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CHICAGO
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CHICAGO

Martin Cooper investigates the sounds of a group that mixed big-band arrangements with dextrous guitar from the brilliant Terry Kath.

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April 2021
WHACKA-CHACKA-WAH! Get the most from your pedal
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WHACKA-CHACKA-WAH! Get the most from your pedal

In this exclusive feature Jamie Humphries looks at how to get the best from the not-so-humble wah-wah pedal, including a host of example licks plus three full study pieces covering funk, blues and rock styles.

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March 2021
THE CROSSROADS Pt3 Bluesy Swing Lines
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THE CROSSROADS Pt3 Bluesy Swing Lines

Jazzy blues, or bluesy jazz. Can’t decide? This month, John Wheatcroft discovers that it’s okay to do both, as he examines the cross-pollination of melodic and rhythic ideas between the two related genres.

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March 2021
THE GT INTERVIEW
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THE GT INTERVIEW

Legendary LA studio guitarist and solo artist, Mike Landau has been recording outstanding albums for decades. Jason Sidwell caught up with him to discuss his gear, playing style and the stunning new album, Liquid Quartet Live.

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March 2021
THE CHARLATANS
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THE CHARLATANS

This month Simon Barnard continues his series on 90s rock with a look at Mark Collins, from West Midlands boys The Charlatans.

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March 2021
SESSION SHENANIGANS
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SESSION SHENANIGANS

The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by session ace Mitch Dalton. This month:Tis The Season To Be Jolly Careful.

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March 2021
GARY MOORE
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GARY MOORE

This month Phil Short remembers the legendary Irish rocker, bluesman and Thin Lizzy axeman who left us way too soon.

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March 2021
IN THE WOODSHED
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IN THE WOODSHED

Charlie Griffiths says give your fingers and brain a stretch and expand your Pentatonic potential with these wide-reaching licks!

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March 2021
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Justin Sandercoe of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers. This month: Buying Online?

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March 2021
DEEP PURPLE
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DEEP PURPLE

This month Martin Cooper examines the unique style of Deep Purple’s founder and original guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore.

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March 2021
4TH INTERVALS
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4TH INTERVALS

This month Shaun Baxter enters ‘quartal’ territory by looking at how to use 4th intervals to create modern sounding blues-rock solos.

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March 2021
Edward Van Halen Interview & Tribute
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Edward Van Halen Interview & Tribute

In 1991 Guitarist magazine was offered a rare interview with Edward Van Halen. Master of the EVH technique, Phil Hilborne leapt at the chance and here it is, 20 years on, to mark Eddie’s sad passing...

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February 2021
SESSION SHENANIGANS
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SESSION SHENANIGANS

The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by session ace Mitch Dalton. This month: The Pen Is Mightier Than The Chord.

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February 2021
INSTRUMENTAL INQUISITION !
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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 we meet that phenomenon of modern blues guitar, the great Kirk Fletcher.

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February 2021
JAM TRACKS TIPS
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JAM TRACKS TIPS

These handy tips will help you to navigate our bonus backing tracks

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February 2021
THE CROSSROADS Pt2 From Charlie Christian to Chuck Berry
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THE CROSSROADS Pt2 From Charlie Christian to Chuck Berry

Continuing to connect the dots between blues and jazz, John Wheatcroft shows how a saxophone cliché helped define the sound of swing, jazz, blues and rock and roll guitar.

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February 2021
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Justin Sandercoe of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers. This month: Arrange For Success.

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February 2021
BEING MORE EXPRESSIVE With The Blues
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BEING MORE EXPRESSIVE With The Blues

John Wheatcroft shows us that ‘it ain’t what you do it’s the way that you do it’, as he demonstrates how to put more expression into your solos.

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February 2021
The Amazing Alex Sill
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The Amazing Alex Sill

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: new guitarist for Simon Phillips’ fusion band Protocol, the amazing Alex Sill.

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January 2021
SESSION SHENANIGANS
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SESSION SHENANIGANS

The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by session ace Mitch Dalton. This month: Clear? Huh!

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January 2021
Mick Taylor
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Mick Taylor

This month Phil Short checks out Mick Taylor, the musical catalyst who helped launch the Rolling Stones’ second wave of success.

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January 2021
Neil Young
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Neil Young

This month Martin Cooper uncovers the quirky ‘country-meets-rock’ sound of an enigmatic Canadian music legend...

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January 2021
STEVE MORSE Interview & Masterclass
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STEVE MORSE Interview & Masterclass

With Deep Purple’s Whoosh! and Flying Colors, Live In London albums garnering rave reviews, Steve spoke to Jason Sidwell about influences, gear and technique, before taking a stunning solo over Jason’s exclusive track, Stomping At The Pier.

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January 2021
In The Woodshed
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In The Woodshed

Charlie Griffiths has a feast of harmonics for you this month, so get prepared to tap out some exciting and impressive new sounds.

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January 2021
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Justin Sandercoe of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers. This month: No Peeking!

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January 2021
Playing Legato
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Playing Legato

In the second part of the series Chris Brooks continues his quest to make your playing fast and fluent using rock legato techniques.

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December 2020
Joe Walsh
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Joe Walsh

Phil Short checks out one of the world’s most respected guitarists, whose playing has graced the music of The Eagles and so much more.

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December 2020
In The Woodshed
Guitar Techniques

In The Woodshed

A whole new harmonic world is at your fingertips with chord tapping, says Charlie Griffiths as he welcomes you to this month in the ’shed.

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December 2020
50 Rock Licks
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50 Rock Licks

Jon Bishop has 50 scorching licks in five rock flavours: blues-rock, classic rock, southern rock, commercial rock, and hard rock. The top players in each genre are covered, so grab that guitar and wail!

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December 2020
Freak Out! Nile Rodgers
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Freak Out! Nile Rodgers

From Chic to David Bowie, Madonna to Daft Punk, Nile Rodgers has graced innumerable hits. Nile talks to Jason Sidwell about his career and technique, then performs six fantastic groove licks.

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December 2020