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Dre DiMura tremolo picking lesson
How to master the art of tremolo picking – the indispensable picking technique heard in everything from death metal to surf rock that can power up your playing

By Dre DiMura Published

Sharpen your chops and ramp up your speed with our technique-focused workout inspired by power pickers Dick Dale, Jonny Greenwood and Kerry King

Techniques
Dick Dale, wielding a Fender Stratocaster, performs onstage
How Dick Dale made the Stratocaster the ultimate surf-rock weapon

By Jackson Maxwell Published

The surf guitar king was not only a Fender man to his bones – he had a close working relationship with Leo Fender himself

Guitarists
A black and white action shot of Link Wray behind dark sunglasses, bending a note on a Gibson SG and making it squeal
Instrumental guitar was pioneered by Link Wray, Les Paul and Hank Marvin – and they shaped the sound of every guitarist who followed

By Jon Bishop Published

We pay tribute to the kings of twang with this electric masterclass in early rock ’n’ roll instrumental guitar

Artist Lessons
60 years of instrumental rock
The history of instrumental rock

By Joe Matera Published

We look back at 60 years of the electric guitar-driven instrumental, from Link Wray and the Shadows to Dick Dale, Joe Satriani, Polyphia, Roopam Garg and beyond...

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Dick Dale: the life and times of the King of the Surf Guitar

By Alan di Perna Published

"I don’t know how to play a goddamned scale. I don’t know what a 13th is, or an augmented ninth. I could give a shit. All I do is make the guitar scream with pain or pleasure.”

Guitarists
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Family and Friends of Dick Dale Set Up GoFundMe Page to Assist With Medical Expenses

By Richard Bienstock Published

Dale passed away on March 16 the age of 81.

Guitarists
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10 Instrumental Surf Rock Songs You Need to Hear Now

By Damian Fanelli Published

A guide to 10 surf-rock tunes—played by nine different bands or artists—that should be on your reverb-drenched radar.

Music Releases
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Stevie Ray Vaughan and Dick Dale Play "Pipeline," a Video That's Got It All

By Damian Fanelli Published

What else do you need, really?

Music Releases
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Dick Dale, "King of the Surf Guitar," Dead at 81

By Jackson Maxwell Published

The legendary, often overlooked guitarist virtually singlehandedly invented surf-rock, and influenced everyone from The Beach Boys to Eddie Van Halen.

Guitarists
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The 10 Coolest Guitar Instrumentals of All Time

By By Alan di Perna Published

Guitar World presents the 10 coolest guitar instrumentals ever.

Guitars
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