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The Doors
Simon Barnard gives you the key to unlock some of the sounds and techniques used by Robby Krieger, guitarist from the legendary band.
Scott Joplin The Entertainer
Bridget Mermikides takes us back to the soundtrack of the 1973 Oscar-winning movie The Sting and arranges this iconic 1902 piano rag by the king of ragtime, Scott Joplin.
Rhythm Changes
John Wheatcroft looks at one of the most common compositional templates found in jazz, Gershwin’s now ubiquitous ‘rhythm changes’.
Remembering John Renbourn
John Renbourn’s death sent shockwaves throughout the acoustic guitar world. We asked Clive Carroll, who toured with John extensively, for his reminiscences about the man and his music.With David Mead.
Mixolydian Solo Indian Pentatonic
In this article Shaun Baxter continues his exploration of a useful five-note scale that exists within Mixolydian: the Indian Pentatonic.
Mattias IA Eklundh
In the final instalment of this video feature, guitar virtuoso Mattias demonstrates more of his eccentric, signature lead work over another great sounding backing track. Jon Bishop is your guide.
In the Woodshed
In the shed his month Charlie Griffiths is in riffing mode and shows us how to bend it like Wylde, Iommi, Dimebag, Vai, and Grohl.
Hindsight is 20-20 Vision!
We asked 20 Top guitarists three things they regret not learning earlier; one technique-based, One theory-based and one about music in general.
Fretboard Fluency
This month Martin Goulding continues his look at the Superlocrian mode. He’s looking at the seven shape system, with each scale shape configured as three-notes-per-string.
Clapton Bluesbreakers Era
This month Jim Clark looks at the ‘Beano’ album, one of the most classic and influential blues records and the one that saw the emergence of Clapton as ‘God’.
Carlos Santana
This month Martin Cooper takes a look at the Latin pop-rock style of Carlos Santana and the sound of the band that bears his name.
50 Licks of the Legend
Jon Bishop pays homage to 50 of the most innovative and legendary guitarists of all time, unlocking some of the secrets that make these players such firm favourites.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Keeping the blues alive and well is American blues-rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Les Davidson explores his incendiary style.
40 Blues Intros & Outros
Never be short of ideas again with this essential guide to opening and closing a blues solo with both panache and authority. Richard Barrett is your guide...
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: Searching for the perfect ‘comp’.
Session Shenanigans
The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related to us by top sessioneer Mitch Dalton. Part 7, where Mitch finds himself gyring and gimbling in the wabe.
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: American melodic thrash pioneer and jazz improvisor, Alex Skolnick.
Chris Cornell
Martin Cooper honours Soundgarden and Audioslave’s sadly-departed rock genius Chris Cornell with a look at his ‘solo era’ style.
Jack Johnson
This month Stuart Ryan goes surf-side as he shows you how to get the cool and groovy vibe of this chilled-out acoustic troubadour.
Electric Slide
Harrison March continues exploring slide guitar styles, this time looking at Elmore James and Johnny Winter’s favourite open D tuning.
Food For Thought
Justin Sandercoe of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers. This month: It’s all about rhythm?
Session Shenanigans
The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related to us by Mitch Dalton. This month we find our hero pleading, art for art’s sake...
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: modern acoustic sensation, Mike Dawes.
Talk Back Your Letters...
Just wanted to say thanks for (kind of) changing my life.
Django Reinhardt His Style In 25 Licks
In this special feature John Wheatcroft takes a licks based look at the unique style of Belgium born gypsy guitarist Jean Reinhardt, better known to the world simply as ‘Django’.
Moonlight Sonata Ludwig Van Beethoven
Bridget Mermikides has elegantly transposed this stunning peice by Ludwig van Beethoven, one of the most influential composers of all time, from piano to guitar.
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: Guitar ‘click bait’
Gary Moore Full Career Study
Gary Moore’s passionate yet precise playing embraced blues, ballads, fusion and heavy rock. Richard Barrett explores every facet of his career with six highly detailed examples - plus fantastic backing tracks.
Two-Handed Tapping Pt 3 - Classic Rock Style
You can forget speed battles and pointy guitars as Paul Bielatowicz shows how to use tapping to create a hot-riffing, classic rock style piece.
Julian Lage
The future of jazz guitar is in very capable hands indeed with the amazingly virtuosic Julian Lage, as GT jazz-man John Wheatcroft confirms.