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

ED CLARKE OF BRAVE RIVAL • 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 Portsmouth band Brave Rival’s lead guitarist, Ed Clarke!

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

SUBSTITUTE The Capo Trick • After two finger-twisting instalments, here’s something for everyone to try – an arrangement trick that’s particularly suited to strummy acoustic songs. Here, it’s common to double the guitar for a bigger sound, either having two players or over-dubbing in the studio. But if you double the same chord shapes, it can sound stodgy and uninspiring. So we have a secret weapon - the firm grip of the humble capo!

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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: Click And Collect.

GUS G • Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music’s most evocative moments. GT asks top guitarists for their take on this iconic movement. This month: Ozzy Osbourne and Firewind guitarist plus solo artist, Gus G.

PLAY LIKE… RORY GALLAGHER • This month Jon Bishop dusts off the Fender Stratocaster for a look at the classic blues and rock stylings of Irish guitar legend Rory Gallagher. Rory was a man of Taste and his take on blues and rock guitar is a ‘must learn’ if you want to spice up your trickbag.

JEFF KOLLMAN Video Masterclass • With a new instrumental release, plus a tour and album with UK rock legend, Alan Parson, US guitarist Jeff Kollman is a busy man. Thankfully, we secured him to play and discuss his solo on Jason Sidwell’s Hot To Trot. Jon Bishop is your guide.

THE CROSSROADS Jimmie Vaughan Soloing Riffs • For this month’s Crossroads article, John Wheatcroft explores the style of Jimmie Vaughan and discovers how repetition can make your playing sound better, and better, and better.

DOMENICO SCARLATTI Sonata In A Major K.208 • The keyboard music of Baroque composer Scarlatti is pleasingly guitaristic so for this issue Declan Zapala has arranged the enigmatic Sonata for six strings.

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

Eric Gales • This month, Phil Short visits blues power-house, whose new album, Crown, is poised to catapult the guitarist to superstar status.

RUSH • This month BIMM Brighton’s Martin Cooper checks out the sound of Canadian legends Rush, and their fabulous guitarist, Alex Lifeson.

JASON BECKER • Jason Becker’s mark still burns as one of the greatest who ever touched the fretboard. Join Charlie Griffiths as he checks out his style.

JULIAN ‘JUNIOR’ MARVIN • In his final instalment on reggae guitar, Simon Barnard takes invites you to get down with the lead guitar stylings of Julian ‘Junior’ Marvin.

ECONOMY PICKING PT2 • In this month’s article Chris Brooks from Fundamental Changes looks at licks...