In this issue

STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN Four new pieces to learn 14 He’s inspired generations of blues guitarists. To honour him we offer four specially created tracks and solos in SRV style, so you can learn the licks that turned so many on to blues guitar.

Play Like Stevie Ray Vaughan

Jon Bishop dusts off the Stratocaster and breaks out the heavy gauge strings for a look at the classic blues stylings of the one and only SRV.

2 mins

Marty Friedman Video Masterclass

Exotic scale virtuoso Marty showcases the secrets of his impressive style by taking a solo over Jason’s composition, Komorebi. Jon Bishop is your guide.

2 mins

Giacomo Puccini Sogno Di Doretta From La Rondine

This month Bridget Mermikides transcribes a glorious aria from Puccini’s 1917 opera La Rondine (The Swallow), arranged for guitar in Drop D tuning.

1 min

Buddy Guy

Damn right we got the blues! It’s time to don your dungarees and polka dot Strat as we check out the legendary Buddy Guy. Jim Clark is your guide.

1 min

Alice In Chains

Martin Cooper checks out the drop-tuned sound of Jerry Cantrell and Alice In Chains, one of the most respected bands of the grunge era.

2 mins

Cycle Of 4ths

Continuing his in-depth study of jazz harmony and styles, this month John Wheatcroft explores the power in the cycle of 4ths.

2 mins

Walking Basslines

In this last series article from his Beyond Chord Melody book Martin Taylor looks at combining 10ths, 7ths and bass movement.

1 min

The Beach Boys

Simon Barnard explores the harmonious sounds of The Beach Boys and the genius of Brian Wilson’s exploration into psychedelia.

2 mins

Fretboard Fluency

Martin Goulding continues developing fretboard fluency, with the first part in a series of columns looking at the Harmonic Minor scale.

1 min

Sixty Seconds With...

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 chat with Creed and Alter Bridge guitarist, and now solo artist, Mark Tremonti.

5 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

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