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Digging Deeper: The Rolling Stones’ 'Sticky Fingers'
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Digging Deeper: The Rolling Stones’ 'Sticky Fingers'

This 1971 masterpiece combined soul, folk, and straight-up rock into a musical mix that has influenced generations. Let’s dive into some of its seminal sounds and techniques.

Digging Deeper: Developing a Funk-Guitar Orchestra
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Digging Deeper: Developing a Funk-Guitar Orchestra

Prince’s rhythm guitarist shares her approach to layering chord stabs, single-note lines, and “chicken grease.”

Digging Deeper: The Other Side of Paganini
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Digging Deeper: The Other Side of Paganini

Neo-classical shredders aren’t the only ones able to glean inspiration from Paganini. Learn how a simple theme can cross genres and styles.

Digging Deeper: Bill Frisell
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Digging Deeper: Bill Frisell

Improvised music can take many forms. From weird downtown punk-influenced riffs to unimaginably beautiful solo pieces, Bill Frisell has put his stamp on nearly every musical genre.

Digging Deeper: Faux Whammy Bends
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Digging Deeper: Faux Whammy Bends

Get some slippery-sounding bends without reaching for the bar.

Digging Deeper: Practicing with Loops
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Digging Deeper: Practicing with Loops

Move past the metronome and improve your groove with these creative tips.