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Joe Bonamassa pays tribute to Dickey Betts in this video and tab lesson
Les Paul in hand, Bonamassa shows us two examples of how Betts might phrase a solo, one using the "country scale," the other using the minor pentatonic
From heartbreaking vibrato to fire-breathing leads, Gary Moore was one of the blues’ most versatile guitarists
This Gary Moore lesson teaches you two sides to the late blues icon’s playing
From boogie riffs to alternate tunings, here are 14 ways to play like Aerosmith’s Joe Perry
Simply unbutton your shirt, wear your guitar low, and walk this way for a masterclass the Aerosmith guitarist's signature style
Paul Simon is one of the all-time great songwriters, but he’s a remarkable guitar player, too
There is a case to be made that Paul Simon is one of the most underrated players ever, but maybe that's because he always foregrounds the song. This lesson shows just what a clever player he is
John Lee Hooker enlisted his talents and Woodstock made him a guitar legend – nobody builds a blues solo like Carlos Santana
Ever since his Woodstock performance in '69, Santana has been one of the world's biggest guitar talents, with a melodic sensibility few can match. We go deep into his lead style
This lesson in Alex Skolnick of Testament’s virtuoso lead style is a true trial by fire
Mixing alternate picking with smooth legato runs, book smart theory with the instincts of a berserker, Skolnick took Testament to a new level
Dickey Betts helped to forge the sound not only of The Allman Brothers Band, but of blues-influenced Southern rock as we know it
This video lesson has two studies for you, one a rhythm piece that requires a deft touch and Betts' exquisite sense of space and feel, the other a solo that's all about feel, timing and details
How Steve Vai helped Jacob Collier become a better player without even touching a guitar
The newly crowned Strandberg signature artist discusses how Vai’s progressive mentality informed his approach to the guitar
Why learning Americana guitar styles will open up a whole new world for your acoustic playing
From Maybelle Carter’s famous ‘pick and flick’ approach to Pete Seeger’s banjo-style techniques – it’s all here in a lesson that will make you a more rounded player
“The most well-known user of this instrument was universally beloved for having one of the heaviest guitar tones of all time”: Joe Bonamassa explains why you can rule the world with one pickup
In this video lesson inspired by Leslie West, Joe Bonamassa puts the single-pickup rock 'n' roll machine through its paces with some riffs and licks that make good use of open strings
