Session Shenanigans

The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related to us by session legend Mitch Dalton. This month our hero says, “It’s a set-up”

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Andy Timmons Video Masterclass

In a very special video masterclass Milton Mermikides analyses a unique guitar solo from this world-renowned rock virtuoso.

John Philip Sousa - The Liberty Bell March

A pivotal figure in the American military march, John Philip Sousa was also responsible for the invention of the sousaphone. Bridget Mermikides explores the (in)famous Monty Python theme.

Derek Trucks

Pick up your slide as Ronan McCullagh explores the soulful blues of perhaps the most musical slide player of all: Derek Trucks.

The Police

Martin Cooper checks out the classy sound of a post-punk trio who brought new wave to the mainstream with their super-fine musicianship.

Crank Up Your Blues!

Want to expand your blues-rock vocabulary? Richard Barrett looks at the seven positions of the Minor scale using three-fingers-per-string ideas, culminating in a solo that incorporates them with the Minor Pentatonic.

Brett Garsed Masterclass

This month Brett improvises beautiful slide guitar over Jason’s modern sounding, pop ballad, Sunrise. Jon Bishop is your guide.

King Crimson

This month Martin Cooper goes progressive as he examines the individualistic style of King Crimson’s amazing guitarist, Robert Fripp.

Eric Sardinas

This month Harrison Marsh investigates the fiery slide playing of Eric Sardinas. Cowboy hats on and resonator guitars at the ready!

Instrumental Inquisition!

Instrumentals have supplied some of music’s most evocative moments. We asked some top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. This month: that giant of bluesy jazz-fusion, Scott Henderson

Carl Verheyen Video Masterclass Pt 1

The LA session guitar virtuoso plays rock blues lead over Jason Sidwell’s upbeat track Roll With The Green. Jon Bishop is your guide.

Frank Marino

This month Ronan McCullagh checks out some psychedelic blues with an unsung hero who left the business but has returned to play again.

AC/DC

As yet another rock legend leaves the building, Martin Cooper pays fond tribute to Malcolm Young and his Aussie Army, the awesome AC/DC.

Allen Hinds Masterclass Pt 5

Allen demonstrates some sophisticated rhythm and lead work over a smooth jazz-style backing track, with Jon Bishop as your guide.

Manic Street Preachers

This month Martin Cooper checks out the cinematic soundscapes of the Welsh rock band and their fine guitarist James Dean Bradfield.

The Major II-V-I

This month John Wheatcroft looks at the undisputed heavyweight champion of chord progressions in jazz, the major II-V-I.

Martin Simpson

Successfully fusing elements of blues, gospel, old-timey music and English folk might seem like an impossible task for anyone to undertake. But it’s all in a day’s work for Mr Simpson, reckons David Mead.

Scott Henderson

Phil Short explores the playing of the blues fusion giant, one of the most lyrical, expressive and harmonically interesting players of all time.

Robert Johnson

Leaving his hellhound down at the crossroads Stuart Ryan examines the style of the most enigmatic and legendary bluesmen of all time.

In The Woodshed

This month Charlie Griffiths shows how, by using a pick and three fingers you can create a four-headed beast known as hybrid picking!

Food For Thought

Every month, Justin Sandercoe of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers. This month: Altered tuning fun - part 2.

Robert Johnson Alman

Bridget Mermikides presents a piece that’s not only a classic example of the late Renaissance style, but also one that can boast bona fide dramatic credentials.

Steve Winwood

Join Ronan McCullagh this month as he looks at the tastful guitar playing of the legendary multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter.

Fretboard Fluency

In his new series Martin Goulding will hone your technical skills to make you more fluent and articulate. This month he looks at 3rds and 4ths.

Food For Thought

Every month, Justin Sandercoe of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers. This month: Using piano to expand guitar horizons - Part 2.

Three-String Chords & Arpeggios

John Wheatcroft discovers that three is a magic number. Let’s join him for an in-depth exploration of three-string chords and arpeggios.

Texas Blues 10 Texan Titans

Jon Bishop dips his toe into sizzling waters with contrasting pieces in the style of 10 titans of Texas blues guitar. Stuck in a rut? This feature could be just the refresher your playing needs.

Sergei Rachmaninov Vocalise

Here’s a treat for guitarists with a penchant for the sophisticated, as Bridget Mermikides transcribes a piece that requires a balance between capturing melody and managing complex chords.

Acoustic Blues In Three Tunings

Phil Capone presents three authentic pieces to play in Drop D, DADGAD and Open G tuning, all guaranteed to revitalise your acoustic blues.