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NOFX

NOFX’s Aaron ‘El Hefe’ Abeyta: “We’re older now, so there’s a lot more sad shit to write about”

By Ellie Robinson published

NOFX take an unforgivingly fierce leap forward with album #14

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A man holding a Fender Blacktop Jazzmaster HH electric guitar. During a studio shoot for Guitarist Magazine/Future via Getty Images, January 13, 2011.

Glitch guitar: 7 creative ways to destroy and rebuild your riffs

By Guitar World Staff published

Learn how to get the gnarly sounds popularized by the likes of Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails and math-rock

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Andy Aledort

Shake up your leads with these one-string bend techniques

By Andy Aledort published

Mastering precise bends on the B string can offer new ideas for pentatonic solos

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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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