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Twang 101: Vince Gill
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Twang 101: Vince Gill

Very few country stars have the chops, skill, and taste of this award-winning picker, singer, and songwriter. Here’s a look at how to cop his cosmic Tele vibe.

The Guitar Playbook: How Do You Solo?
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The Guitar Playbook: How Do You Solo?

Crafting a great solo requires more than knowing scales and chords. Learn how an in-demand sideman approaches each song with a unique and personal touch.

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

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

Beyond Blues: Matt Schofield’s Sophisticated Solos
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Beyond Blues: Matt Schofield’s Sophisticated Solos

Uncovering the soloing secrets used by one of modern blues’ masters.

Cosmic Country: A Bad Case of the Bends
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Cosmic Country: A Bad Case of the Bends

From crying pedal-steel sounds to aggressive, bluesy squeals, bending a string is all about feeling.

Cosmic Country: Ghost (Notes) in the Machine
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Cosmic Country: Ghost (Notes) in the Machine

One of Nashville’s young guns offers a primer on an essential technique.

Beyond the Riffs: Mike Stern’s “Wishing Well”
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Beyond the Riffs: Mike Stern’s “Wishing Well”

The jazz-rock master takes us inside a tune from his latest collaboration with Eric Johnson.