In this issue

Martin Simpson - Successfully fusing elements of blues, gospel, old-timey music and English folk might seem like an impossible task for anyone to undertake. But it’s all in a day’s work for Mr Simpson, reckons David Mead.

Instrumental Inquisition!

A new Paul Gilbert album is always an exciting proposition for anyone interested in gobsmacking guitar and classy composition. Here Paul gives us an exclusive lowdown on Behold Electric Guitar, from conception to completion.

10+ mins

Ultimate Chord Workout

Phil Capone invites you for a stroll on the sophisticated side of the street to explore extended chords; before showing you how to use them to create some cool accompaniments.

2 mins

Martin Simpson

Successfully fusing elements of blues, gospel, old-timey music and English folk might seem like an impossible task for anyone to undertake. But it’s all in a day’s work for Mr Simpson, reckons David Mead.

5 mins

Allen Hinds Masterclass

Allen demonstrates some tasteful sounding rhythm and lead work over a slick, pop-style backing track. Jon Bishop is your guide.

2 mins

Scott Henderson

Phil Short explores the playing of the blues fusion giant, one of the most lyrical, expressive and harmonically interesting players of all time.

2 mins

Minor II-V-I

Next in his guide to the building blocks of jazz John Wheatcroft turns his attention to a matter of major significance, the minor II-V-I.

2 mins

Robert Johnson

Leaving his hellhound down at the crossroads Stuart Ryan examines the style of the most enigmatic and legendary bluesmen of all time.

2 mins

Procol Harum

This month Simon Barnard revisits 1967 to look at the original baroque and roll masters and meets the early playing of Robin Trower.

2 mins

Mixolydian Solo With Diatonic Arpeggios

It’s blues-rock-fusion’s favourite mode so today Shaun Baxter creates a melodic solo using arpeggios from each new Mixolydian scale/key.

3 mins

Fretboard Fluency

In this month’s lesson Martin Goulding expands on the Melodic Minor in conjunction with Dorian mode played over IIm7 chords.

2 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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