Guitar Techniques - October 2022

In this issue

8 ACOUSTIC LEGENDS Turbocharge your chops
This brilliant feature from Stuart Ryan looks at eight amazing guitarists who pushed acoustic playing to new heights, or invented entire genres to change acoustic music’s direction.

THE CROSSROADS The Guitar Trio
John Wheatcroft celebrates the release of the trio’s Saturday Night album, with a look at John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola and Paco De Lucia.

JUSTIN SANDERCOE

The founder of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers.

4 mins

MITCH DALTON

The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by our resident session ace.

3 mins

JOEY LANDRETH

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: the stunning guitarist from The Bros Landreth.

3 mins

PLAY LIKE… 8 ACOUSTIC LEGENDS!

Discover a world beyond the simple strum! Using the styles of eight acoustic legends, Stuart Ryan explores what an acoustic guitar is really capable of, and shows you just how much it can offer.

9 mins

ANDY TIMMONS Video Masterclass

We welcome back US rock virtuoso Andy Timmons to our monthly video slot. We invited Andy to share key aspects of his style by soloing over Big Man Walking, specially written for him by Jason Sidwell.

7 mins

THE CROSSROADS Di Meola, De Lucía and McLaughlin!

For this month’s Crossroads, John Wheatcroft celebrates the recent unearthing of a precious lost recording from the ‘super guitar trio’ of Paco de Lucía, Al Di Meola and John McLaughlin.

8 mins

DOM MARTIN

A minute’s all it takes to discover what makes a great guitarist tick. Before he jumped into his limo for the airport, we grabbed a quick chat with Northern Irish blues sensation, Dom Martin.

6 mins

ECONOMY PICKING FINALE

In this month’s article, Chris Brooks from Fundamental Changes combines ideas from previous lessons to create two fantastic solos.

2 mins

MARK KNOPFLER

Stuart Ryan looks at the acoustic playing of Dire Straits’ celebrated frontman, and one of the most successful solo artists of all time.

1 min

ALTERED 5THS

This month Andy G Jones adds altered 5ths over a resolving Dominant 7th chord, adding a touch of sophistication to our palette of sounds.

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!