Latest articles by Troy Grady
Learn Yngwie Malmsteen's legendarily fast rotational picking mechanic
Malmsteen's rotational motion mechanic is a highly capable all-rounder and also a great introduction to rotational picking techniques that are so common in guitar
Cracking the Code with Troy Grady: How to Play Vinnie Moore’s “Pepsi Lick”
An in-depth look at Vinnie Moore’s legendary “Pepsi Lick.”
Michael Angelo Batio Talks Sweep Arpeggio Origins
Get a fascinating glimpse of the thought process behind Batio's famously silky sweep arpeggio technique.
Cracking the Code with Troy Grady: Eric Johnson's Pickslanting Pentatonics
Learn the foundational skill of Johnson's lead style.
Guitar Anatomy: Four Fundamental Movements Every Guitarist Should Know
Guitarists can take a big leap forward in their mechanical abilities by learning these simple movements.
Molly Tuttle's Amazing Freightliner Precision
Watching Molly Tuttle switch effortlessly between rhythm comping and high-velocity single-note lead lines is like listening to at least two guitarists at once.
Cracking the (Steve) Morse Arpeggio Code
Get an inside look at the mechanical magic of his arpeggio picking technique.
Conquering the Scale with Michael Angelo Batio
Even though we tend to think of scale playing as the ultimate speed test, speed itself isn't really the problem. It's switching strings.
Martin Miller's 21st-Century Picking Mechanics
Martin Miller's seemingly effortless command of picking mechanics represents the future of what we can all expect a good guitar player to be able to do.
Joscho Stephan: Django vs. Yngwie Arpeggios
A fascinating study in two iconic styles of arpeggio playing.
Diminishing the Devil: Steve Vai's 'Crossroads' Fours
A comprehensive breakdown of Steve Vai's incredible descending diminished fours lick from 'Crossroads.'
Bedrock of Shred: Al Di Meola's Amazing Sixes
Grab your guitar and learn how to shred, Di Meola-style.
The Eddie Van Halen Tremolo Mechanic
Examine Eddie Van Halen’s legendarily unique approach to tremolo picking.
'Intense Rock' Picking: A Brief Look at Paul Gilbert's Alternate Picking Technique
In an exclusive new lesson, Troy Grady breaks down the key techniques in Paul Gilbert's seminal 'Intense Rock' instructional video.
Cracking the Code with Troy Grady: Albert Lee's Country Curve
Dive deep into Albert Lee's incredibly fluid country picking with this lesson.
From Doc Watson to Carl Miner: The Power of Bluegrass Crosspicking
A primer on bluegrass crosspicking.
How Do You Create a Viral Guitar Hit? Mika Tyyskä and 'The Guitar Shred Show'
What do you do when there's no single job that encompasses everything you want to do? You create one!
