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Jason Richardson gives his take on the timeless ‘music theory versus ear training’ debate
Is music theory necessary to write guitar solos that stand the test of time? All That Remains' lead guitarist weighs in...
Al Di Meola reveals why guitarists should focus on their feet to develop a great sense of rhythm
The fusion virtuoso discusses why the foot is key to anchoring a great sense of rhythm in any guitar player
Watch Al Di Meola play Race with Devil on Spanish Highway with Steve Vai
This intimate rehearsal clip shows the fretwork of both guitar legends up-close
Al Di Meola on why he opts to practice on an acoustic guitar – even when preparing for electric-heavy tours
Di Meola says a nylon guitar's response time is slower than that of an electric, which forces the player to work harder, especially when executing fast phrases
How Al Di Meola’s peerless alternate-picking style changed the landscape of guitar playing
The fusion master influenced a generation of players, and this lesson will show you why – and make you a cleaner, more accurate player in the process
Al Di Meola gives his take on the Matteo Mancuso phenomenon
Al Di Meola stresses how important it is for young guitarists to develop their songwriting skills alongside their technique
“Is it just me, or is that Stone Gossard and/or Mike McCready doing The Gojira Pick Scrape™?” March 2024 Guitar World editors’ picks
From indie folk, full-throttle blues rock and flamenco-meets-fusion to the guitar crossover episode you never knew you needed – here are our standout guitar tracks from the past 30 days
“A journey through Al's musical evolution, showcasing his virtuosity and vision”: Al Di Meola spent four years crafting his latest album – and its first single is a fusion-meets-flamenco masterclass
Twentyfour began life as a simple reflective acoustic record but soon turned into something far more expansive, as evidenced by its seven-minute lead single, Fandango
“We are back!” Al Di Meola plays live for the first time since his onstage heart attack, returning to the songs – and the Gibson Les Paul – that first made his name
Fan-shot footage shows the fusion guitar icon appears to to have made a strong recovery, following his onstage health scare last fall
