Lessons “A lot of times when someone says, ‘They have good technique, but there’s something missing,’ what’s actually missing is part of the technique”: Paul Gilbert on the essentials of great guitar playing For beginners and remedial players alike, these pointers are crucial May 2024 Guitar Player Lesson Audio Follow the lead of players like Mark Knopfler, Albert Collins, and Lindsey Buckingham, and open the door to new techniques and textures, with this primer in fingerstyle rock guitar Eddie Van Halen also incorporated fingerstyle to add another dimension to his playing, and so have modern virtuosos like Tim Henson, Lari Basilio, and Mateus Asato – learn how you can do the same Latest Lessons 9 Pro Guitar Tech Tips You Need To Know By Dave Hunter published 12 July 23 These simple secrets of the pros will make your guitar and gear sounds its best (and several of them won't cost you a penny!) A Simple Guide to Great Metal Guitar Tone By Oli Herbert published 11 July 23 The late, great All That Remains guitarist Oli Herbert left behind a musical legacy, including these ten commandments of tone Develop Amazing Fretboard Skills Using These Simple Tips From Some of the Best Players in the Business By Dale Turner published 10 July 23 Steve Vai, Mark Tremonti, Joe Bonamassa, Mike Stern, Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert, Alex Skolnick, Joe Satriani and Eric Johnson offer these easy-to-follow exercises that will help you become a better guitarist August 2023 Guitar Player Lesson Audio By Guitar Player Staff published 10 July 23 The Essential Eddie Van Halen Guitar Lesson By Chris Buono published 29 June 23 Learn the secrets of the guitar legend's trademark soloing style Sting, James Taylor and Elton John Have Covered George Harrison's "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)" – Here's Why Every Acoustic Guitarist Needs to Learn It By Jimmy Leslie published 23 June 23 50 years ago, this campfire classic was at the top of the charts Master Guitarist Steve Morse’s Top Five Tips on How to Improve Your Playing By Joe Bosso published 20 June 23 Feeling stuck in rut? Steve Morse has five ways to get you back in action and playing better than ever Discover How David Gilmour’s Melodic Mastery Helped Illuminate Pink Floyd’s 1973 Masterpiece, ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ By Vinnie DeMasi published 16 June 23 Learn why perfect note and tonal choices rather than technical flash and daring improvisational forays made ‘Dark Side’ one of rock’s most brilliant and groundbreaking works Create Music That Sounds Fresh and Fun With This Simple Chord Concept By Jimmy Leslie published 9 June 23 How to liven up progressions by combining open and closed chords Master the Edge’s Stylistic Moves From U2’s Landmark 1983 Album, ‘War’ By Vinnie DeMasi published 31 May 23 At the heart of U2’s musical odyssey, there’s always been the inspired guitar wizardry of The Edge 123456789Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1Jackson Browne, John Mellencamp, Mavis Staples honored by Bruce Springsteen at second annual American Music Honors 2Peter Frampton reveals the stories behind five of his classic tracks3PRS SE CE24, SE Custom 24 Quilt and SE Swamp Ash Special review 4How a deeply personal twist of events brought a beloved 'Burst into Vince Gill's life5How Noel Gallagher and Beck helped bring the Black Keys' latest funky full-length, Ohio Players, to life
9 Pro Guitar Tech Tips You Need To Know By Dave Hunter published 12 July 23 These simple secrets of the pros will make your guitar and gear sounds its best (and several of them won't cost you a penny!)
A Simple Guide to Great Metal Guitar Tone By Oli Herbert published 11 July 23 The late, great All That Remains guitarist Oli Herbert left behind a musical legacy, including these ten commandments of tone
Develop Amazing Fretboard Skills Using These Simple Tips From Some of the Best Players in the Business By Dale Turner published 10 July 23 Steve Vai, Mark Tremonti, Joe Bonamassa, Mike Stern, Yngwie Malmsteen, Paul Gilbert, Alex Skolnick, Joe Satriani and Eric Johnson offer these easy-to-follow exercises that will help you become a better guitarist
The Essential Eddie Van Halen Guitar Lesson By Chris Buono published 29 June 23 Learn the secrets of the guitar legend's trademark soloing style
Sting, James Taylor and Elton John Have Covered George Harrison's "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)" – Here's Why Every Acoustic Guitarist Needs to Learn It By Jimmy Leslie published 23 June 23 50 years ago, this campfire classic was at the top of the charts
Master Guitarist Steve Morse’s Top Five Tips on How to Improve Your Playing By Joe Bosso published 20 June 23 Feeling stuck in rut? Steve Morse has five ways to get you back in action and playing better than ever
Discover How David Gilmour’s Melodic Mastery Helped Illuminate Pink Floyd’s 1973 Masterpiece, ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ By Vinnie DeMasi published 16 June 23 Learn why perfect note and tonal choices rather than technical flash and daring improvisational forays made ‘Dark Side’ one of rock’s most brilliant and groundbreaking works
Create Music That Sounds Fresh and Fun With This Simple Chord Concept By Jimmy Leslie published 9 June 23 How to liven up progressions by combining open and closed chords
Master the Edge’s Stylistic Moves From U2’s Landmark 1983 Album, ‘War’ By Vinnie DeMasi published 31 May 23 At the heart of U2’s musical odyssey, there’s always been the inspired guitar wizardry of The Edge