Guitar Techniques - December 2024

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GET THE FUNK OUT! - Funk styles of the 1970s John Bishop guides you through some of funk’s most crucial techniques, to improve not only your funky chops, but open your ears to using these techniques in other styles too.

THE CROSSROADS Michael Landau - Not just a top session man and James Taylor’s guitarist, Landau also tours and records with his own band. John Wheatcroft investigates.

PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS

Contributors past and present share their recollections and closing thoughts on GT’s incredible 30-year ride!

10+ mins

AL DI MEOLA

A minute's all it takes to find out what makes a great guitarist tick. Before he jumped into his limo for the airport we grabbed a quick chat with picking legend and \"true fusion player\", the Elegant Gypsy himself...

3 mins

NIGEL PRICE

Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music’s most evocative moments. Jason Sidwell asks top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. This month he talks to a top-flight British jazz luminary.

8 mins

GET THE FUNK OUT! Best Of The 70s

Jon Bishop enters a Boogie Wonderful where soul, i= pop, R&B, dance, groove, disco, and gospel combine to create one of modern music's most evocative styles.

3 mins

VIDEO MASTERCLASS Shred like Yngwie Malmsteen!

With this year marking the 40th anniversary of his landmark album, Rising Force, Chris Brooks has teamed up with GT for this celebratory lesson.

2 mins

VIDEO MASTERCLASS Troy Redfern

This month GT welcomes this slide guitar virtuoso. If you've been wanting to take your slide playing to the next level then this is one's for you. With Jon Bishop.

2 mins

THE CROSSROADS Michael Landau

John Wheatcroft explores the playing of a session ace _ and blazing blues-rock maestro who graces the top-flight m band of singer-songwriting legend, James Taylor.

2 mins

JOHANN KASPAR MERTZ Capriccio

This month Declan Zapala explores the music of Austria at the turn of the Romantic period with a fiery caprice to level up your fingers and unlock your inner virtuoso.

2 mins

LUTHER ALLISON

It’s blues with a touch of soul this month, as David Gerrish explores the dynamic, expressive style of an often overlooked Chicago bluesman.

2 mins

U2

Martin Cooper checks out the chiming pedal delay tones of this stadium-filling band from Dublin, Ireland, and guitarist The Edge.

2 mins

MARK KNOPFLER

Our topic this month is a master craftsman as both guitar player and songwriter. His style is unique and his influence spreads far and wide.

2 mins

THE MOODY BLUES

This month Stuart Ryan delves into the picking style of this British prog legend whose acoustic guitar has powered many a Moody Blues song.

2 mins

RODRIGO GOUVEIA

Last month we featured Mateus Asato, and mentioned the importance of the neo-soul style in his playing. Here we turn to his fellow Brazilian, the master of neo-soul fusion.

1 min

WAYNE KRANTZ

This issue Nick Mellor provides an insight into this brilliant jazz stylist, focusing on his approach to improvising over static chords.

2 mins

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Guitar Techniques Magazine Description:

Guitar Techniques is a monthly guitar magazine published in the United Kingdom by Future Publishing. It was first published in 1984 and is currently one of the most popular guitar magazines in the world.

The magazine covers all aspects of guitar playing, from beginner lessons to advanced techniques. It also features interviews with guitarists, reviews of new gear, and transcriptions of classic solos.

Guitar Techniques is a popular read for many guitarists, and is known for its high-quality content and informative articles. It has helped many guitarists improve their playing skills.

Here are some of the things you can expect from Guitar Techniques magazine:

* Beginner lessons
* Intermediate and advanced lessons
* Interviews with guitarists
* Reviews of new gear
* Transcriptions of classic solos
* Technique articles

If you're looking for a magazine that will help you learn new techniques and stay up-to-date on the latest gear, then Guitar Techniques is a good choice. Subscribe today and start improving your playing!