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In Deep with Andy Aledort: How to Create Flowing, Stylish Licks Like Eric...
The eternally great Eric Clapton—sometimes known as “God” in certain circles—turned 70 this year, and is set to celebrate this milestone with a pair of spring concerts at New York’s legendary Madison...
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Acoustic Nation with Dale Turner: The Deft Fingerpicking and Odd-Tuning...
Stephen Stills’ status as a rock legend stems just as much from his singing and songwriting contributions in Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills & Nash (and Young) and his own solo work as it does...
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Guitar World: June 2015 Gear and Lesson Videos
These videos and audio files are bonus content related to the June 2015 issue of Guitar World. For the full range of interviews, features, tabs and more, pick up the new issue on newsstands now or at...
View ArticleHear Eddie Van Halen Play Eric Clapton's "Crossroads" Guitar Solo Note for Note
For many years—I guess before Eddie Van Halen and "Eruption" came along—Cream's "Crossroads" was THE song to pull out at parties to impress friends, girls, uncles, cousins, neighbors, animals,...
View ArticleDear Guitar Hero: Peter Frampton Answers Readers' Questions About Gear,...
Here's our Dear Guitar Hero feature with Peter Frampton, who answers questions about gear, particularly his long-lost (and since-recovered) 1954 Gibson Les Paul. He also discusses touring, his past,...
View ArticleAn Interview With Lisa Loeb — Presented by Breedlove
Lisa Loeb's career spans decades. Twenty years ago she became a household name with her single "Stay (I Missed You)" from the Reality Bites soundtrack. Since then she's been on a roll with with...
View ArticleRitchie Blackmore Shows Off His Favorite Guitars — Video
In the video below, former Deep Purple and Rainbow guitarist Ritchie Blackmore—who now plies his trade with Blackmore’s Night—shows off and discusses several of his guitars.The video also features his...
View ArticleGlen Campbell Plays "The William Tell Overture"— Video
Today, in honor of Glen Campbell's 79th birthday, we thought we'd share an impressive guitar performance by the "Wichita Lineman" from 1974.The pro-shot clip below, which is introduced by none other...
View ArticleGuitar World Launches 'Mastering Scales, Part 2,' the Sequel to One of Our...
Mastering Scales, Part 2 is the followup to the Guitar World Online Store's best-selling DVD of 2013, Mastering Scales.Mastering Scales, Part 2 brings more than two and a half hours of valuable...
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Eddie Van Halen Discusses 'Tokyo Dome Live in Concert,' Van Halen’s First...
Van Halen accomplished a lot during the seven and a half years between the release of the band’s debut album in 1978 and David Lee Roth’s departure from the band in 1985. However, one thing Van Halen...
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Jazz Guitar Corner: Break Open ii-V’s With This Nine-Note Scale
ii-Vs are some of the most commonly used and important chords in the jazz repertoire. It’s a progression you’ll see often as a jazz guitarist, so being able to confidently solo over these chords is an...
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Metal for Life: Killer Runs to Sharpen Your Pick-Hand and Fret-Hand Skills
In this month’s column, I’d like to present a few single-note patterns that are designed to fortify fret-hand/pick-hand coordination while they strengthen your overall chops and ability to play fast...
View ArticleHow to Navigate Your First Time Performing at a Festival
Last year I accomplished my dream of playing festivals. I’ve already done four in the last year. Somehow I instinctively knew how to manage my first one. Whatever I suggest here is what worked for me...
View ArticleVanessa Carlton Shares New Acoustic Song "Young Heart"
Nashville based, Vanessa Carlton shares her wistful new song titled “Young Heart."“Young Heart” was recorded as part of the sessions for Carlton’s upcoming album, Liberman, due for release this fall....
View ArticleButch Walker Releases Acoustic Cover of Tove Lo's "Talking Body"
Butch Walker has shared a stripped back version of Tove Lo's "Talking Body" created with piano and acoustic guitar. Walker's cover reveals the bones of the song, converting the synth-pop anthem into...
View ArticleReview: Jericho Guitars Fusion — Video
These videos and audio files are bonus content related to the June 2015 issue of Guitar World. For the full range of interviews, features, tabs and more, pick up the new issue on newsstands now or at...
View ArticleRut-Busters for Guitarists, Part 3 of 8: Phrasing
Welcome to Part 3 of my series of lessons, "Rut Busters for Guitarists." You can find Part 1 and Part 2 under RELATED CONTENT, just below my photo.These lessons are aimed at breaking through barriers...
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Yngwie Malmsteen Pays Tribute to the World's First Shredder, Niccolo Paganini
Of all my musical influences, classical violinist Niccolo Paganini has to be on top of the list. Though he lived in the late 18th century (long before image became as important in the making and...
View ArticleArtist Airbrushes "Skelluitar" Guitar from Start to Finish — Video
In the newly released time-lapse video below, watch artist Jordon Bourgeaut airbrush a guitar from start to finish."In this video, I paint a guitar to match my original 'skulleidoscope'-style paint...
View ArticleThe DIY Musician: Increasing Your Band's Merch Sales, Part 2
In Part 1 of this column, I talked about specific items that can increase your profits. In part 2, I’m giving you a whole bunch of random ideas. Share this with your bandmates or merch people. Maybe...
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