In this issue

SLIDE SOLOING : Play it like the legends: In this fantastic article Phil Capone steers you through the styles of the top slide aficionados, some extremely accessible for those new to the technique and others sure to test your skills, DAN PATLANSKY : Blues video masterclass: The South African blues maestro is taking the blues circuit by storm. In his video Dan takes you through some of his top fretboard approaches...

Instrumental Inquisition!

Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music’s most evocative moments. We asked some top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. Today we meet ex-Jethro Tull and now successful solo artist Martin Barre.

6 mins

Slide Soloing

In this modern blues-rock bottleneck extravaganza Phil Capone reveals everything you ever wanted to know about slide guitar, from the 1960s till now!

2 mins

Dan Patlansky Masterclass

David Mead catches up with the South African bluesman mid-tour to talk about his new album and record an exclusive video lesson…

8 mins

Dan Patlansky Rhapsody In Blues

Here Adrian Clark takes a private lesson in progressive contemporary blues-rock guitar from one of today’s hottest exponents of the style.

3 mins

Allen Hinds Masterclass pt 4

Allen demonstrates some sophisticated sounding rhythm and lead work over Jason’s slick, pop style backing track. Jon Bishop is your guide.

2 mins

ZZ Top

Join Ronan McCullagh this month, as he takes a look at the irreverent reverend, the Texas titan, the one and only Billy F Gibbons.

2 mins

Arctic Monkeys

This month Martin Cooper nips up the M1 to check out the tight and punchy sound of Sheffield’s indie darlings, those Arctic Monkeys.

2 mins

Minor Jazz-Blues

This month John Wheatcroft majors in minor, as he focuses on one of the most common progressions in all of jazz, the minor blues.

2 mins

Bluegrass Breakdown

Fast and furious with a large helping of improvisation thrown in, modern bluegrass is dynamic and hugely virtuosic. Stuart Ryan gets down to the Opry.

2 mins

Fretboard Fluency

Martin Goulding brings you the third part in his series on the Melodic Minor scale, the foundation for many lines heard in jazz.

2 mins

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Guitar Techniques Magazine Description:

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.

Guitar Techniques is a popular read for many guitarists, and is known for its high-quality content and informative articles. It has helped many guitarists improve their playing skills.

Here are some of the things you can expect from Guitar Techniques magazine:

* Beginner lessons
* Intermediate and advanced lessons
* Interviews with guitarists
* Reviews of new gear
* Transcriptions of classic solos
* Technique articles

If you're looking for a magazine that will help you learn new techniques and stay up-to-date on the latest gear, then Guitar Techniques is a good choice. Subscribe today and start improving your playing!