In this issue

10 UNPLUGGED GREATS Play like the show’s best
The MTV Unplugged series showcased some of the biggest stars in an acoustic setting. We bring you studies in the styles of McCartney, Paul Simon, Nirvana, SRV, Sting, REM & more.

THE CROSSROADS Robben Ford
John Wheatcroft shows how players like the great Robben Ford bring sophisticated jazz sensibilities to straight-up blues based songs..

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 Importance of Mechanics

4 mins

SESSION SHENANIGANS

The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by session ace Mitch Dalton. This month: Metal To The Pedal

4 mins

INSTRUMENTAL INQUISITION !

Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music’s most evocative moments so Jason Sidwell asks top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. This month: Stax and Blues Brothers legend, Steve Cropper.

3 mins

LIFE WITH THE MAESTRO

In a tribute to Ennio Morricone who passed away last year Jason Sidwell talks to recent GT guest artist, Rocco Zifarelli, who played guitar with the legendary film composer for the last 23 years of his life.

10+ mins

No amps allowed! - 10 UNPLUGGED GREATS

Jon Bishop serves up 10 acoustic studies to make your acoustic playing sound richer and more stylistically informed. With such a broad base of techniques and ideas, there’ll be something in here for everyone.

4 mins

ALEX SILL Video Masterclass Pt6

In his final masterclass Alex demonstrates his chord and lead style over Jason Sidwell’s fusion groover, Buoyancy. The solo has some sophisticated semiquaver syncopation and offers a great chord voicing lesson. Jon Bishop is your guide.

6 mins

THE CROSSROADS PT9 Altered Lines

This month down at The Crossroads John Wheatcroft shows how Robben Ford and others, add Altered tension and release to their solos, so that you too can sound sophisticated, modern and hip.

5 mins

OTIS RUSH

Phil Short looks at perhaps the most criminally undersung of all modern electric blues guitarists, Mississippi’s ‘other’ upside-down leftie legend.

3 mins

URIAH HEEP

This month Martin Cooper checks out the sound of London rock legends Uriah Heap, and their longstanding guitarist, Mick Box.

3 mins

SHRED!

This month Charlie Griffiths enters the ultra zone, where he aims to decode some of Steve Vai’s alien guitar secrets.

2 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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