ARTICLES
J.R. Bohannon Calls Bullsh!t on “Waiting for the Muse”
July 30, 2019
The Kentucky-bred fingerstyle virtuoso talks about his journey from hating country to adoring it … in his own twisted, indie- and world-music-informed way.
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The “Stairway” Progression
July 13, 2019
Zeppelin might be the most famous case, but plenty of songwriters have borrowed these infamous chords.
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Combo Chimbita’s Niño Lento: Latin and Caribbean Psychedelia
June 4, 2019
With a textbook knowledge of ’60s trad-psych licks, the New York City-based guitarist distills old-school styles into a brand-new sound.
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Reignwolf’s Jordan Cook: Catching Air
May 7, 2019
A guitarist with a reputation for intense performances heads into the studio with seven years of pent-up live energy and delivers a hard-rocking debut, Hear Me Out.
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Jazz Guitarist Joe Morris: Enhance the Risk
March 26, 2019
How an innovative player and instructor carved his own trail through the world of improvisation by inventing a unique vocabulary, making 135 albums, and creating a legacy of influence.
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Ariel Posen Steps Out with 'How Long'
January 18, 2019
The highly respected sideman, slide man, and gear-demo star makes the transition to frontman and songwriter with his debut solo album.
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Larkin Poe: Sisters in Sound
December 3, 2018
Rebecca and Megan Lovell expand their musical boundaries while stripping down their delivery on Venom & Faith.
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Cowabunga! A Beginner’s Guide to Surf Guitar
December 1, 2018
Crank up the ’verb and give that whammy bar a workout.
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Fretboard Workshop: Two-String Scales
October 6, 2018
Discover a new way to think about those same-old scales.
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Jonatan La Rocca Ramm: The Resurrection of Graveyard
October 4, 2018
Re-energized and rocking, the Swedish quartet returns from the dead with Peace.
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Brothers Osborne: What Comes Naturally
July 31, 2018
Family duo John and TJ combine a lifetime of country and classic-rock influences on Port Saint Joe, while the guitar takes center stage.
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Lonesome Chords: A Simple Song Opens Harmonic Doors
July 7, 2018
Hank Williams' classic country tune offers inspiring ways to tweak and expand a chord progression.
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Meshell Ndegeocello: The Melody, the Lyric, and the Beat
May 29, 2018
The acclaimed bassist rebuilds a set of cover songs on her latest album, Ventriloquism, while focusing on her personal connection to classic soul and R&B, and creating plenty of room for all-star guitar contributions.
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A Plane Shame: Traveling on Airlines with Guitars
April 3, 2018
The ins—and especially the outs—of carrying a guitar on commercial flights, with tips and horror stories from Dave Davies, Kaki King, Tortoise’s Jeff Parker, and others.
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How to Use Triads
March 31, 2018
These three-note chords are the most underrated tools in your guitar-playing kit. Here’s why.
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Bill Frisell: Made to Shine
March 27, 2018
A quiet guitar genius redefines his approach to playing solo and extends his improvisational vision on Music IS, drawing on a 6-string palette beyond the Telecaster.
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Digging Deeper: Jimmy Bryant
December 30, 2017
Learn how one of the original country shredders broke the rules and created some of the most frenetic and crazed country solos of his time.
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Victor Wooten: Speak Your Voice
December 14, 2017
The bass virtuoso expounds on the magic of improvisation, finding music in the world around us, and recording his latest album, Trypnotyx, with the help of pitch-shifting pedals, MIDI gear, and an eclectic crew of musicians.
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Jonny Lang’s National Anthem
October 4, 2017
The blues-rock guitarist breaks new sonic ground with the help of a dirty little ’60s Valco-built amp, a clutch of vintage and modern axes, and a raw, live-in-the-studio strategy on his new album, Signs.
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Descartes a Kant: Polyamorous Theory
July 31, 2017
The avant-garde Mexican rockers employ all genres and a giddy love for effects to express haphazard riffs, and above all, maintain a value for melody and a message.
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