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5 of Doyle Bramhall II’s Greatest Guitar Playing Insights
By Rod Brakes, Shawn Hammond Published
The maestro talks songwriting, soloing and more in these inspiring interview snippets from the GP archive.

Need to Add Some Spice to Your Melodies and Solos? This Lesson on Chromaticism Will Give You Food for Thought
By Scott Mercer Published
Learn how to use non-diatonic “outside” notes for tastier licks in jazz and other styles.

“We’ve Been On a Very Long Encore”: Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs Testify to the Power of Electric Guitar
By Mark McStea Published
The king of riffs is back in town! After a seven-year absence, Scorpions return to form with ‘Rock Believer.’

Want to Branch Out with Some Jazz Fusion? Learn Oz Noy’s Harmonically Inventive “She’s Not There” Solo
By Mike Swickis Published
Retrace the jazz fusion master’s instrumental version of the Zombies’ 1964 classic here.

Watch “Saharan Hendrix” Mdou Moctar’s Astounding Live Performance on KEXP
By Rod Brakes Published
Video A mind-blowing display of talent from Niger’s premier ax-merchant.

“People Don't Buy a Guitar Solo. They Buy a Song”: Steve Lukather Talks Soloing, Songwriting and Success
By Jas Obrecht, Rod Brakes Last updated
As ‘Toto IV’ hits 40 this year, we take a rummage through the vaults to bring you some classic Luke snippets.

Samantha Fish’s Top Five Tips for Inspired Soloing
By Jim Beaugez Published
The blues chanteuse offers these pointers to help your guitar solos stand out.

Listen to Ricky Byrd’s Favorite Under-the-Radar Guitar Solos
By Guitar Player Staff Last updated
The Joan Jett and the Blackhearts guitarist reveals some rock ‘n’ roll he truly loves.
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