A Guitar Player's Excuses By Tyler Larson published 11 July 17 We’ve all made excuses for why we can’t do something. If only we could be held accountable… if only we had somebody to show us the light…
Forgotten Guitar: Yngwie Malmsteen Plays Drums, Sitar and an ES-335 in Rare Footage By Jonathan Graham published 29 June 17
Messing Up on Guitar (and Why It Doesn’t Matter) By Tyler Larson published 29 June 17 Sometimes when we’re ripping some licks on guitar, we can get caught in our own heads and psyche ourselves out, causing mistakes in our playing.
Here’s What Using a Fidget Spinner on Guitar Sounds Like By Guitar World Staff published 26 June 17 Here's what it sounds like to use a fidget spinner—customized with glued-on pics—on guitar.
Dude Plays Metallica's "Hardwired" on a Sitar—and It's Killer By Damian Fanelli published 14 June 17 Is it just me or has the sitar been making inroads into metal—not to mention traditionally guitar-centric media coverage—in the past few months?
The Seven Types of Guitar Players By Tyler Larson published 13 June 17 Every guitar player has a voice. That voice is founded on the influences we take and the genres we enjoy, as well as the amount of time we invest in different techniques and approaches.
10 Ways to Help Your Band Hate You By Damian Fanelli published 12 June 17 Here's a new videofrom Texas Blues Alley, the people who brought you How to Be a Jerk Guitarist in 10 Easy Steps.
How Metallica, Slayer and Pantera Sound with a Clean Guitar Tone By Christopher Scapelliti published 7 June 17
True Life: I’m Addicted to Dive Bombs By Tyler Larson published 6 June 17 Dive bomb addiction is one of the harshest sicknesses a guitar player can encounter.
Every Guitar Technique in One Solo By Tyler Larson published 5 June 17 Becoming a versatile guitar player is something everyone should consider, regardless of whether your passion lies, genre-wise.
The Worst Thing About Playing Guitar (and the Best Thing) By Tyler Larson published 1 June 17 This bit of knowledge is something that took me longer to learn than any insane sweep-picking arpeggio or ridiculous alternate-picking run.
Can a Fender Guitar in Standard Tuning Be Heavy? By Guitar World Staff published 22 May 17 In his latest video, internet guitar guy Jared Dines, whose clips appear from time to time on GuitarWorld.com, answers the musical question:Can a Fender guitar in standard tuning be "heavy"?
AC/DC: A Five-Minute Guitar-and-Drum Chronology By Damian Fanelli published 19 May 17 Some of you might remember drummerKye Smith, whose popular video, "The Beatles: A Five-Minute Drum Chronology," enjoyed its 15 minutes of fame last year.
Watch Joanna Connor Shred on Slide Guitar By Damian Fanelli published 19 May 17 Joanna Connor might be the best—or most original—blues-based slide guitar player you're likely to come across today. Or tomorrow.
Forgotten Guitar: Rare Footage of Jimi Hendrix’s Full Performance at the Albert Hall in 1969 By Jonathan Graham published 12 May 17 Jimi Hendrix played London's Royal Albert Hall on three occasions between 1967 and 1969, firstly sharing the bill with likes of (the) Pink Floyd, the Amen Corner, the Nice and the Move.
Forget About Down Tuning. Does Up Tuning Sound Heavy? By Christopher Scapelliti published 10 May 17 Guitarists like to tune down to make their metal riffs sound heavier.But what happens to a metal riff when you tune up? Does it end up sounding wimpy?
Don’t Be Nervous to Play in a Guitar Store By Tyler Larson published 9 May 17 Do you dread heading down to your local guitar store?
What Kind of "Guitar Store Guitarist" Are You? By Damian Fanelli published 8 May 17 In his latest video,"Every Guitar Store Guitarist," online guitar guy Jared Dines imitates a slew of typical "guitar store guitarists."
When Your Online Guitar Students Should Be Teaching You By Tyler Larson published 5 May 17 You don’t need me to tell you that the Internet has connected humanity in ways our forefathers never could have imagined.
Watch Michael J. Fox Play "All Along the Watchtower" with Dave Matthews By Damian Fanelli published 4 May 17