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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: Scotty Moore’s Raucous Rockabilly Licks
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Beyond Blues: Scotty Moore’s Raucous Rockabilly Licks

The legendary Elvis sideman was a pioneer of rockabilly guitar, and his approach to merging blues and country influenced generations of guitar pickers. Here’s how he did it.

The Shred Decoder’s Guide to Sweep Picking
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The Shred Decoder’s Guide to Sweep Picking

One of modern rock’s most buzzed-about shredders shares his insights on an often-misunderstood topic.

Obsessive Progressive: John Petrucci
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Obsessive Progressive: John Petrucci

Progressive metal’s most influential guitarist combines immaculate picking technique with aggressive tones to create the most technically demanding licks around.

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.