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Joe Gore’s The Subversive Guitarist: Learning to Love Flat Keys
January 12, 2019
They’re not necessary evils—they’re opportunities.
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Twang 101: Hank Garland’s Nashville Jazz
January 5, 2019
Learn how to pick like one of the early pioneers of sophisticated jazz-influenced country guitar.
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Joe Gore’s The Subversive Guitarist: A State of Gliss
December 22, 2018
Slide your way to more expressive playing.
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How Did Lenny Breau Do That?
December 15, 2018
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of how one of the most wildly inventive guitarists of his generation combined taste, technique, and an overwhelming sense of melody into a jaw-dropping package.
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How to Jam Out Like the Ramones
December 8, 2018
It’s way more than just power chords and long hair.
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Cowabunga! A Beginner’s Guide to Surf Guitar
December 1, 2018
Crank up the ’verb and give that whammy bar a workout.
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Twang 101: The Bakersfield Sound
November 24, 2018
Learn how to cop the trademark sounds of country music’s California rebels.
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Mort, Death’s Apprentice: Gothenburg Metal Riffs
November 10, 2018
Bands like In Flames, At the Gates, and Dark Tranquility created a subgenre of death metal that combined low-tuned riffs, harmonized leads, and plenty of chunk.
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Jazz Chords Made Simple
October 27, 2018
Afraid of “complex” jazz chords? Just strip them down.
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Joe Gore's The Subversive Guitarist: The Flat Second's Dark Dissonance
October 20, 2018
The secret blues note?
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Fretboard Workshop: Two-String Scales
October 6, 2018
Discover a new way to think about those same-old scales.
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Journey Out West: A Western Swing Primer
September 8, 2018
Since the early days of Bob Wills swinging away in Texas dance halls, this genre has combined elements of blues, jazz, country, and more. Here’s how to nail its timeless sound.
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Twang 101: Vince Gill
August 25, 2018
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.
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Joe Gore's The Subversive Guitarist: Mindful Vibrato
August 18, 2018
Shake it like you mean it.
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Joe Gore's The Subversive Guitarist: Trapped in a Box!
July 21, 2018
Do you feel like you play the same things every time you pick up the guitar? This exclusive new PG column by Joe Gore can help.
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Mark Knopfler’s Fingerstyle Finesse
June 23, 2018
Who needs a pick? Explore the right-hand magic of one of the most influential guitarists from across the pond.
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Drone Logic: Learn to Play Slide Guitar in Tune
June 9, 2018
Five ways Indian-inspired drones can help you improve your intonation.
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Beyond Blues: Nail Those Changes!
May 19, 2018
Fishing around for some new ideas to enhance your blues licks? Check out this step-by-step approach that covers everything from guide tones to scales.
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Dr. Molly’s Guitar Lab: The Badass Riffs of Sister Rosetta Tharpe
May 12, 2018
One of rock guitar’s pioneers could tear through double-stops, chromatic riffs, and fiery triplets with grace and attitude.
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Obsessive Progressive: Opeth
May 5, 2018
Rhythmic intensity and beautiful, crunchy dissonance fuel the prog-metal stylings of one of Sweden’s heaviest exports.
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