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

Just a few of your regular GT technique experts...

WELCOME

DON’T MISS OUR AMAZING DIGITAL EDITION • Try GT’s digital edition on PC, Mac, Laptop, Desktop or Tablet!

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

FOOD FOR THOUGHT • Justin Sandercoe of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the most successful guitar teachers. This month: Why Is Strumming So Hard?

SESSION SHENANIGANS • The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by session ace Mitch Dalton. This month: Are You Getting Better?

INSTRUMENTAL INQUISITION ! • Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music’s most evocative moments. Jason Sidwell asks some top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. This month, a genuine legend of jazz-fusion, Lee Ritenour aka ‘Captain Fingers’.

JAM TRACKS TIPS • Use these to navigate our bonus backing tracks

PHIL HILBORNE’S ONE-MINUTE LICK • Blues-Rock Q&A Lick

SUBSTITUTE Anyone For Seconds?

It Was 50 Years Ago Today! 20 PICKS FROM 1971 • In this fantastic feature celebrating one of the best years ever for guitar albums, Richard Barrett invites you back to 1971 to look at the diverse electric and acoustic styles that were heard for the very first time.

TECHNIQUE FOCUS ALL IN THE FINGERS

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OZ NOY Video Masterclass • In an exclusive GT video feature, Israeli funk fusioneer Oz Noy solos over Jason Sidwell’s track, Grease And Grit. If you are into unique chord voicings and ear-twisting lead work this one is the golden ticket! Jon Bishop is your guide.

OZ NOY CHATS TO GT... • With his new Snapdragon album out and an exclusive soloing masterclass in this issue, Oz chatted with Jason Sidwell about his music, his processes and favourite gear.

OZ NOY ON NAVIGATING NON DIATONIC CHORD PROGRESSIONS

TECHNIQUE FOCUS HOLDING THE PICK

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THE CROSSROADS Pt4 Rakes &Mini Sweeps • John Wheatcroft shows you how to tidy up your raking and sweeping in both blues and jazz styles. So grab your broom and get dusting.

TECHNIQUE FOCUS Watch your tone!

JS BACH Invention No 8 In F • Bridget Mermikides presents her arrangement of Johann Sebastian Bach’s two-part Invention In F Major. Learn either or both parts and play along!

JASON INTRODUCES...

HOW TO find all the notes on the fretboard • Many guitarists struggle to know which note is at what fret on the guitar. This is vital if you are to get on as a player - especially when it comes to reading, transposing to different keys, or interacting with other musicians. Here are the notes at each fret, with its corresponding notation below.

THE RHYTHM ROOST New Jack Swing • Keen on all things rhythmic, Jason Sidwell looks to the heavily swung rhythms of New Jack Swing with an octave-infused funk riff.

30-MINUTE LICKBAG • Jamie Hunt of BIMM Bristol brings you yet another varied selection of fresh licks to learn at easy, intermediate and advanced levels.

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WALTER TROUT • This month Phil Short examines the complex soloing style of one of the hardest working and most...