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Joe Bonamassa pays tribute to the late, great Irish blues-rock icon Rory Gallagher
By Joe Bonamassa published
He might have only just learned how to pronounce Gallagher's name properly, but JoBo is a player who idolized the man, and will pay tribute to him in three shows this summer in Cork, Ireland

Think playing rhythm guitar is boring? Cory Wong is here to change your mind
By Cory Wong published
In his inaugural Guitar World column, Cory Wong establishes the principles – and the mentality – of good rhythm playing, and how you can make yours fun

By thumb-picking bass notes while playing a melody, you can be your own rhythm section – Jared James Nichols shows you how
By Jared James Nichols published
The pickless blues-rock powerhouse demonstrates some picking hand independence strategies that gets it working up a rhythm that works a treat for the solo musician

Jimmy Reed was one of the most influential blues guitarists to ever live – and his fingerpicking style makes an incredible launching pad for improvisation
By Jim Oblon published
Jim Oblon cracks open the box to present us with a blues lesson to refresh your rhythm game

Why rhythm is as important as the notes you play in a blues guitar solo
By Richard Barrett published
Inspired by Eric Gales, Joe Walsh, Earth, Wind & Fire and Motown, this blues lesson puts the rhythm first

How to introduce “murder mystery” guitar chords to your playing – without getting your fingers in a twist
By Richard Barrett published
Altered chords should not scare anyone. Here are five shapes to explore when looking for a chord with some dramatic dissonance

Embellishing guitar chords is the best way to liven up your rhythm work – learn 5 Eric Johnson-inspired chord voicings
By Richard Barrett published
Because sometimes you need a chord with a little more harmonic intrigue, we take a look at the theory behind embellished chords and how they can be used in everyday playing

Learn the soloing strategy that T-Bone Walker, B.B. King and Albert King all used, and will instantly make your blues solos sound more pro
By Jim Oblon published
Jim Oblon drops some blues science, demystifying the practice of alternating between parallel minor and major pentatonics
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