More Open-String Lick Ideas from Metallica's Kirk Hammett By Kirk Hammett In this classic GW lesson, Kirk Hammett demonstrates some lead ideas that use open-string notes.
Thematic Development, and the Bridge of “T.E. Ranch” By Tommy Emmanuel Learn more about thematic development from acoustic maestro Tommy Emmanuel.
Mastering the Modes of G Major with Three Notes Per String By Nita Strauss This approach offers an economical way to cover a lot of fretboard ground while broadening the availability of notes within a given position.
Using String Skipping to Create Multi-Octave Tapped Arpeggios By Guthrie Govan How to employ fretboard tapping in conjunction with string skipping to achieve a very smooth and even sound when playing arpeggios.
Melodic Phrasing and Playing Over Blues Changes By Alex Skolnick Learn some more about melodic phrasing from Testament's Alex Skolnick!
Lindsey Buckingham Teaches Fleetwood Mac's "Landslide" By Guitar World Staff Lindsey Buckingham teaches you how to play "Landslide," and goes in-depth on his picking style.
How to Fingerpick Like Chet Atkins By Tommy Emmanuel Learn how to fingerpick like Chet Atkins from a Chet Atkins-certified guitar player!
How to Make a Guitar Solo Sing By Joe Don Rooney How to make your solos really connect with a live audience.
The Basics and Beyond: An In-Depth Guitar Lesson by Steve Vai By Steve Vai and Andy Aledort Grab your guitar and sit down for a comprehensive, GW-exclusive guitar masterclass taught by Steve Vai.
Outside-the-Box Shred Lesson: A Tribute to the Late, Great Shawn Lane By Mike Orlando Learn some great Shawn Lane-style licks with this lesson.
Steve Stevens: The Right Way to Play Billy Idol's "Rebel Yell" By Damian Fanelli Steve Stevens spill the beans about the lick's bluesy roots—and shows you how to play it correctly.
Moving Across the Fretboard in Unusual Ways to Produce Unique Runs By John Petrucci This kind of “positional wizardry” can be used to generate interesting melodic patterns that can be used in a variety of ways.
No Pain, No Strain — Warming Up to Avoid Hand Injuries By Marty Friedman Learn some great warmup exercises from Marty Friedman.
Tosin Abasi's Introduction to Double Picking By Tosin Abasi Get a lesson in double picking from Tosin Abasi.
New Horizons in Acoustic Guitar: Using Unusual Techniques and Tunings By Mike Dawes Experimenting with new tunings can open up new creative avenues.
Applying Second Intervals to Arpeggiated Riff Ideas By Joel Hoekstra Learn how to use second intervals in different areas of the fretboard and on different string groups.
John Petrucci Lesson: Combining Triad Arpeggios to Form Polytonal Chordal Allusions By John Petrucci Learn how to use triadic arpeggio forms within your riffs and solos as a tool to create rich-sounding, poly-chordal sounds.
Hitting the Pocket: The Importance of Dynamics and Grooving When Soloing By Mike Stern Awareness of one’s rhythmic pacing is among the most important aspects of ensemble guitar playing.
Full Shred with Marty Friedman: Using String-Bending and Vibrato to Personalize a Melody By Marty Friedman Marty Friedman details a few of the string-bending and vibrato techniques he uses and their best musical applications.
Using Triad Arpeggios to Imply More Complex Chord Qualities By John Petrucci Learn how you can utilize simple triadic shapes and patterns in order to imply more complex and varied chord qualities.
