In this issue

BLUES-ROCK WORKOUT
Ultimate practice session!
We have seven separate topics to hone your skills in all areas including picking, fretting, string bending, legato and a whole lot more to get your blues-rock chops right up to scratch.

THE CROSSROADS
Lorne Lofsky
This amazing jazz musician gives you an exclusive video masterclass on harp harmonics. John Wheatcroft is your guide..

GARY ROSSINGTON

This month Martin Cooper checks out the instantly recognisable sound of a southern rock icon, Lynyrd Skynyrd's sadly departed guitarist.

2 mins

CORY WONG

Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music's most evocative moments. Jason Sidwell asks top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. This month: the modern hero of funk guitar.

7 mins

MITCH DALTON

The studio guitarist's guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by our resident session ace. This month: What Was It Like In The Olden Days, Grandad?

3 mins

JUSTIN SANDERCOE

The founder of justinguitar.com lends GThis insight as one of the world's most successful guitar teachers. This Month: The New Breed.

3 mins

JESSE DAYTON

A minute's all it takes to discover what makes a great guitarist tick. Before he jumped into his limo for the airport, we grabbed a quick chat with the singer-guitarist from Austin, Texas.

4 mins

BUDDY GUY

This month Phil Short delves into the playing of a blues icon who balances old-school authenticity with a fiery and cutting-edge modern approach.

2 mins

MATTEO CARCASSI Etude No.7 Op.60

This month Declan Zapala brings us another fiery miniature from the Italian king of etudes. Perfect as a piece to play live or as an excellent technique booster.

2 mins

THE CROSSROADS Lorne Lofsky's Harmonics

This month John Wheatcroft looks at the incredible natural and false harmonic techniques of this Canadian jazz virtuoso, with help from British guitarist Nigel Price.

2 mins

PHILIP SAYCE Six Hot Blues Licks!

Welsh-born Canadian blues master Philip Sayce took time out of his busy schedule to record us six, red-hot Texas-style licks, with Jon Bishop as your guide.

2 mins

ULTIMATE Blues-Rock Workout!

Is your blues playing giving you the blues? Fear not, as Andy Saphir is here with the ultimate workout, designed to build your chops and invigorate your practice routine.

3 mins

VIDEO MASTERCLASS Nuno Bettencourt

In this special video feature  takes a deep dive into one of the most iconic rock players of all time.

2 mins

IMPROVE YOUR

This month Simon Barnard guides you through a number of approaches to using your guitar's whammy bar across a diverse range of genres.

2 mins

KACEY MUSGRAVES

This month Stuart Ryan shows you the melodic fingerpicking style of a six-time Grammy-winning modern country superstar from Golden, Texas!

2 mins

TASTY SOLOING

This month, Andy G Jones gets to grips with the extraordinary, topsy-turvy playing style of one of the greats of modern blues-rock guitar.

2 mins

DIMEBAG DARRELL

This month Charlie Griffiths examines the exciting style of the man who made hs name in Pantera, but died a tragic death in Damageplan.

2 mins

TOM VERLAINE

Martin Cooper checks out the sound of the recently departed Tom Verlaine, one of the most influetial of the alt rock and new wave players.

2 mins

JIMI HENDRIX

This month Phil Short examines the bluesy side of a game-changing guitarist who many still rank as the greatest and most important of all time.

2 mins

JOÃO PERNAMBUCO Sons de Carrilhoes

Declan Zapala brings us the perfect upbeat Brazilian choro for a hot summer's day-guaranteed to have your friends and family up dancing at your next barbeque.

2 mins

THE CROSSROADS Greg Koch

This month down at the Crossroads, John Wheatcroft looks at a fantastic showman, funny guy, and a player with a staggering command of a huge range of styles.

3 mins

TERRY SYREK 6 Prog Rock Licks!

John Wheatcroft brings you an exclusive video lesson from virtuoso Terry Shrek, showcasing his phenomenal prog-rock picking and fretting chops.

2 mins

VIDEO MASTERCLASS Oz Noy

This month, the fusion legend graces GT with a great solo over Jason's grooving blues, Streetwalk. For classic guitar vocabulary with a jazzy twist, Jon Bishop is your guide.

7 mins

40 POWER PENTATONIC LICKS!

Take your rock and blues chops to the next level with a veritable arsenal of amazing licks, join David Gerrish as he explores how to get the most from this cornerstone of guitar music.

2 mins

MATTEO MANCUSO

Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music's most evocative moments. Jason Sidwell asks top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. This month a finger stylist who is stunning everyone from Steve Vai to Al Di Meola.

4 mins

MITCH DALTON

The studio guitarist's guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by our resident session ace. This month: \"I Heard You On The Wireless\"

3 mins

JUSTIN SANDERCOE

The founder of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world's most successful guitar teachers. This Month: AI Teachers

3 mins

THE LEMON TWIGS

A minute’s all it takes to find out what makes a great guitarist tick. Before he jumped into his limo for the airport we grabbed a quick with Brian D’Addario, guitarist from this sensational US vocal harmony group.

3 mins

BONNIE RAITT

This month Stuart Ryan looks at the acoustic side of a Grammy-winning legend who's usually more at home with a Strat and a bottleneck!

2 mins

TASTY SOLOING

Andy G Jones looks at a phenomenon of bluesbased music. John Mayer wears his influences well, but always brings his own twist to things.

2 mins

MICHAEL ROMEO

Join Charlie Griffiths on an Odyssey through the divine strings of Symphony X, to encounter a multitude of picking and tapping techniques.

2 mins

DINOSAUR JR/J MASCIS

This month Martin Cooper checks out the sound of the Massachusetts rock pioneers, and the six-string talents of guitarist J Mascis.

3 mins

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Guitar Techniques is a monthly guitar magazine published in the United Kingdom by Future Publishing. It was first published in 1984 and is currently one of the most popular guitar magazines in the world.

The magazine covers all aspects of guitar playing, from beginner lessons to advanced techniques. It also features interviews with guitarists, reviews of new gear, and transcriptions of classic solos.

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* Beginner lessons
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