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How to Ditch the Pick and Engage Your Strongest Digits for Powerful Fingerstyle Action By Jimmy Leslie published 27 September 23 Get inspired and expand your technique using this short lesson
The Acoustic Guitar Player’s Guide to Using Fake Nails By Jimmy Leslie published 27 September 23 Once your nails are ready to roll, the power and flexibility of full fingerstyle will be literally at your fingertips
Summon the Power of the Metal Gods and Add Some of Michael Schenker’s Magic to Your Own Playing in This in-Depth Lesson By Jeff Jacobson published 26 September 23 A tribute to the Flying V-wielding MSG, Scorpions and UFO guitarist’s elegantly melodic metal riffing
Bluegrass Master Gary Brewer of the Kentucky Ramblers Shares Some Guitar Pick Wisdom By Jimmy Leslie published 22 September 23 Cop some plectrum pointers from a seasoned acoustic pro
John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, Marty Friedman and Yngwie Malmsteen Didn't Rely Exclusively on Western Scales - so Why Should You? By Guitar Player Staff published 1 September 23 Add intriguing twists to your playing with the tonal flavors of the Far East, Middle East, Africa and beyond
Learn How to Use Suspended Chords in the Style of Jimmy Page, Van Halen, the Police, Pantera and Others By Guitar Player Staff published 31 August 23 Ditch the 3rd and explore sus 2, sus 4 and 7sus4 chords using open-position and movable voicings
How to Advance Your Hybrid-Picking Technique in Four Easy Steps By Jimmy Leslie published 29 August 23 Make the most of these simple exercises and tips and you’ll have a million songs in myriad styles at your fingertips
Five Great Ways to Improve Your Thumb Technique and Make Your Sound Stand Out By Jimmy Leslie published 29 August 23 Free your thumb and fabulous fingerstyle will follow
