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How to Ditch the Pick and Engage Your Strongest Digits for Powerful Fingerstyle Action
By Jimmy Leslie published
Get inspired and expand your technique using this short lesson

The Acoustic Guitar Player’s Guide to Using Fake Nails
By Jimmy Leslie published
Once your nails are ready to roll, the power and flexibility of full fingerstyle will be literally at your fingertips

Summon the Power of the Metal Gods and Add Some of Michael Schenker’s Magic to Your Own Playing in This in-Depth Lesson
By Jeff Jacobson published
A tribute to the Flying V-wielding MSG, Scorpions and UFO guitarist’s elegantly melodic metal riffing

Bluegrass Master Gary Brewer of the Kentucky Ramblers Shares Some Guitar Pick Wisdom
By Jimmy Leslie published
Cop some plectrum pointers from a seasoned acoustic pro

John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, Marty Friedman and Yngwie Malmsteen Didn't Rely Exclusively on Western Scales - so Why Should You?
By Guitar Player Staff published
Add intriguing twists to your playing with the tonal flavors of the Far East, Middle East, Africa and beyond

Learn How to Use Suspended Chords in the Style of Jimmy Page, Van Halen, the Police, Pantera and Others
By Guitar Player Staff published
Ditch the 3rd and explore sus 2, sus 4 and 7sus4 chords using open-position and movable voicings

How to Advance Your Hybrid-Picking Technique in Four Easy Steps
By Jimmy Leslie published
Make the most of these simple exercises and tips and you’ll have a million songs in myriad styles at your fingertips
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