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

WELCOME

GT USER GUIDE • You can get more from GT by understanding our easy-to-follow musical terms and signs...

JESSE DAYTON • A minute’s all it takes to discover what makes a great guitarist tick. Before he jumped into his limo for the airport, we grabbed a quick chat with the singer-guitarist from Austin, Texas.

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

SUBSTITUTE

MITCH DALTON • The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by our resident session ace. This month: What Was It Like In The Olden Days, Grandad?

JAM TRACKS TIPS

CORY WONG • 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: the modern hero of funk guitar.

ULTIMATE • Is your blues playing giving you the blues? Fear not, as Andy Saphir is here with the ultimate workout, designed to build your chops and invigorate your practice routine.

VIDEO MASTERCLASS Nuno Bettencourt • In this special video feature Phil Short takes a deep dive into one of the most iconic rock players of all time.

PHILIP SAYCE Six Hot Blues Licks! • ABILITY RATING Moderate/Advanced Info https://bit.ly/45aYTTj Will improve your… Blues-rock techniques Key E and C Tempo Freetime Finger vibrato Classic blues vocabulary

THE CROSSROADS Lorne Lofsky’s Harmonics • This month John Wheatcroft looks at the incredible natural and false harmonic techniques of this Canadian jazz virtuoso, with help from British guitarist Nigel Price.

MATTEO CARCASSI Etude No.7 Op.60 • This month Declan Zapala brings us another fiery miniature from the Italian king of etudes. Perfect as a piece to play live or as an excellent technique booster.

30-MINU TE LICKBAG • Jamie Hunt of BIMM Bristol brings you another varied selection of licks at easy (green), moderate (orange) and advanced (red) levels.

BUDDY GUY • This month Phil Short delves into the playing of a blues icon who balances old-school authenticity with a fiery and cutting-edge modern approach.

GARY ROSSINGTON • This month Martin Cooper checks out the instantly recognisable sound of a southern rock icon, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s sadly departed guitarist.

HERMAN LI • It’s maximum fire, flames and fret-melting as Charlie Griffiths brings you five scary licks from DragonForce’s Hong Kong-born shredder.

TASTY SOLOING • This month, Andy G Jones investigates the tasty and authentic-sounding playing style of one of the leading exponents of modern blues guitar.

DOLLY PARTON • This month Stuart Ryan shares the style of a worldwide celebrity, superstar, campaigner, and perhaps the most famous country musician ever.

MODERN BLUES SOLOING PT 2 • In the second instalment in this mini-series Josh Smith reveals various jazzy concepts that he uses to freshen up his blues soloing.

FRETTING-HAND INDEPENDENCE • This issue Simon Barnard presents five exercises and a study piece to improve and expand your fretting-hand finger independence.

NEW ALBUMS • A selection of new and reissued guitar releases,...