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The Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time By Guitar Player Staff published 25 December 21 As voted for by you the readers, behold the genius of the David Gilmour, Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix, Eddie Van Halen, Brian May and many more.
If You Think the Vast Majority of Rock Riffs Are In Minor Keys Then Think Again! By Tom Kolb published 3 November 21 This lesson on how to craft cool riffs in the style of legendary players using the Ionian and Lydian modes will have you covered.
“I Wanted to Please My Wife and the Music”: How Carlos Santana Recorded ‘Give the Drummer Some’ By Joe Bosso published 24 September 21 The guitar legend talks Cindy Blackman Santana’s star-studded long-player.
Demystifying Shred: How to Achieve Maximum Speed with Minimal Effort By Patrick Brennan published 25 August 21 Bolster your chops and articulate fast runs by using economy picking.
Get Your Mojo Workin' Pro-Style By Christopher Scapelliti published 14 July 21 10 blues guitar giants share the magic behind their six-string technique.
How Eric Johnson Wrote “Cliffs of Dover“ By Joe Bosso published 26 March 21 Johnson's 1990 signature guitar instrumental was “a gift from the universe.“
Watch Brian May and Eric Johnson Demo the Arielle Signature Guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 25 February 21 The first non-Red Special model from Brian May Guitars, it's set for a March 28 release.
Eight Six-String Heroes Pay Tribute to the Life, Music and Legacy of Stevie Ray Vaughan By Guitar Player Staff published 20 October 20 Eric Johnson, Steve Stevens, Steve Vai and more on their love of SRV.
What if Eric Johnson or Eddie Van Halen Played the "Stairway to Heaven" Solo? By Jackson Maxwell published 6 October 20 Rick Beato enlisted Phil X, and Johnson himself, to get the answer.
Watch Post Malone Play Eric Johnson's "Cliffs of Dover" By Jackson Maxwell published 24 August 20 The hip-hop superstar launched a virtual guitar battle with his producer, Andrew Watt.