These videos are bonus content related to the January 2012 issue of Guitar World. For full print reviews, lesson tabs and more, look for theJanuary 2012 issue of Guitar World on newsstands now, or purchase this issue in our online store here.
In this month's "Metal For Life," Metal Mike Chlasciak takes a look at one of the all-time great inventions for the electric guitar: the whammy bar!
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“The skill is in choosing which notes to emphasize, or maybe skip entirely, while maintaining the alternate strokes”: Why rhythm is as important as the notes you play in a blues guitar solo
“We often overlook this humble technique, yet it’s such an important tool for expressive rhythm and lead playing”: Palm muting is an essential guitar technique – but there’s a lot more to it than just chugging. Are you using it to its full potential?
