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How you can use arpeggios to imply dominant 9th chords in your solos (it's easier than it sounds!)
By Jim Oblon published
Understanding the chord shape and the theory behind it is easier than you might think, and it offers another strategy for navigating the fretboard on the fly

How to understand the meaning behind guitar chord names – and why it matters
By Richard Barrett published
The Who's Pete Townshend made very effective use of suspended chords in tracks such as Pinball Wizard – and when you know the difference between your add9 and you sus4 maybe you can, too

When the band formed, they could barely play their instruments – then their guitarist bought a delay pedal and changed the sound of electric guitar forever
By Martin Cooper published
The Edge bought a delay just to fill out the sound out in U2 – it ended up all but defining them. But there's a trick to how to use it in tandem with your playing and make it sound huge

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By Jackson Maxwell published
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Robert Fripp is a true prog virtuoso: this lesson delves into his mad/brilliant soloing style
By Charlie Griffiths published
We delve into the mad, brilliant lead phrasing and fearsome alternate picking of one of guitar's true masters

5 essential strumming patterns for beginner guitar players
By Gary Heimbauer published
This lesson unpacks one of the fundamental skills of playing guitar, and offers a launchpad for budding singer-songwriters. All you need is three chords and the truth

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Palm-muting is the secret to good funk guitar – here’s how you can use it to funkify chords, double-stops and single notes
By Jude Smith published
Learn the secret ingredient to funk guitar parts that groove and swagger
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