Tag: Tips

One of the world’s hottest electric slide guitar players shares his top five tips for getting better tone and feel for electrified slide guitar.

We find out precisely what makes golden-era Les Pauls tick and explain how you too can taste the tone fantastic without breaking the bank.

Billy Sheehan, Jason Newsted and Stanley Clarke, among others, share their thoughts on playing in the pocket.

Finding a guitar tone that’s unique to you can be a never-ending quest—so we picked the brains of five seasoned players for a few tips.

Andy Summers, George Lynch, Tommy Emmanuel and other guitarists share their practice routines.

Speed thrills, but you shouldn’t obsess over clocking a hundred miles per hour with your fingers.

Modes, scales, arpeggios, triads—they can be a lot to take in. But stick it out and you’ll find music theory will make learning the guitar far easier.

BB King, Ritchie Blackmore, Jeff Beck and other musical icons dish the secrets of developing your personal playing style.

Beginning a songwriting session by crafting a melody is more efficient than not, say these four guitarists.

Here’s why Yngwie Malmsteen, George Lynch and other guitar heroes believe jamming is the best way to write a song.