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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.

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.

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.

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.

SESSION SHENANIGANS

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

Mick Taylor

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

Neil Young

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Funk Rhythm Masterclass

Nile recorded the following six examples in his studio to demonstrate his unique rhythms and chord voicings. His comments and observations reflect deep insights into numerous musical genres over decades as a musician.

George Friedric Handel How Beautiful Are The Feet

This month Bridget Mermikides arranges and transcribes this beautiful aria from The Messiah, for solo guitar.

SESSION shenanigans

The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by session ace Mitch Dalton. This month: “Be an original - like all the others.”

Jimi Hendrix 10 things he gave us

Exactly 50 years since Hendrix’s passing, John Wheatcroft shines a light on the guitar hero’s guitar hero, with 23 top players adding their thoughts on why and how Jimi was so stunning!

The Kooks

This month, the Registry of Guitar Tutors’ Simon Barnard is taking you on a trip to the seaside, to see if Brighton really does rock.

In The Woodshed

Charlie Griffiths says grab a fresh pick and make a clean sweep with these awesome arpeggios played with just a single pick motion.

Forever Green

With Peter Green’s recent passing still raw in our minds, we thought we’d revisit Guitarist’s recent look at this most mythologised figure from the 60s blues boom.

Rock legato

From this month on Australian fretboard wizard and Fundamental Changes author Chris Brooks will hone your legato to create smooth, fluid lines.

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: founder member of the original prog-rock band, Yes: Steve Howe.

FOOD FOR thought

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

Bob Seger

This month Martin Cooper checks out the rootsy American ‘heartland’ rock sound of Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band.

How To Play A Great Solo

Join John Wheatcroft as he looks at ten simple but hugely effective steps you can take to make your solos stand out from the crowd.

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: that stunning American virtuoso in all styles, and super wit to boot, Greg Koch.

Peter Frampton

This month Martin Cooper ‘shows you the way’ to play the classy and highly melodic bluesrock style of this legendary singer-guitarist.