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By Mark McStea Published
With Hendrix, MC5, and Stooges influences, these antsy San Diego rockers put on a show you’re not likely to forget

By Nick Wells Published
Whether you're a beginner or a pro, these 5 finger exercises will help all areas of your bass playing – from fret work and picking to ear training and theory

By Jamie Hunt Published
This Greg Howe and Joe Satriani-favored technique will whip your hammer-ons, pull-offs, tapping, and muting into shape

By Phil Weller Published
IV's rig secrets revealed, from guitars and effects, to tones and tuning – plus, our pick of budget alternatives to his go-to gear

By Cecil Alexander Published
Cecil Alexander shows you how to take the blues scale and make it jazz

By Charlie Griffiths Published
Mancuso's debut LP The Journey is a tour de force of technique and imagination. We take a look at how the young Italian virtuoso's approach can make you a better player now

By Jon Bishop Published
There's no messing around with this tab and video lesson: it’s time to workshop some lead guitar ideas and get your solos spotlight-worthy

By Matt Owen Published
Dante Frisiello watched Steve Vai, Eric Johnson and Joe Satriani night in, night out, during the recent G3 tour – and it's helped him develop his own definition of what it means to be a virtuoso

By Joe Dean Published
Overcoming plateaus in your guitar practice is about confronting the aspects of playing that you find difficult, and then finding a routine that works for you

By Charlie Griffiths Published
We unpack the Brazilian maestro's signature style, whipping your sweep, hybrid and alternate picking into shape
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