Latest about Lessons
Philip Sayce channels the blues licks of the greats – and his masterclass will supercharge your pentatonic solos
The Canadian maestro is your instructor today, and for this lesson you're going to be digging deep for some Texas sizzle and red-hot pentatonic turnarounds
Instrumental guitar was pioneered by Link Wray, Les Paul and Hank Marvin – and they shaped the sound of every guitarist who followed
We pay tribute to the kings of twang with this electric masterclass in early rock ’n’ roll instrumental guitar
Trey Anastasio masterclass: nail the Phish frontman’s unique approach to songwriting and soloing
Anastasio draws from influences across the musical spectrum. This lesson breaks down his dynamic soloing and songwriting approach
5 shapes to try using 6/9 chords – a voicing loved by the likes of Brian Setzer and a perfect closer
What are 6/9 chords? Well, it might sound complicated but they simply have the 6th and 9th of the parent scale, and their stacking of 4ths gives them a sound like no other
Open G minor chords: 5 shapes you need to know
Tuned D G D G Bb D, open G minor will give you a fresh perspective on the instrument, and with it new chord shapes to learn
The evolution of selective picking – one of modern guitar’s most expressive techniques
Tosin Abasi crafted it, but in the hands of countless others, selective picking has taken on a life of its own. We explore why it’s become one of the most personal guitar techniques around
Open C chords: 5 shapes you need to know
Used by the likes of the Goo Goo Dolls, Open C tuning is a simple way to find fresh chord voicings – here are 5 to get you started
How fret-hand muting can clean up your picking technique – especially with gain
Texan maestro David Grissom shows us how we can tidy up our hybrid picking and help accentuate syncopated rhythms in our playing
