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Sharpen Your Shred Skills Using This Straightforward Yngwie Malmsteen-Inspired Lesson By David Brewster published 11 August 23 Steadily build up speed and accuracy using alternate picking and quick position shifts
How to Tap Like Eddie Van Halen By Dale Turner published 9 August 23 Learn EVH's astonishing tapping techniques including slides, bends, harmonics and more
Add This “Magic Shape” to Your Musical Vocabulary for an Instant Fusion Sound By Christopher Scapelliti published 9 August 23 Video This simple trick adds left-field fusion color to guitar riffs and solos
Learn Five Head-Turning Guitar Licks in the Open Position By Guitar Player Staff published 8 August 23 Give your guitar solos some extra hooks with this bunch of five knockout licks
Four Easy Ways to Discover New Ideas on Acoustic Guitar By Jimmy Leslie published 8 August 23 Shake up your songwriting using these simple tips
Get the Know-How of Jazz Rhythm Guitar and Venture Into Any Session With Confidence By Patrick Brennan published 8 August 23 Advance your chordal and rhythmic accompaniment with this easy-to-follow guide on jazz guitar comping styles
How to Bend Strings Like Andy Timmons By David Brewster published 3 August 23 Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck and SRV, Andy Timmons’ expressive, soulful string-bending technique is among the best
