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Joe Bonamassa pays tribute to Dickey Betts in this video and tab lesson
By Joe Bonamassa published
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
By Richard Barrett published
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
By Jon Bishop published
Simply unbutton your shirt, wear your guitar low, and walk this way for a masterclass the Aerosmith guitarist's signature style
How to use CAGED shapes in conjunction with pentatonic scales
By Richard Barrett published
Breaking these well-known chord shapes down into single notes or triads creates a road map for experimentation, improvisation and an escape route from cliched licks
The cover song is a musical rite of passage for any guitarist... here are 6 tips for nailing a cover version
By Total Guitar editors published
With a cover song, you've already got a head start – the song is already written – but that creates its own challenges. Here is how you can put your own spin on another artist's track
Take a crash course in jazz-rock fusion guitar with Italian maestro Luca Mantovanelli
By Luca Mantovanelli published
Mantovanelli is one of fusion's most exciting players, and in this lesson from Jam Track Central he opens the door to a whole new world for the adventurous player to step on through
Paul Simon is one of the all-time great songwriters, but he’s a remarkable guitar player, too
By Stuart Ryan published
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
How to play blues guitar: start playing authentic-sounding solos today with 3 easy licks in A
By Gary Heimbauer published
Whether you're a beginner guitarist or taking your first steps with the blues, this lesson will get you playing in the style right away
John Lee Hooker enlisted his talents and Woodstock made him a guitar legend – nobody builds a blues solo like Carlos Santana
By Andy G Jones published
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
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