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Vanny Tonon

Sick Riffs: Vanny Tonon teaches you his innovative 'Hybrid Slap' technique

By Sam Roche published

The Italian solo guitarist showcases the sonic trick in his ingenious track The Hybrid Master of Time

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Molly Tuttle

Hone your crosspicking skills with this lesson on the must-learn acoustic technique

By Molly Tuttle published

Molly Tuttle walks you through the style behind the bluegrass classic Wildwood Flower

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Eric Johnson performs during the Experience Hendrix 2014 Tour at The Fox Theatre on April 3, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan

Master Eric Johnson’s harmonic-like two-handed koto technique in a few easy steps

By Richard Bienstock published

“It’s actually not a harmonic at all,” reveals instructor Juan Antonio

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How to play slide guitar like the world's greatest players

By Phil Capone, Jimmy Brown published

Learn slide guitar in the style of Duane Allman, Ry Cooder, Rory Gallagher, Derek Trucks and more

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How to play guitar like Brian May

How to play guitar like Brian May

By Total Guitar editors published

Brian May's epic and wholly original lead style broken down into manageable pieces

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Tora Dahle Aagard

Test your blues chops with these dynamic licks from Tora Dahle Aagård

By Adrian Clark published

Get to know the Norwegian six-stringer's unique interpretation of the genre

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Daniel Miller of They Might Be Giants

Sick Riffs: Daniel Miller of They Might Be Giants teaches you a pull-off technique that might just change your songwriting

By Sam Roche published

The eye-opening approach is employed live in Damn Good Times and Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

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Acoustic virtuoso Kaki King

Bring a new dimension to your acoustic playing with this guide to percussive guitar techniques

By George Howlett published

How you can better utilize the acoustic guitar's rhythmic capacity

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Fredrik Thordendal

Give your solos a sinister edge with the diminished scale

By Charlie Griffiths published

Explore the scale beloved of Fredrik Thordendal and Allan Holdsworth with symmetrical fretboard shapes, Dim7 chords and a fresh perspective on major triads

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How to solo over a ballad

Whitesnake's Joel Hoekstra: how to solo over a ballad

By Joel Hoekstra published

The hard-rock virtuoso walks you through the essentials of power ballad soloing, where melody is always king

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