Latest about Cracking the Code
Learn Yngwie Malmsteen's legendarily fast rotational picking mechanic
Malmsteen's rotational motion mechanic is a highly capable all-rounder and also a great introduction to rotational picking techniques that are so common in guitar
Cracking the Code with Troy Grady: How to Play Vinnie Moore’s “Pepsi Lick”
An in-depth look at Vinnie Moore’s legendary “Pepsi Lick.”
Cracking the Code with Troy Grady: Eric Johnson's Pickslanting Pentatonics
Learn the foundational skill of Johnson's lead style.
Guitar Anatomy: Four Fundamental Movements Every Guitarist Should Know
Guitarists can take a big leap forward in their mechanical abilities by learning these simple movements.
Molly Tuttle's Amazing Freightliner Precision
Watching Molly Tuttle switch effortlessly between rhythm comping and high-velocity single-note lead lines is like listening to at least two guitarists at once.
Cracking the (Steve) Morse Arpeggio Code
Get an inside look at the mechanical magic of his arpeggio picking technique.
Conquering the Scale with Michael Angelo Batio
Even though we tend to think of scale playing as the ultimate speed test, speed itself isn't really the problem. It's switching strings.
Martin Miller's 21st-Century Picking Mechanics
Martin Miller's seemingly effortless command of picking mechanics represents the future of what we can all expect a good guitar player to be able to do.
