be an amazing slide, capable of all kinds of mind-bending soundscapes By Jon Bishop published 14 June 24 Welcome to the Fabio Golfetti video masterclass, where you’re going to use your whammy bar like never before
Joe Bonamassa on why he loves the P-90s on his 1958 Gibson Les Paul Special – and the origins of its ‘TV Yellow’ finish By Joe Bonamassa published 13 June 24 The Les Paul Special is a simple slab of mahogany that doubles up on the P-90s and as JoBo attests, it is a highly recommended electric with a voice that can cut through the mix
How to play Come As You Are on guitar By Steve Allsworth published 12 June 24 Learn Kurt Cobain’s iconic Nirvana riff – a rite of passage for beginners and more experienced guitarists alike
Mike Zito is a blues-rock maestro with a classic rock sensibility – and learning his skills will add a timeless quality to your leads By Andy G Jones published 12 June 24 Co-founder of the Royal Southern Brotherhood, Mike Zito is a player's player, guaranteed to hit the bullseye with note choice and phrasing. This tab and video lesson takes you deep into his style
The Beatles were pop trailblazers and studio experimentalists, but the Fab Four also had a heavier side By Jon Bishop published 10 June 24 This lesson takes you into the three guitar styles of John Lennon, George Harrison and Paul McCartney, from electric 12-string work to slide solos
These 15 pioneering Fender Stratocaster players made the model their own – learn their trailblazing approaches By Jon Bishop published 4 June 24 Learn the signature styles of 15 Strat-wielding icons – including Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Nile Rodgers, H.E.R., Mark Knopfler and more
“No-one played like him before, and everyone played like him after”: Joe Bonamassa demonstrates the genius of Albert King By Joe Bonamassa published 31 May 24 Joe Bonamassa pays homage to one of his favourite blues influences – and why he can’t play a slow blues without asking, “What would Albert do?”
10 things every beginner guitarist needs to know By Jenna Scaramanga last updated 30 May 24 Chords and scales, rhythm and lead: these core skills set you up for success in any style
10 Eric Johnson techniques that will take your solos up a notch By John Wheatcroft published 29 May 24 The Texas virtuoso has a phenomenal command of touch, tone and technique – find out how you can apply his playing approaches to your own style
Get to grips with double-stops in our definitive lesson on the cornerstone technique By Simon Barnard published 28 May 24 Playing two notes together is an essential addition to any guitarist’s arsenal – and can be used in any kind of style
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