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

Just a few of your regular GT technique experts…

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: The Time Dilemma

SESSION SHENANIGANS • The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfillment, as related by session ace Mitch Dalton . This month: When Mitchell Met Orville

INSTRUMENTAL INQUISITION! • Instrumentals have supplied some of music’s most evocative moments. Jason Sidwell asks top guitarists for their take on this revered genre. This month: Jeff Beck/Michael Jackson’s guitarist and solo artist, Jennifer Batten.

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

SUBSTITUTE Hypnotic Riffs • Sometimes, when writing a ‘rhythm’ part, you might not need chords at all. Full chords might not suit the style of music, or the sound you’re using. Then why not play single-note riffs built from the chord notes, especially effective when you can create a similar pattern for each chord.

SIXTY SECONDS WITH… • 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 guitarist Aaron Bond from husband and wife blues duo, When Rivers Meet.

JOHN MAYER’S Blues Chops • In this exclusive feature Milton Mermikides breaks down John Mayer’s impressive blues techniques and musical concepts, to show how they can inspire and supercharge your own playing.

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JON HERINGTON & ALLEN HINDS Video Masterclass • In this world exclusive, Jon Herington and Allen Hinds perform and discuss their playing on Jason Sidwell’s new track, Street Allure. Jon Bishop is your guide to the duo’s sophisticated rock soloing over a slick, jazzy R&B number.

ALLEN HINDS TALKS • Allen Hinds on Jon Herington and their online masterclass events

Find Your Perfect Tone

THE CROSSROADS T-Bone Walker & Charlie Christian Connections • In this month’s Crossroads, John Wheatcroft explores the connections and the enduring influence of two Texan guitar legends: blues giant T-Bone Walker, and jazz innovator Charlie Christian.

J S BACH Allemande • Bach’s compositions are revered for their harmonic and structural sophistication. Declan Zapala presents a piece full of cascading notes and gorgeous chords to develop your fingerpicking skills.

JASON INTRODUCES… • Lessons from the world’s greatest teachers and schools…

THE RHYTHM ROOST • Keen on all things rhythmic, for his final piece in the series Jason Sidwell uses sophisticated groove chords with a snappy Strat tone.

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

RORY GALLAGHER • Phil Short explores the stylings of a legend of blues-rock guitar, and perhaps one of the guys who started it all, the...