Latest about music theory
Shake up your progressions with 5 chords that are neither major nor minor
How using the Hendrix chord and the sus chords favoured by Andy Summers can add intrigue and options for your songwriting
How to play the major scale on guitar
Beginner guitar: This scale is the foundation for basically everything, so it's essential learning for all aspiring players
How to go beyond pentatonics in a blues guitar solo
Thanks to John Mayer, Journeyman-era Eric Clapton is having a moment, and this lesson lets you climb into that '80s vocal blues guitar style
Learn how to target chord tones when soloing over a chord progression
Andy Timmons teaches you horizontal single-string ideas to make your lead playing melodically compelling
How omitting the 5th in chords can open doors to a much wider musical vocabulary
A little chord theory can go a long way with new voicings freshening your approach to rhythm guitar
Shake up your leads with these one-string bend techniques
Mastering precise bends on the B string can offer new ideas for pentatonic solos
Refresh your lead playing with Vinnie Moore's guide to superimposing triads within soloing sequences
This lesson will help you cast aside your go-to licks and think deeper about tonality
How to use alternating four- and five-note patterns to add intrigue to your solos
Vinnie Moore shares his approach to adding a taste of the unexpected when playing lead guitar
