Guitar Techniques

Take the UK's foremost guitar teachers and players, and transfer their finesse and passion for music into a magazine! The magazine has established itself with guitarists who wish to better themselves as musicians in both the UK, Europe and as far afield as the USA and Hong Kong! When it comes to choosing music, GT's Abba to Zappa policy means that there's always something for everyone! Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not currently include the covermount items or content you would find on printed newsstand copies

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THE LEMON TWIGS • 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 with Brian D’Addario, guitarist from this sensational US vocal harmony group.

JUSTIN SANDERCOE • The founder of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers. This Month: AI Teachers

SUBSTITUTE • Sus and Add Chords WITH RICHARD BARRETT

MITCH DALTON • The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by our resident session ace. This month: "I Heard You On The Wireless”

JAM TRACKS TIPS

MATTEO MANCUSO • Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music’s most evocative moments. Jason Sidwell asks top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. This month a fingerstylist who is stunning everyone from Steve Vai to Al Di Meola.

40 POWER PENTATONIC LICKS! • Take your rock and blues chops to the next level with a veritable arsenal of amazing licks, join David Gerrish as he explores how to get the most from this cornerstone of guitar music.

VIDEO MASTERCLASS • This month, the fusion legend graces GT with a great solo over Jason’s grooving blues, Streetwalk. For classic guitar vocabulary with a jazzy twist.

TERRY SYREK • John Wheatcroft brings you an exclusive video lesson from virtuoso Terry Shrek, showcasing his phenomenal prog-rock picking and fretting chops.

SIZZLING HOT SUBSCRIPTION

THE CROSSROADS Greg Koch • This month down at the Crossroads, John Wheatcroft looks at a fantastic showman, funny guy, and a player with a staggering command of a huge range of styles.

JOÃO PERNAMBUCO Sons de Carrilhoes • Declan Zapala brings us the perfect upbeat Brazilian choro for a hot summer’s day - guaranteed to have your friends and family up dancing at your next barbeque.

30-MINU TE LICKBAG • October 2023 53 30-MINUTE LICKBAG Jamie Hunt of BIMM Bristol brings you another diverse selection of licks to learn at easy, intermediate and advanced levels.

JIMI HENDRIX • This month Phil Short examines the bluesy side of a game-changing guitarist who many still rank as the greatest and most important of all time.

TOM VERLAINE • Martin Cooper checks out the sound of the recently departed Tom Verlaine, one of the most influetial of the alt rock and new wave players.

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DIMEBAG DARRELL • This month Charlie Griffiths examines the exciting style of the man who made hs name in Pantera, but died a tragic death in Damageplan.

TASTY SOLOING • This month, Andy G Jones gets to grips with the extraordinary, topsy-turvy playing style of one of the greats of modern blues-rock guitar.

KACEY MUSGRAVES • This month Stuart Ryan shows you the melodic fingerpicking style of a six-time Grammy-winning modern country superstar from Golden, Texas!

MODERN BLUES SOLOING PART 1 • In a new four-part series Josh Smith shares his personal strategies for adding interest and excitement to your blues solos.

IMPROVE YOUR • This month...