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How 440Hz became the “concert pitch” – and the argument to change it to 432Hz
A=432Hz – also known as “Verdi’s A” – is said by advocates to be in tune with the laws of nature and mathematically consistent with the universe
Jared James Nichols explains why we should all be using the blue note in our solos
The irrepressible Mr Nichols pays tribute to the flatted 5th, and explores the myriad ways that he uses it in his playing
Joe Bonamassa on the influence of the great Eric Johnson
What’s so special about Eric Johnson? “The tone, the technique, everything!” says Joe Bonamassa, and in this video lesson he shows us what he’s taken from the Texan virtuoso
Cory Wong on why approaching rhythm guitar like a drummer makes you a better guitar player
One of the great rhythm guitar virtuosos teaches us how not only to play to the beat but to be the beat itself. This video and tab lesson explains all...
Jared James Nichols on the art of the riff and what Eddie Kramer told him about songwriting
The fingerstyle blues-rock phenom shows us how open drone strings and simplicity can be used to write a riff that you can build a whole song around, just as he did on Honey Forgive Me
4 searing blues guitar solo ideas in the style of Steve Lukather
Lukather might have made his name in box-office rock and pop, but the blues underpins it all, and this quick-fire tutorial with tab and audio unleashes some serious soloing heat
Guitar Center CEO Gabe Dalporto lays out one of the store's biggest priorities – and it isn’t selling gear
Dalporto has already discussed his desire to improve the quality of gear that Guitar Center stocks – but he's also got his eye on avenue for growth
Sue Foley shares some blues you can use with 6 essential licks that all blues fans should know
Sue Foley's inaugural GW column kicks off with a bang! Blues you can use, people. This part one of a two-parter introduces essential walk-up licks to build your soloing vocabulary
