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Entering the world of jazz, for many players, is not only a journey of technical learning, but a lifestyle change. The challenges in becoming fluent are many, b...
Alternative tunings, and more specifically, open tunings on the guitar have long been employed by rock legends like Jimmy Page and Kieth Richards. But, these op...
In a special collaboration, the editors at Guitar World, home to the world's greatest suite of guitar magazines, have handpicked their favorite guitar lessons f...
In the modern era, it's not hard to notice that there aren't many popular styles of music that still feature red-hot guitar solos. One of the last remaining pop...
One of the most distinguishing factors between Blues guitar players is their ability to express themselves in unique ways. Playing expressively is also a way to...
There are a few crucial, distinct parts of any blues song that gives it its character and "claim to fame." Intro parts, turnarounds, and ending parts really def...
It is common knowledge amongst musicians that blues music originated in the Southern U.S. and was traditionally played on acoustic instruments. There was, howev...
In the world of fingerstyle guitar, there are a few notable names that are on everyone's mind. One of those names is invariably Tommy Emmanuel's. In his Tru...
Are you a fan of playing blues guitar? Well, then you must be constantly searching for new licks to add to your arsenal! After all, being able to craft evocativ...
It would be an understatement to say that the electric guitar played an important role in the musical revolution of the '50s and '60s. Between rock & roll, Chic...
There are many paths one can take when learning to become a better soloist on guitar. One of the most important skills to hone in doing this is learning to play...