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Fingerstyle blues
Joseph Alexander of Fundamental Changes continues his bluesy fingerpicking series with a look at combining alternating bass and melody.
David Gilmour Full style study
Jon Bishop looks at the rhythm and lead styles of this great prog, rock and blues guitarist. David is one of the UK’s most influential and best-loved guitar players, and this feature aims to unlock his secrets.
SIXTY SECONDS with...
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 Janus Stark and ex-Prodigy guitarist, Gizz Butt.
Rocco Zifarelli Video Masterclass pt 5
In the fifth instalment of our six-part video series, Rocco Zifarelli demonstrates some exciting jazz-fusion soloing over a 6/8 groove with plenty of chord changes. Jon Bishop is your tour guide.
The Mighty Mixolydian
Does the term ‘modal improvisation’ put you in a cold sweat? If so, let Phil Capone demystify the indispensible Mixolydian and offer a unique multi-genre approach to getting it into your playing style.
SESSION shenanigans
The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by session ace Mitch Dalton. This month: Christmas! Bah! Humbucker!
Christoph Gluck Dance Of The Blessed Spirits
Bridget Mermikides creates a solo arrangement of the stunning flute melody of Dance Of The Blessed Spirits from Christopher Gluck’s opera Orpheus And Eurydice.
INSTRUMENTAL inquisition!
Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music’s most evocative moments. We asked some top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. This month: Guitarist from British prog-fusion stalwarts Gentle Giant, the most excellent Gary Green.
Chris Buck Interview & masterclass
When a player goes on to win Best New Guitarist in our sister magazine Total Guitar’s online poll, it’s time to sit up and take notice. David Mead is your guide.
Arthur Brown
Simon Barnard enters the ‘crazy world’ of Arthur Brown, with his ‘other’ band Kingdom Come and the lefty guitar style of Andy Dalby.
FOOD FOR thought
Justin Sandercoe of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers. This month: Everybody Hurts.
Acoustic fingerstyle
Joseph Alexander of Fundamental Changes begins a four-part series on the impressive and rewarding fingerstyle blues guitar technique.
SIXTY SECONDS with...
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 Royal Southern Brotherhood singer-guitarist and chart-topping blues musician, Mike Zito.
Rocking the blues Soloing masterclass
Kenny on how to weave classic blues influences into your soloing and unlock the fretboard.
Rocco Zifarelli Video Masterclass pt3
In the third instalment of this six-part video feature, Rocco Zifarelli demonstrates some evocative acoustic lead work over an orchestral backing track, Days Long Gone, with Jon Bishop as your guide.
Psychedelic: Gong
Put the kettle on and grab your guitar as RGT’s Simon Barnard explores the psychedelic sounds of Gong. But watch out for flying teapots!
Pat Travers
This month Phil Short checks out the ‘fire and brimstone’ style of a criminally undersung Canadian blues-rock powerhouse: Pat Travers.
Mauro Giuliani La Rose
This month Bridget Mermikides introduces us to the music of Mauro Giuliani, a leading Italian guitarist and cellist from the early 19th century.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Interview & masterclass
A protégé of BB King, jamming partner with Alexander Dumble and bandmate of Stephen Stills, we joined Kenny to talk about Dumble-modded Fuzz Faces, the essence of a great Strat, and learn some of his blues soloing strategies.
Jimmy Page Full style analysis!
Jon Bishop unlocks the playing secrets of a blues-rock virtuoso and one of the most influential and best-loved guitarists of all time. Session superstar, Yardbird, and Led Zeppelin founder, Jimmy Page.
Spice Up Your Blues With Dorian
Jon Bishop wants to spice up your blues with the wonderful world of the Dorian mode. If you feel your playing is stuck in a Pentatonic rut then this feature could provide the refreshing change you’re after.
Sixty Seconds With...
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 legendary Dixie Dregs, Flying Colors and Deep Purple guitarist, Steve Morse.
Session Shenanigans
The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by session ace Mitch Dalton. This month: Everybody dance!
Rocco Zifarelli Video Masterclass Pt2
In the second instalment of this six-part video feature, Rocco Zifarelli demonstrates some smooth Dorian lead work over a fast paced, fusion blues backing track, Harlem 72. Jon Bishop is your guide.
Robin Trower
This month Phil Short introduces us to the effects-laden psychedelic tones of a legendary blues-rock guitarist, the great Robin Trower.
Psychedelic: Love
This month Simon Barnard introduces a fascinating band that melded trippy ballads with proto-punk and garage rock: Arthur Lee’s ‘Love’.
John Etheridge Interview & Masterclass
Soft Machine’s John Etheridge talks David Mead through the band’s inner workings and reveals what it’s like to be the six-string driving force for one of the most legendary of British jazz-fusion outfits.
Instrumental Inquisition!
Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music’s most evocative moments. We asked some top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. Today Dutch prog band Focus’s brilliant guitarist and now solo artist, the great Jan Akkerman.
In The Woodshed
Become Lord Of The Riffs with the Minor Pentatonic says Charlie Griffiths. Five notes to rule them all and five riffs to find them!
Food For Thought
Justin Sandercoe of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers. This month: Confidence and reality.