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Why Toto guitarist Steve Lukather is one of rock’s greatest players
Lukather's style is a case study in rhythmic variation, chromaticism and on-point phrasing that references the familiar but takes you someplace else
Jeff Hanneman gave Slayer an unholy dimension – learn his incendiary rhythm and lead style here
Hell awaits your forearm in this punishing tutorial in the late Hanneman's style, but it will soon whip your downpicking and tapping skills into shape
Open Aadd9 tuning: 5 shapes you need to know
A favorite of Australian virtuoso Alan Gogoll, this tuning will expand your acoustic horizons and add a touch of magic to your chord voicings
This country guitar masterclass that has everything you need to know to make it in Twang City
With Daniel Donato as your guide, this video and tab deep dive offers a comprehensive primer in country guitar, from the fundamentals to the showpony licks
How to play surf music on guitar: 3 techniques that will make your playing sound authentic
This introduction to surf guitar will teach you the basics of the style popularized by Dick Dale, The Surfaris and The Ventures
Open G tuning chords: 5 shapes you need to know
Loved by the likes of Joni Mitchell and Keith Richards, open G makes a good tuning for bottleneck blues, and these chords are essential voicings for exploring its musical potential
As guitarist for 10cc, Eric Stewart created one of the most thrilling pop sounds in British music history
Learn the chart-conquering guitar style of 10cc’s Eric Stewart, which puts melody to the forefront
T-Bone Walker changed the course of blues guitar playing – and the role of electric guitar in popular music
The Texan troubadour knew how to give the crowd their money's worth, and players such as Jimi Hendrix were watching. This lesson in his playing style has plenty of biting string bends and blues flavor
