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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.
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.
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.
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.
THE CHARLATANS
This month Simon Barnard continues his series on 90s rock with a look at Mark Collins, from West Midlands boys The Charlatans.
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.
GARY MOORE
This month Phil Short remembers the legendary Irish rocker, bluesman and Thin Lizzy axeman who left us way too soon.
IN THE WOODSHED
Charlie Griffiths says give your fingers and brain a stretch and expand your Pentatonic potential with these wide-reaching licks!
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?
DEEP PURPLE
This month Martin Cooper examines the unique style of Deep Purple’s founder and original guitarist, Ritchie Blackmore.
4TH INTERVALS
This month Shaun Baxter enters ‘quartal’ territory by looking at how to use 4th intervals to create modern sounding blues-rock solos.
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...
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.
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.
JAM TRACKS TIPS
These handy tips will help you to navigate our bonus backing tracks
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.