Latest about December 2018
'Intense Rock' Picking: A Brief Look at Paul Gilbert's Alternate Picking Technique
In an exclusive new lesson, Troy Grady breaks down the key techniques in Paul Gilbert's seminal 'Intense Rock' instructional video.
Superimposing "IV-Chord" Licks Over the "I"
How to solo over a single-chord groove or a “I-IV” (one-to-four) vamp.
Review: EarthQuaker Devices Aqueduct Vibrato Pedal
The Aqueduct is a real head-turner, not to mention one of the most fun pedals EarthQuaker Devices has ever produced.
Jesse Wells Talks New Welles Album, 'Red Trees and White Trashes'
“People pretty up the guitar too much.” Jesse Wells opens up about Welles' superlative debut album.
Great Applications of a Second-Inversion Chord
Look at a few brief examples of well-known songs that feature the use of a second-inversion chord.
Review: Fender American Original '60s Jazzmaster
The Fender American Original ’60s Jazzmaster certainly will inspire a new generation of players like the Sixties original did.
Understanding Suspended Seconds and Fourths
In this brand-new Joel Hoekstra lesson, take a look at rhythm guitar and the incorporation and understanding of suspended chords.
Paul Gilbert Dishes the Dirt on His Audacious New Album, 'Behold Electric Guitar'
In our December cover story, Paul Gilbert discusses how his newfound love of jazz, a different outlook on melodies and The Beatles inspired his eclectic new album.
