solo Latest about solo Kirk Hammett reveals his 3 favorite Metallica guitar solos By Matt Owen published 21 December 20 Find out which his solos make Kirk's cut Guitarists How the major hexatonic scale can help you bust out of a soloing rut By Andy Aledort published 28 August 20 Refresh your lead playing by adopting new positions on the fretboard Lessons Give your solos a sinister edge with the diminished scale By Charlie Griffiths published 8 July 20 Explore the scale beloved of Fredrik Thordendal and Allan Holdsworth with symmetrical fretboard shapes, Dim7 chords and a fresh perspective on major triads Techniques 1 2 Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM GUITARWORLD...1Bad Company’s Paul Rodgers drops out of this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony2Slash on his return to Guns N’ Roses, changing up the Sweet Child O’ Mine solo, and what needs to happen for a new GNR album 3When Joanne Shaw Taylor was discovered at 15 by an ’80s music legend – and the biggest piece of advice he gave her4When Eddie Van Halen crash-tested one of EVH’s most iconic guitar amps – and risked 5150 Studios in the process5Former G&L employee speaks out following quiet closure of company – as Fender purchases the 'Leo Fender' trademark
Kirk Hammett reveals his 3 favorite Metallica guitar solos By Matt Owen published 21 December 20 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 published 28 August 20 Refresh your lead playing by adopting new positions on the fretboard
Give your solos a sinister edge with the diminished scale By Charlie Griffiths published 8 July 20 Explore the scale beloved of Fredrik Thordendal and Allan Holdsworth with symmetrical fretboard shapes, Dim7 chords and a fresh perspective on major triads
