Lessons Master the Edge’s Stylistic Moves From U2’s Landmark 1983 Album, ‘War’ At the heart of U2’s musical odyssey, there’s always been the inspired guitar wizardry of The Edge “Captain” Kirk Douglas’s Top Five Tips for Guitarists These habits have helped the Gibson signature artist to stay on course with the Roots and his 'Tonight Show' gig Take Your Improvising and Chord Melody Arrangement to the Next Level With the Teachings of Musical Genius Vic Juris These amazing techniques and tips from the master mentor are guaranteed to up your jazz game Grid List Latest Lessons Three Strap-Button Strategies to Change the Way You Play By Jimmy Leslie last updated 9 September 22 Buttonless like Cash? Treble-side? How you wear your guitar can make all the difference in how you play. Trey Anastasio on the Magic and Power of Open-String Suspensions By Jimmy Leslie published 22 August 22 The Phish singer and guitarist explains how David Rawlings and Joe Pass inspired him to lean on open strings to enrich both his band's music and his solo work. October 2022 Guitar Player Lesson Audio By Guitar Player Staff last updated 18 August 22 September 2022 Guitar Player Lesson Audio By Guitar Player Staff last updated 26 July 22 How the Fingerstyle Slap Technique Can Light a Fire Under Your Acoustic Playing By Jimmy Leslie last updated 25 July 22 Inspired by funk slap bass licks, this technique can add some serious dynamics to your tunes. “The Ultimate Destination for Guitar Players is to Create Heaven and Wonderment”: 5 Spiritual Lessons for Guitarists by Carlos Santana By Michael Molenda published 20 July 22 We celebrate the Grammy-winning guitarist’s 75th birthday with this insightful interview extract from the GP archive. Unlock the Secrets of Expressive Melodic Playing By Patrick Brennan published 11 July 22 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. August 2022 Guitar Player Lesson Audio By Guitar Player Staff last updated 28 June 22 Turn Mighty Drum Grooves Into Driving Rhythm Riffs By Jesse Gress published 14 June 22 Any rudiment or drum beat can inspire a hotbed of guitar ideas – here’s how to make it work for you. Jazz Guru Bill Frisell’s Top Ten Tips For Guitarists By Rod Brakes last updated 13 June 22 The Grammy-winning master offers some of the best wisdom any musician could hope to hear. 123456789Archives Get The Pick Newsletter All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox! Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to GuitarPlayer. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1Best Looper Pedals 2023: Our Top Pick Of Loop Pedals For Practice And Live Performance2The History of the Gibson Super 400CES3Les Paul Said He Gave Gibson All of His Secrets for This Guitar, but Why Didn’t It Sell?!4Take a Deep Dive Into David Gilmour’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ Gear, Tone and Technique With the July 2023 Issue of 'Guitar Player'5“Furch Guitars Sound Quite Distinctive and Special”: These Sublime Acoustics Deserve Your Serious Attention
Three Strap-Button Strategies to Change the Way You Play By Jimmy Leslie last updated 9 September 22 Buttonless like Cash? Treble-side? How you wear your guitar can make all the difference in how you play.
Trey Anastasio on the Magic and Power of Open-String Suspensions By Jimmy Leslie published 22 August 22 The Phish singer and guitarist explains how David Rawlings and Joe Pass inspired him to lean on open strings to enrich both his band's music and his solo work.
How the Fingerstyle Slap Technique Can Light a Fire Under Your Acoustic Playing By Jimmy Leslie last updated 25 July 22 Inspired by funk slap bass licks, this technique can add some serious dynamics to your tunes.
“The Ultimate Destination for Guitar Players is to Create Heaven and Wonderment”: 5 Spiritual Lessons for Guitarists by Carlos Santana By Michael Molenda published 20 July 22 We celebrate the Grammy-winning guitarist’s 75th birthday with this insightful interview extract from the GP archive.
Unlock the Secrets of Expressive Melodic Playing By Patrick Brennan published 11 July 22 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.
Turn Mighty Drum Grooves Into Driving Rhythm Riffs By Jesse Gress published 14 June 22 Any rudiment or drum beat can inspire a hotbed of guitar ideas – here’s how to make it work for you.
Jazz Guru Bill Frisell’s Top Ten Tips For Guitarists By Rod Brakes last updated 13 June 22 The Grammy-winning master offers some of the best wisdom any musician could hope to hear.
