In this issue

BEST MAJOR LICKS EVER!
With the Mighty Mixolydian
It’s great to theorise, but so much better when ideas fly into action. Phil Capone’s superb feature details how this powerful scale works in rock, blues, jazz, funk and country. Get cracking!

CHRIS BUCK
Interview & video lesson
This young Welsh blues guitarist is the hottest property out there at the moment. We nabbed him for a chat and to pass on some of his skills and wisdom in this very accessible lesson..

FOOD FOR thought

Justin Sandercoe of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers. This month: Everybody Hurts.

3 mins

SESSION shenanigans

The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by session ace Mitch Dalton. This month: Christmas! Bah! Humbucker!

4 mins

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. This month: Guitarist from British prog-fusion stalwarts Gentle Giant, the most excellent Gary Green.

3 mins

The Mighty Mixolydian

Does the term ‘modal improvisation’ put you in a cold sweat? If so, let Phil Capone demystify the indispensible Mixolydian and offer a unique multi-genre approach to getting it into your playing style.

3 mins

Chris Buck Interview & masterclass

When a player goes on to win Best New Guitarist in our sister magazine Total Guitar’s online poll, it’s time to sit up and take notice. David Mead is your guide.

8 mins

Rocco Zifarelli Video Masterclass pt 5

In the fifth instalment of our six-part video series, Rocco Zifarelli demonstrates some exciting jazz-fusion soloing over a 6/8 groove with plenty of chord changes. Jon Bishop is your tour guide.

3 mins

Christoph Gluck Dance Of The Blessed Spirits

Bridget Mermikides creates a solo arrangement of the stunning flute melody of Dance Of The Blessed Spirits from Christopher Gluck’s opera Orpheus And Eurydice.

2 mins

Acoustic fingerstyle

Joseph Alexander of Fundamental Changes begins a four-part series on the impressive and rewarding fingerstyle blues guitar technique.

2 mins

Arthur Brown

Simon Barnard enters the ‘crazy world’ of Arthur Brown, with his ‘other’ band Kingdom Come and the lefty guitar style of Andy Dalby.

2 mins

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 Janus Stark and ex-Prodigy guitarist, Gizz Butt.

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

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!