Total Guitar created a scientifically perfect guitar solo – here’s what it sounds like and how to play it By Total Guitar editors We've followed the science. It's time to shred. Are you ready for Franken-solo?
Kirk Hammett reveals his 3 favorite Metallica guitar solos By Matt Owen Find out which his solos make Kirk's cut
How the major hexatonic scale can help you bust out of a soloing rut By Andy Aledort Refresh your lead playing by adopting new positions on the fretboard
Give your solos a sinister edge with the diminished scale By Charlie Griffiths Explore the scale beloved of Fredrik Thordendal and Allan Holdsworth with symmetrical fretboard shapes, Dim7 chords and a fresh perspective on major triads
Beginner guitar: how to write guitar solos By Chris Bird, James Uings Fire up your solos the easy way by using chords you already know to build your leads
