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One-Chord Vamps and the Truth
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One-Chord Vamps and the Truth

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Last Dance with Dorian
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Last Dance with Dorian

Fretboard Workshop: Soloing with Triads
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Fretboard Workshop: Soloing with Triads

Think triads are boring? Try a few of these improv ideas.

Make Your Sequences More Musical
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Make Your Sequences More Musical

Pickin’ Like Paisley: Use Those Open Strings!
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Pickin’ Like Paisley: Use Those Open Strings!

5 Underrated Guitarists Who Will Blow Your Mind
Intermediate

5 Underrated Guitarists Who Will Blow Your Mind

Some names you’ve heard, others maybe not. But they all have a unique voice on the instrument.

Beyond Blues: How to Play “Bird” Blues
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Beyond Blues: How to Play “Bird” Blues

Saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker’s challenging version of a 12-bar blues is one of his most enduring contributions. Learn how to navigate these tricky changes by combining bebop and blues.

Decorate Like Django
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Decorate Like Django

Even if you aren’t into Gypsy jazz, there are a wealth of inspiring ideas to glean from Django’s impossibly fast lines.

Johnny “Guitar” Watson’s Stinging Blues
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Johnny “Guitar” Watson’s Stinging Blues

Watson was a pivotal influence on Frank Zappa, Etta James, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, among others.

Beyond Blues: “Rhythm” Changes and the Blues
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Beyond Blues: “Rhythm” Changes and the Blues

Learn how to bridge jazz and blues by tackling one of the most popular progressions around.

Cheap Tricks That Make You Sound Fast!
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Cheap Tricks That Make You Sound Fast!

Learn how to not only ramp up your technique, but how to use it effectively.

Trey Anastasio’s Jazz Odyssey
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Trey Anastasio’s Jazz Odyssey

Phish’s nimble guitarist navigates changes with ease largely because he takes inspiration from jazz greats.