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Meet the ‘no 5’ chord – the jazz-friendly option for guitar solos
By Richard Barrett Published
Sometimes finding the right chord is a process of subtraction. Here are five examples of how you can jazz up your chord vocab

Joe Bonamassa explains how “hiding” your guitar pick can make you a more expressive player
By Joe Bonamassa Published
Want to find your voice? Switch up your pick attack and put some character into your phrasing

If you learn one thing from Angus Young it should be this…
By Leon Todd Published
For those about to solo, you’ll be thunderstruck with the AC/DC guitar legend’s whole lotta use of open strings

Drop D is not just for grunge and metal – Joe Bonamassa explains how he uses it for blues guitar
By Joe Bonamassa Published
The blues guitar superstar unpacks his drop D approach and explains how you can use it in your own blues jams

Mastodon masterclass: Nick Johnston reveals his insane soloing techniques
By Nick Johnston Published
Luscious legato, hot hybrid picking, busy blues bends and creative chromaticism are the trademarks of Nick Johnston. Here are five of his favorite lead approaches

Why you don’t need open tunings to play slide guitar
By Richard Barrett Published
Blues legends like Muddy Waters often preferred playing slide in standard tuning. This lesson might convince you, too – and it makes a great introduction to slide

Country icon Dolly Parton’s ‘thumb and flick’ playing style is essential learning for acoustic players
By Stuart Ryan Published
The late music icon had a distinctive approach to country rhythm, using alternating bassline picking and bluegrass soloing techniques

Learn “pendulum” strumming – the secret to natural-sounding chords
By Jimmy Brown Published
Take your rhythm playing beyond beginner with this simple exercise
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