Latest articles by Andy Aledort
Expanding on Drone-Based Ideas for Riffs and Solos
Learn how one can apply position shifts in conjunction with the droning technique to broaden the melodic possibilities of a given lick or phrase.
How to Apply Arpeggio Patterns to a Cycle-of-Fourths Progression
Performing arpeggio patterns in this style poses interesting technical and fingering challenges that have been embraced by guitarists of every ilk.
Jimi Hendrix's 1968 Masterpiece, 'Electric Ladyland,' Just Got One Hell of a Deluxe Reissue
One of the greatest records ever made just got better.
The B.B. Box: learn B.B. King's trademark solo shape
Learn how to create some cool B.B.-style blues solo licks and phrases
How to Solo Like Angus Young, Jimmy Page and Tony Iommi
An in-depth study of the playing styles of three legends of hard-rock guitar.
How to Play Like Chicago Blues Guitar Legend Magic Sam
Learn how to play like one of the most talented and distinctive musicians in the pantheon of Chicago blues guitar greats.
Applying a Triplet Arpeggio Sequence to the Cycle of Fourths
Learn how to apply a triplet arpeggio sequence to the cycle of fourths.
Adding the Major Third to Minor Pentatonic and Blues Scale Phrases
Bolster your solos through melodic experimentation and contouring.
How to Create Guitar Solos That Convey Melodic Continuity
Learn how to establish a melodic phrase and then build upon it to develop a solo that conveys a sense of melodic continuity.
Arpeggio Studies Based on the Cycle of Fourths
Two of the most prevalent types of chord progressions are those based on cycles of fourths or fifths.
Playing Five-Chord Licks Over the One
Craft unexpected and unusual melodies by superimposing five chord licks over the one chord.
Further Exploration of Playing Slide in Open G Tuning
Investigating Muddy Waters and Johnny Winter-style bottleneck licks.
Chris Impellitteri Breaks Down His Latest Pyrotechnical Workout, 'The Nature of the Beast'
"I’ve never thought of myself as a ‘solo’ guy." Chris Impellitteri discusses his air-tight, super-heavy new album.
Mick Box Talks Uriah Heep's New Album, 'Living the Dream'
Nearly 50 years and 25 albums in, Uriah Heep are still going strong. We asked their longtime guitarist, Mick Box, how their latest epic came to be.
Examining Jimi Hendrix's Rhythm-Guitar Genius
Examine Hendrix's genius within the realm of rhythm guitar.
Slidedog: The Slide Guitar Mastery of Duane Allman
Learn Duane Allman's slide guitar techniques in this comprehensive lesson.
Superimposing "IV-Chord" Licks Over the "I"
How to solo over a single-chord groove or a “I-IV” (one-to-four) vamp.
A Pattern-Based Soloing Approach
Get the most out of sticking within a single fretboard position.
How to Harmonize Improvised Melodies Within the Structure of E Major Pentatonic
Learn how to traverse the fretboard while staying diatonic to a specific scale.
More Approaches to Soloing on a Pair of Adjacent Strings
Learn how to solo on the B and G strings, plus how to remain on them while traversing up and down the fretboard.
Stevie Ray Vaughan Lesson: How to Play "Couldn't Stand the Weather"
An in-depth look at the title track to Vaughan's second album.
How to Build a Guitar Solo Using Thematic Development
Build a musical “story” with your solos.
