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How string skipping can present your playing with new melodic possibilities that were previously out of reach
By Simon Barnard published
String skipping can introduce fresh arpeggios and wide interval phrases to your playing. Look no further than Sweet Child O' Mine for an example of its musical effectiveness

What is economy picking and how can it benefit your guitar playing?
By Simon Barnard published
A more efficient way to pick, economy picking will make you a more fluid player, whether you’re playing jazz and fusion or shred à la Yngwie Malmsteen

How to use economy picking: a beginner's guide to an expert technique
By Chris Brooks published
This primer on the often misunderstood picking approach is the first in a series that demystifies the process, and explains how it can take your playing to new heights

How to play guitar like 10 Chicago blues greats
By Andy Saphir published
Inject some authenticity into your blues playing as we turn back the clock with this lesson on the styles of Buddy Guy, Magic Slim, Otis Rush and many more

How to alternate pick on guitar: exercises to make you play faster
By Chris Bird published
Improve your lead guitar skills with a technique used by indie kids, shredders and blues hounds alike

Learn 20 rock guitar licks that will elevate your solos
By Total Guitar editors published
Expand your lead guitar vocabulary with solo ideas in the styles of Jimi Hendrix, Joe Bonamassa, David Gilmour and many more

John Mayer guitar lesson: 12 tips that will help you capture the essence of his versatile playing style
By Total Guitar editors published
From subtle acoustic works to full-blown rock, we look at the techniques behind the blues-rock superstar's inimitable style, with full tab and audio

How to strum 16th notes on guitar
By Total Guitar editors published
Beginner guitar: Take your rhythm guitar skills beyond the basics with this lesson on 16th-note rhythms
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