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THE CROSSROADS Eric Gales Pentatonic Sequences
Guitar Techniques

THE CROSSROADS Eric Gales Pentatonic Sequences

For this month’s Crossroads, John Wheatcroft explores the style of Eric Gales and discovers how melodic sequencing can enhance your phrasing and expand your soloing vocabulary.

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4 mins  |
September 2022
NICK JOHNSTON Video Masterclass
Guitar Techniques

NICK JOHNSTON Video Masterclass

In this exclusive feature, we welcome back Canadian virtuoso Nick Johnston. Nick treats us to a plethora of flowing rock phrases, all of which are played over Jason Sidwell’s specially written track, A Joy Fulfilled. Jon Bishop is your guide.

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10 mins  |
September 2022
PLAY LIKE… GEORGE HARRISON
Guitar Techniques

PLAY LIKE… GEORGE HARRISON

John Wheatcroft discovers that, when it comes to guitar, the so-called quiet Beatle had plenty to say, as he explores George’s varied styles with four full-length pieces for you to learn and enjoy.

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3 mins  |
September 2022
GUTHRIE GOVAN
Guitar Techniques

GUTHRIE GOVAN

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: Hans Zimmer’s guitarist and The Aristocrats’ virtuoso, Guthrie Govan.

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10+ mins  |
September 2022
Justin Sandercoe
Guitar Techniques

Justin Sandercoe

As one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers, Justin lends us his insight into learning and playing guitar. This month: All Ten Parts.

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4 mins  |
February 2022
Big Country
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Big Country

This month Martin Cooper nips over the border as he remembers Scottish rockers Big Country and the talented but troubled Stuart Adamson.

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3 mins  |
February 2022
10 Chicago Blues Greats
Guitar Techniques

10 Chicago Blues Greats

Inject some authenticity into your blues playing as we turn back the clock in the Windy City, and check out the styles of 10 of the Chicago blues greats. Andy Saphir is your guide.

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10+ mins  |
February 2022
Johnny Winter
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Johnny Winter

This month Phil Short explores the virtuosic style of a Texas blues-rock firebrand with two uptempo, swinging 12-bars for you to learn.

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3 mins  |
February 2022
MITCH DALTON
Guitar Techniques

MITCH DALTON

The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by our resident session ace. This month: One Hit Blunders.

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3 mins  |
February 2022
PAUL GILBERT INTERVIEW
Guitar Techniques

PAUL GILBERT INTERVIEW

The Ibanez shred king has recorded a Christmas album! ‘Twas is full of great chops and festive fun. Jason Sidwell caught up with Paul to ask about chords, playing slide, great christmas songs and emu picking!

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10+ mins  |
February 2022
PAT MARTINO TRIBUTE
Guitar Techniques

PAT MARTINO TRIBUTE

A personal recollection of a jazz guitar legend but also an old friend, from Milton Mermikides.

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2 mins  |
February 2022
THE CROSSROADS Blue Note Artists
Guitar Techniques

THE CROSSROADS Blue Note Artists

John Wheatcroft explores some of the bluesy-jazz artists at the Blue Note label, with 10 classic and modern guitarists ranging from legends such as Grant Green, Kenny Burrell and Tal Farlow, to John Scofield, Bill Frisell and Julian Lage.

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6 mins  |
February 2022
OZ NOY Video Masterclass
Guitar Techniques

OZ NOY Video Masterclass

In another exclusive GT video feature, we welcome back New York based fusion icon Oz Noy to solo over Jason Sidwell’s new track, Guzzle. If you want to solo with bluesy sophistication over a Stax styled stomper, Jon Bishop is your guide.

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10+ mins  |
February 2022
FRANCISCO TARREGA Pepita
Guitar Techniques

FRANCISCO TARREGA Pepita

Declan Zapala brings you this upbeat polka, full of quintessential Spanish flavour, packed full of arpeggiated runs, punchy rhythms, and busy melodies to improve and refine your classical guitar skills.

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4 mins  |
February 2022
CORRADO RUSTICI
Guitar Techniques

CORRADO RUSTICI

Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music’s most evocative moments. Jason Sidwell asked this top session guitarist, producer, and fusion master for his take on this iconic movement.

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6 mins  |
January 2022
GARY MOORE - The Rock & Fusion Years
Guitar Techniques

GARY MOORE - The Rock & Fusion Years

Richard Barrett traces the development of Gary’s style and technique from the mid 1970s through to the late 80s, with some specially devised warm-up exercises, top tips on technique, and four full solos.

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3 mins  |
January 2022
DAVY KNOWLES
Guitar Techniques

DAVY KNOWLES

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 this talented Manx-born blues-rocker.

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5 mins  |
January 2022
Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Lynyrd Skynyrd

This month Martin Cooper checks out the unique sound of Southern Rock icons Lynyrd Skynyrd, and their fantastic triple-guitar line-up.

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3 mins  |
January 2022
MITCH DALTON
Guitar Techniques

MITCH DALTON

The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by our resident session ace. This month: Go To Work On An Eggle.

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4 mins  |
January 2022
DEBORAH COLEMAN
Guitar Techniques

DEBORAH COLEMAN

This month Phil Short explores the rhythm and lead stylings of a fine but often overlooked blues guitarist, the late Deborah Coleman.

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3 mins  |
January 2022
JUSTIN SANDERCOE
Guitar Techniques

JUSTIN SANDERCOE

As one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers, Justin lends us his insight into learning and playing guitar. This month: Forget To Remember.

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4 mins  |
January 2022
RICHARD THOMPSON
Guitar Techniques

RICHARD THOMPSON

Stuart Ryan gives you your marching orders as he examines a Thompson style fingerpicking piece in 2/4 time. First and second fingers, right turn!

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2 mins  |
January 2022
NIEL GOW - Lament For The Death Of His Second Wife
Guitar Techniques

NIEL GOW - Lament For The Death Of His Second Wife

Celtic music is known for its timeless beauty and soul-stirring melodies. Here’s Declan Zapala’s moody take on an 18th century lament, full of lush harmonics and chords to develop your playing.

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2 mins  |
January 2022
THE CROSSROADS Wes Montgomery
Guitar Techniques

THE CROSSROADS Wes Montgomery

In this month’s Crossroads, John Wheatcroft explores the powerful potential of adding octaves to your lines, with more than a little help from the master, Wes Montgomery.

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4 mins  |
January 2022
OSCAR PETERSON
Guitar Techniques

OSCAR PETERSON

In the third lesson of his series Ulf Wakenius continues his quest to bring Oscar Peterson’s stunning piano licks onto the guitar fretboard.

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3 mins  |
December 2021
SHRED!
Guitar Techniques

SHRED!

Step away from the pick and put your hands on the fretboard as we enter the tapping world of Jennifer Batten. Charlie Griffiths is your guide.

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3 mins  |
December 2021
J S BACH Allemande (from Lute Suite No.1 BWV996)
Guitar Techniques

J S BACH Allemande (from Lute Suite No.1 BWV996)

Bach’s compositions are revered for their harmonic and structural sophistication. Declan Zapala presents a piece full of cascading notes and gorgeous chords to develop your fingerpicking skills.

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3 mins  |
December 2021
MOLLY TUTTLE
Guitar Techniques

MOLLY TUTTLE

Stuart Ryan shows you the blistering picking of US bluegrass sensation Molly Tuttle, and explains the secrets to her incredible ‘crosspicking’ style.

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2 mins  |
December 2021
Heart
Guitar Techniques

Heart

Martin Cooper checks out the AOR sound of Heart, with sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson plus the excellent Howard Leese on lead guitar.

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3 mins  |
December 2021
NEO-SOUL
Guitar Techniques

NEO-SOUL

In the second instalment of his new series Simon Barnard examines the techniques of talented rising young star, Melanie Faye.

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3 mins  |
December 2021