In this issue

10 CHICAGO BLUES GREATS
Learn the licks of legends
Chicago spawned some of electric blues’s greatest players and bands. Andy Saphir has picked 10 of the best, to show you how to emulate their powerful, authentic style.

THE CROSSROADS
Blue Note artists
Blue Note is the most famous of all jazz labels. John Wheatcroft demonstrates themes found in the music of its top recording artists.

Justin Sandercoe

As one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers, Justin lends us his insight into learning and playing guitar. This month: All Ten Parts.

4 mins

MITCH DALTON

The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by our resident session ace. This month: One Hit Blunders.

3 mins

PAUL GILBERT INTERVIEW

The Ibanez shred king has recorded a Christmas album! ‘Twas is full of great chops and festive fun. Jason Sidwell caught up with Paul to ask about chords, playing slide, great christmas songs and emu picking!

10+ mins

PAT MARTINO TRIBUTE

A personal recollection of a jazz guitar legend but also an old friend, from Milton Mermikides.

2 mins

10 Chicago Blues Greats

Inject some authenticity into your blues playing as we turn back the clock in the Windy City, and check out the styles of 10 of the Chicago blues greats. Andy Saphir is your guide.

10+ mins

OZ NOY Video Masterclass

In another exclusive GT video feature, we welcome back New York based fusion icon Oz Noy to solo over Jason Sidwell’s new track, Guzzle. If you want to solo with bluesy sophistication over a Stax styled stomper, Jon Bishop is your guide.

10+ mins

THE CROSSROADS Blue Note Artists

John Wheatcroft explores some of the bluesy-jazz artists at the Blue Note label, with 10 classic and modern guitarists ranging from legends such as Grant Green, Kenny Burrell and Tal Farlow, to John Scofield, Bill Frisell and Julian Lage.

6 mins

FRANCISCO TARREGA Pepita

Declan Zapala brings you this upbeat polka, full of quintessential Spanish flavour, packed full of arpeggiated runs, punchy rhythms, and busy melodies to improve and refine your classical guitar skills.

4 mins

Johnny Winter

This month Phil Short explores the virtuosic style of a Texas blues-rock firebrand with two uptempo, swinging 12-bars for you to learn.

3 mins

Big Country

This month Martin Cooper nips over the border as he remembers Scottish rockers Big Country and the talented but troubled Stuart Adamson.

3 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!