Achieving Absolute Fretboard Mastery, Part 11 By Steve Stine published 7 May 19 Get a comprehensive and absolute understanding of what modes are.
Combining Metal-Style Rhythm-Playing Techniques to Create Memorable Riffs By Metal Mike Chlasciak published 3 May 19 Learn a handful of riffs designed to sharpen up very specific and different aspects of your heavy-metal guitar technique.
'Crossroads' and Its Unsung Guitar Hero, Arlen Roth By Jonathan Graham published 30 April 19 You probably remember Steve Vai's legendary cameo, but the man behind much of the real guitar work in 'Crossroads' is often overlooked.
The Mastery of Frank Reckard and "Luxury Liner" By Damian Fanelli published 29 April 19 In the mood for some mind-blowing picking from a guitarist that you—quite possibly—have never heard of before?
Achieving Absolute Fretboard Mastery, Part 10 By Steve Stine published 29 April 19 Learn how to effectively organize and plan your solos.
Cacophony Guitar Duel: Jason Becker and Marty Friedman Shoot It Out in Japan By Damian Fanelli published 24 April 19 An all-too-brief guitar shoot-out featuring Cacophony guitarists Jason Becker and Marty Friedman.
Steve Vai Left Speechless After Dueling with a Brazilian Fan By Damian Fanelli published 24 April 19 A fun, spontaneous moment shared by two super-talented guitarists.
Examining Five Essential Minor Mode Scale Patterns By Metal Mike Chlasciak published 23 April 19 Focus on two essential minor modes, Dorian and Aeolian, with these scale patterns.
Peter Frampton Performs "Black Hole Sun" on 'Guitar Center Sessions' By Damian Fanelli published 22 April 19 Peter Frampton re-imagines one of Soundgarden's greatest songs.
How to Create Flowing, Stylish Licks Like Eric Clapton By Andy Aledort published 22 April 19 When it comes to spontaneous, improvised phrasing, there is perhaps no better blues-rock guitarist than Eric Clapton.
Eddie Van Halen Shares His Favorite Guitar Riffs By Guitar World Staff published 22 April 19 Eddie Van Halen shares his favorite guitar riffs—but not before asking if he could mention some of his own.
Watch Glen Campbell and Phil Baugh's 1965 "Guitar Duel" By Damian Fanelli published 22 April 19 There aren't too many "shred guitar" videos from 1965, but this one—featuring Glen Campbell and Phil Baugh—certainly qualifies.
Forgotten Guitar: John Lee Hooker and Ry Cooder Perform Live in 1992 By Jonathan Graham published 18 April 19 Two blues guitar greats team up for a terrific performance.
Essential Listening: Eric Johnson's 10 Greatest Guitar Songs By Damian Fanelli published 16 April 19 10 Eric Johnson tracks that we feel come pretty damn close to perfection.
Using the Harmonic Minor Scale and Phrygian-Dominant Mode to Create Neoclassical Metal-Style Solos By Jacky Vincent published 15 April 19 Craft some truly epic solos with the harmonic minor scale and phrygian-dominant mode.
Guitar Techniques of Prog-Rockers Gentle Giant, Yes, Genesis and King Crimson By Andy Aledort published 11 April 19 Examine the envelope-pushing sounds of some of the essential prog-rock bands of the Sixties/early Seventies era.
Cracking the (Steve) Morse Arpeggio Code By Troy Grady published 11 April 19 Get an inside look at the mechanical magic of his arpeggio picking technique.
Watch Jeff Beck and Steven Tyler Play "Train Kept A-Rollin" By Guitar World Staff published 26 March 19 Jeff Beck gets a little help from a famous friend at his 50th anniversary show.
Tour Dimebag Darrell's Guitar Vault, Home and Recording Studio By Guitar World Staff published 25 March 19 Get a private look at Dime's impressive guitar collection and recording studio.
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jeff Healey Play "Look at Little Sister" By Damian Fanelli published 25 March 19 A rarely seen video of Healey taking part in a Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble performance in 1987.