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A Guide to Shrapnel Shred
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A Guide to Shrapnel Shred

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Unleash the East: A Mediterranean Surf Primer
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Unleash the East: A Mediterranean Surf Primer

The Unexpectedly Challenging Rhythms of Lou Reed (And How to Master Them!)
Beginner

The Unexpectedly Challenging Rhythms of Lou Reed (And How to Master Them!)

Though Lou Reed seemed to only use a handful of chords, his shrewd right-hand strumming created limitless rhythmic variations.

Bach to the Beach!
Lessons

Bach to the Beach!

Classic counterpoint techniques that work for surf.

Limitless Limitations: A Guide to Better Blues Solos
Blues

Limitless Limitations: A Guide to Better Blues Solos

Expand your playing by limiting your options.

Hooked: Laura Cox on Brad Paisley's "The Nervous Breakdown"
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Hooked: Laura Cox on Brad Paisley's "The Nervous Breakdown"

Riff Rundown: King Buffalo's "Silverfish"
Riff Rundown

Riff Rundown: King Buffalo's "Silverfish"

Riff Rundown - Elder's "Sanctuary"
Riff Rundown

Riff Rundown - Elder's "Sanctuary"

Hooked: Spirit Adrift on Black Sabbath's "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath"
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Hooked: Spirit Adrift on Black Sabbath's "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath"

Nate Garrett pays tribute to Iommi and the record store clerk responsible for his dependency on heavy riffs.

Riff Rundown: Pallbearer's "Forgotten Days"
Riff Rundown

Riff Rundown: Pallbearer's "Forgotten Days"

Hooked: Taylor Goldsmith on Dire Straits' "Sultans of Swing"
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Hooked: Taylor Goldsmith on Dire Straits' "Sultans of Swing"

Mark Knopfler taught the Dawes bandleader everything he needs to know about dynamics and the expressiveness of the Strat.

Does String Gauge Really Matter? Of Course, But...
Tone Tips

Does String Gauge Really Matter? Of Course, But...

...There's a lot more to it than whether Billy Gibbons or SRV was "right."