In this issue

TOMMY EMMANUEL VIDEO: Thumbpicking masterclass: The Australian acoustic superstar brings us an
inspiring video lesson that gets right to the heart of his thumbpicking basics. You will want to try!, Stronger, faster, better 10 brilliant mini workouts: Build playing strength, improve picking,
fretting, bends and speed, increasing accuracy
and eliminating sloppiness over time...

Sort Out Your Strength & Stamina

Jon Bishop serves up a smorgasbord of exercises designed to improve strength and stamina. A broad base of picking and fretting techniques are covered so there’s something in here for everyone.

2 mins

Tommy Emmanuel Masterclass

An exclusive video lesson and tutorial from the acknowledged acoustic guitar master, plus some insights into his philosophy on learning the craft.David Mead is your guide.

8 mins

Tommy Emmanuel Rule Of Thumb

Tommy Emmanuel takes us through the basics of how to use a thumb pick with an aim to playing our own version of Elizabeth Cotten’s Freight Train.

3 mins

Allen Hinds Masterclass Pt 5

Allen demonstrates some sophisticated rhythm and lead work over a smooth jazz-style backing track, with Jon Bishop as your guide.

2 mins

Antonin Dvorak Songs My Mother Taught Me

Bridget Mermikides arranges and transcribes a stunning work by a Czech multi-instrumentalist who, among other things, predicted American music’s future.

2 mins

Robert Cray

Join Ronan McCullagh this month as he captures the playing style of a soulful bluesman who straddles both vintage and modern styles.

2 mins

Manic Street Preachers

This month Martin Cooper checks out the cinematic soundscapes of the Welsh rock band and their fine guitarist James Dean Bradfield.

1 min

The Major II-V-I

This month John Wheatcroft looks at the undisputed heavyweight champion of chord progressions in jazz, the major II-V-I.

2 mins

Jazzy Acoustic Blues

Ever fancied playing a convincing acoustic blues with some tasty jazzy overtones? Stuart Ryan has just the piece to get you in the groove...

2 mins

Jimi Hendrix

Simon Barnard explores a man who burst onto the music scene in a purple haze of virtuosity and psychedelia, and nothing was ever the same!

1 min

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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

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