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Pete Townshend was the god of rhythm guitar in the ’60s and ’70s – here’s how he took his untapped technique to the acoustic
Tracks such as Pinball Wizard and Substitute were driven by Townshend's untapped, brawny-yet-brainy acoustic guitar playing. We've gathered all the techniques you need to nail his style in one video lesson
A touch that has never been rivalled – how Jeff Beck forever reshaped the way guitarists think about ‘feel’
From faux slide lines and whammy bar manipulation to fingerstyle phraseology and harmonics, learn the key tricks of Jeff Beck’s incredible lead playing
Pat Metheny called him “the father of modern jazz guitar” – here's how Jim Hall revolutionized modern jazz
Hall's genius with a guitar had profound implications for the jazz band format, as six-strings replaced piano in the rhythm section
5 dissonant guitar chords that hold unexpected delights
We're always talking about harmonious chord pairings, but these discordant shapes will bring tension and surprise to your playing
Loved by Yngwie, Santana and Slash, the harmonic minor scale is an essential part of every guitar player's vocabulary
Whether you're checking into the Hotel California or sheltering from the cold November Rain, the harmonic minor scale is right there with you. This lesson demystifies it with examples you can use now
Learn the ‘chanking’ funk approach popularized by game-changing James Brown guitarist Jimmy Nolen
You can chank us later for this lesson in an approach that could revolutionise how you execute your rhythm guitar manoeuvres
Philip Sayce channels the blues licks of the greats – and his masterclass will supercharge your pentatonic solos
The Canadian maestro is your instructor today, and for this lesson you're going to be digging deep for some Texas sizzle and red-hot pentatonic turnarounds
Everybody knows John Petrucci for his God-like shredding abilities, but the Dream Theater virtuoso’s next-level rhythm playing deserves more attention
We examine the different approaches Petrucci takes for world-building with metal riffs – playing in different time signatures and executing them with on-point precision
