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 world’s most successful guitar teachers. This month: Listening Vs Statistics.

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

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: fresh from releasing his instrumental album, A View From The Inside, is US rocker Reb Beach.

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

PHIL HILBORNE’S ONE-MINUTE LICK • Jazzy Blues Scale Lick

SUBSTITUTE The Frozen Chord • A pedal note remains static, often in the bass, while other notes and chords move as normal. Let’s turn this on its head; keep the bass line from our original chord progression, but repeat the first chord over all bass notes. As with regular pedal notes, the interesting bit is finding what unexpected note combinations arise.

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Learn to read music! • With the end of lockdown behind us why not use any spare time to get down to reading music? It’s such a useful skill for when you do get back out there, and Andy Saphir is here to get you up and running.

JOSH SMITH Q&A • Not only does the inspirational Tele-wielding blueser play a great solo on video for this issue, but he also answers Jason Sidwell’s probing questions about his musical development, playing perspectives and influences.

JOSH SMITH Video Masterclass • The blues legend demonstrates his lead style by taking a solo over Jason Sidwell’s bluesy Go Gently On The Bentley. To appreciate Josh’s exquisite single-coil chops, we provide a full transcription of his solo. Jon Bishop is your guide.

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TECHNIQUE FOCUS • Touch, tone and set-up

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CROSSROADS Pt7 String Bending • In this month’s Crossroads, John Wheatcroft shows you how to get your bends in shape, Carlton-style. Happy as Larry!

TECHNIQUE FOCUS • Precise practice makes perfect

JOHANNES BRAHMS Waltz Op.39 no.15 • This beautiful Brahms piano waltz is sublime transferred to solo guitar. Bridget Mermikides shows us how.

JASON INTRODUCES...

THE RHYTHM ROOST • Keen on all things rhythmic, this month Jason Sidwell fuses 3/4 time and funk stylings to create a unique guitar groove.

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

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PAUL GILBERT • This month Phil Short turns his attention to a rock virtuoso turned blues maestro, to see what new approaches he brings to the genre.

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FOO FIGHTERS • Martin Cooper examines the high-energy sound of modern rock royalty, as he gets to grips with Dave...