Latest articles by Patrick Brennan
Capture Johnny Marr's signature lead-rhythm style by learning arpeggiated chords, open-string licks and unusual progressions in the style of the former Smiths guitarist
Advance your chordal and rhythmic accompaniment with this easy-to-follow guide on jazz guitar comping styles
Learn the art of ‘voice leading’ with examples inspired by Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoads and more
Learn to play “outside” by superimposing arpeggios over chord changes
Hone your note articulation skills and cultivate your own signature touch with this lesson in legato and staccato phrasing, finger sliding, string muting, bending, and vibrato.
Put Jimi Hendrix’s chord inversions, melodic scale-tone embellishments and jazz voicings to work in your own rhythm-guitar playing with this insightful lesson.
Master one of the most ambitious technical endeavors a guitarist can pursue.
Bolster your chops and articulate fast runs by using economy picking.
Nail the sweetly weeping tones of the pedal steel on your electric.
