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Thematic Development, and the Bridge of “T.E. Ranch”

By Tommy Emmanuel

Learn more about thematic development from acoustic maestro Tommy Emmanuel.

“Mirroring” Fretboard Shapes 12 Frets Higher with Taps

By Joel Hoekstra

Learn how to take a fretboard shape for a given note sequence and “octave mirror” it by “previewing” each note an octave higher.

The Conclusion of My Wailing, David Gilmour-Style “Moonlight Sonata” Melody

By Jimmy Brown

Review: Henriksen Bud Guitar Amp

By Chris Gill

Mark Holcomb Lesson: Angular Rhythms and Unusual Chord Voicings, and More on “Mile Zero”

By Mark Holcomb

John Petrucci Discusses Dream Theater's Epic New 34-Song Album, 'The Astonishing'

By Joe Bosso

John Petrucci lets out a warm, self-deprecating laugh when I remind him of his opening remark in his first Guitar World cover story in November 2013: “Complacency is the enemy.”

Review: EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold Pedal

By Chris Gill

John Petrucci Demos and Discusses His Signature Mesa/BoogieJP2C Amp

By Joe Bosso

Review: PRS Guitars S2 Singlecut Standard Satin

By Chris Gill

The Unorthodox, Percussive-Slapping Style of Singing Guitarist Raul Midón

By Dale Turner

How to Solo on the Grateful Dead’s “Eyes of the World”

By Andy Aledort

March 2016 Guitar World Gear and Lesson Videos

By Guitar World Staff

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