In this issue

DADGAD ACOUSTIC GUITAR
Two Great Celtic Pieces
Stuart Ryan has some super ‘traditional’ tunes to play in the alternative tuning that all acoustic guitarists should master. So, grab that old flattop and get those fingers and feet moving!.

30-MINUTE LICKBAG
Pat Heath has six great new licks to learn, from idle stroll, to brisk walk, to 100-metres dash.

CREATIVE ROCK
Shaun Baxter continues his eries creating midpaced blues-rock solos built on the Pentatonic scales found within Mixolydian mode

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Justin Sandercoe of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers. This month: The Best Teacher For Me.

5 mins

Session shenanigans

The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness, with Mitch Dalton. This month: The Old Person’s Guide To The Orchestra (With apologies to Benjamin Britten).

4 mins

INSTRUMENTAL inquisition!

Instrumentals have supplied some of music’s most evocative moments, brimming with inspiring guitar work. Here, iconic rock guitarist Joe Satriani talks to Jason Sidwell about his new album, Shapeshifting.

10+ mins

Philip Sayce Interview & Masterclass

He’s one of the most formidably energetic blues guitarists out there – but he’s also a master of tone-tweaking. David Mead joined Philip to talk about getting the best from Strats, Fuzz Faces and amps of all sizes

8 mins

DADGAD Tuning Two Celtic pieces

In a special feature Stuart Ryan shows you the lush sound of DADGAD tuning in action with two specially adapted pieces.

6 mins

Antonin Dvorak Humoresque No 7

Bridget Mermikides creates a stunning arrangement of Humoresque No 7 by Dvorak. Originally written for piano it ranges from light-hearted to deeply emotive in character.

3 mins

Joe Bonamassa

This month Phil Short examines the style of a man who made the blues cool again, that modern legend of the genre, Joe Bonamassa.

2 mins

Brit Rock

Simon Barnard explores the sounds of Crispian Mills’ raga rock band Kula Shaker, a group whose sound fused East with West..

2 mins

In The Woodshed

Charlie Griffiths looks at the Diminished scale with symmetrical fretboard shapes, Dim7 chords and a new perspective on Major triads.

2 mins

SIXTY SECONDS with...

A minute’s all it takes to discover what makes a great guitarist tick. Before she jumped into her limo for the airport, we grabbed a quick chat with Spain-born, America-raised, Cornwall-living, singer-songwriter Sarah McQuaid.

7 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.

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