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Acoustic Blues Musings, Part 1: How to Choose a Blues Box and the Strings to Make it Sing
By Jimmy Leslie last updated
Once the wood and wires are happening, there are some time-honored tricks that can help make playing acoustic blues easier.

The Beatles Get Back Documentary: How To Watch It And Why
By Guitar Player Staff published
How to see and what people are saying about Peter Jackson's Beatles opus, Get Back.

Building a backbeat and groove with Calum Graham
By Guitar Player Staff published
In this quick acoustic lesson, learn how to create a driving groove underneath a strong melody to take your compositions to the next level

Watch the Tantalizing Trailer for the New ‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ Documentary On the Anniversary of the Band's First Gig
By Rod Brakes published
Video Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham played their first show together 53 years ago today.

Steve Howe's Top Six Tips for Enhancing Your Creativity
By Rod Brakes published
video From lifestyle and listening to note-taking and setups, the Yes guitarist gives us his advice on how to stay productive.

"Captain" Kirk Douglas Talks Signature Gibsons and the Time Prince Destroyed His Epiphone
By Rod Brakes published
VIDEO The Roots guitarist reveals his inspirations and the importance of gear when it comes to making music.

Hear “The Ice Bridge,” Yes's First New Song in Seven Years
By Jackson Maxwell published
The seven-minute epic is the first single from the band's upcoming album, 'The Quest.'

Tyler Ramsey Premieres Unique Acoustic Cover of “Back on the Chain Gang”
By Jackson Maxwell last updated
Ramsey intuitively knows how to serve a song best with his playing, and he demonstrates that hard-to-come-by skill beautifully on this track.
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