Guitar Techniques - July 2023

In this issue

MO’ BETTER BLUES
Jo Bonamassa and friends
We check out Joe’s modern blues stylings and those of six friends and colleagues: Eric Gales, Joanna Connor, Larry McCray, Josh Smith, Joanne Shaw Taylor, and Kirk Fletcher.

THE CROSSROADS
Metheny’s hip Pentatonics
Learn how Pat Metheny and others use a host of creative ideas to make the Minor Pentatonic scale sound hip, sophisticated and exciting..

JARED JAMES NICHOLS

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 amodern American blues-rock tour-de-force.

7 mins

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

DAVID GRISSOM

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 it's the stunning blues-rocker and tone master from Austin, Texas.

5 mins

MO' BETTER BLUES! Bonamassa & Friends

Andy Saphir offers up a blues-rock fest in the style of vintage guitar-wielding blues legend, Joe Bonamassa and his contemporary friends and musical collaborators.

2 mins

JARED JAMES NICHOLS Six Rock Licks

This young but very old-school rock master took time out of his busy schedule to record six, red-hot blues-rock licks for you, all in the key of A. Jon Bishop is your guide.

1 min

THE CROSSROADS Pat Metheny

For this month’s Crossroads, John Wheatcroft looks at a jazz musician who is undeniably one of the world’s most significant guitar players, and a master of the instrument.

3 mins

LÉO DELIBES Pizzicato (from Sylvia)

This month Declan Zapala reduces an orchestra to just six strings with his arrangement of this quirky and chirpy pizzicato movement from Delibes’ ballet masterpiece.

3 mins

CHRIS REA

This month Phil Short takes a trip down memory lane exploring the slide guitar stylings of Middlesborough’s finest pop-blues crooner.

2 mins

JEFF LOOMIS

This month Charlie Griffiths gets Nevermore heavy with five very challenging licks from the shredder from Seattle with no Arch Enemies.

2 mins

TASTY SOLOING

This month Andy G Jones from London’s LCCM investigates the style of one of the great blues, rock and jazz session greats, Larry Carlton.

2 mins

LADY A

In this month’s acoustic column Stuart Ryan shows you how to craft parts in the style of these harmonious American country hitmakers!

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!