Watch Matt Scharfglass pick, slap and pop his way to glory on the striking new Spector NS Ethos bass By Richard Bienstock published 15 March 21 With a poplar burl top and eye-catching finishes, the NS Ethos represents “a really cool refresh on a classic design”
A guitarist's guide to playing bass: 20 tips to help you think like a bassist By Matt Scharfglass published 26 June 20 More at home with six strings? This guide will help you demystify the low-end
Kickstart your songwriting with these ultra-useful chord progressions By Matt Scharfglass published 29 January 20 Though no amount of information about songwriting can turn someone into Paul McCartney, this lesson will help you come closer to fully realizing your abilities
The Most Difficult Song I’ve Ever Transcribed—and It's Not by Yngwie Malmsteen By Matt Scharfglass published 28 March 19 Sometimes the most unassuming songs are actually the most complex...
What Guitarists Get Wrong When They Play AC/DC's "Dirty Deeds" By Guitar World Staff published 14 September 18 Learn the proper way to play this AC/DC classic.
Are Guitarists Bigger Douchebags Than Bassists? By Matt Scharfglass published 26 September 17 Although I play a guitarist on TV, I’m actually a bass player. That’s what comes naturally to me.
Get a Free 'Play Rock Bass!' Lesson at the 'Guitar World Lessons' Store — Video By Guitar World Staff published 5 August 15
Top of the Pops: Learn to Play "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People By Matt Scharfglass published 5 September 11 In this new series Top of the Pops, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass teaches you how to play the guitar parts in the hottest songs on the pop charts right now.
Top of the Pops: Learn to Play "Adolescents" by Incubus By Matt Scharfglass published 2 September 11 In this new series Top of the Pops, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass teaches you how to play the guitar parts in the hottest songs on the pop charts right now.
Top of the Pops: Learn to Play "Rope" by Foo Fighters By Matt Scharfglass published 31 August 11 In this new series Top of the Pops, Guitar World's Matt Scharfglass teaches you how to play the guitar parts in the hottest songs on the pop charts right now.
Just Play: I've Come to Terms with My Inability to Sing -- And It Sucks! By Matt Scharfglass published 4 August 11
Just Play: Confessions of a Multi-Instrumentalist Who Just Can't Sing By Matt Scharfglass published 21 July 11
Top of the Pops: Mumford & Sons, "The Cave" By Matt Scharfglass published 19 July 11 In this three-minute video lesson, Matt Scharfglass and his Epiphone show you how to play the verse to the Mumford & Songs song "The Cave" from their 2010 album, Sigh No More.
Shredding: Not That There's Anything Wrong With It ... By Matt Scharfglass published 22 June 11 While I'm thrilled that my first-ever blog post seemed to resonate with so many people, I want to clarify that I am not putting down shredders at ALL.