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

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 Anvil’s legendary guitarist, Steve ‘Lips’ Kudlow

JUSTIN SANDERCOE • As one of the world's most successful guitar teachers, Justin lends us his insight into learning and playing guitar. This month: Quick Wins.

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MITCH DALTON • The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by the legendary UK session ace. This month: Lofty Ideals.

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

JEFF KOLLMAN • 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: Alan Parsons’ guitarist and solo artist, Jeff Kollman.

BOOGIE, SHUFFLE & SWING! BLUES RHYTHMS • Whether you’re walking with a swing in your step, shuffling along, or boogie-ing on down, this month Andy Saphir looks at tightening up your blues rhythm playing, a vital but often under-valued art.

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STEVE STEVENS Video Masterclass* • In this video feature, Jason Sidwell’s Splash The Stash features an awesome solo from Top Gun rocker Steve Stevens. Jon Bishop is your guide.

THE CROSSROADS Pat Martino Connections • This month John Wheatcroft examines the extraordinary playing of a legendary jazz guitarist, and shows us that players from all styles have much to learn from the great master.

LOWELL MASON Nearer My God To Thee • Serenade friends and family with Declan Zapala’s take on this soul-stirring hymn, infamous for being the last thing heard on the Titanic as it sank that fateful night.

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

JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR • This month, Phil Short examines the style of a critically acclaimed British artist who’s worked with the likes of Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith.

DIRE STRAITS • Martin Cooper checks out the game changing style of the man who played clean Strat sounds when the world was into distorted Gibson tones.

SHAWN LANE • This month Charlie Griffiths pays respect to a man that some assert was the fastest guitarist that ever lived, the late great Shawn Lane.

REGGAE TO POP • This month Simon Barnard shows how reggae feel has been brilliantly adopted and adapted by musicians from very different musical genres.

ECONOMY PICKING PRIMER LESSON • This month Chris Brooks returns to GT with a new series aiming to demysify a picking style that’s often misunderstood or overlooked.

ACOUSTIC COUNTRY • This issue Stuart Ryan shows how to emulate Jerry Reed’s stunning picking chops and wide chord vocabulary with a bespoke piece!

THEM CHANGES • This month Andy G Jones brings you new ideas to spice up your soloing, as he examines the intriguing Relative Minor Blues scale.

NEW ALBUMS • A selection of new and reissued guitar releases, including Album Of The Month...