Guitar Techniques

Take the UK's foremost guitar teachers and players, and transfer their finesse and passion for music into a magazine! The magazine has established itself with guitarists who wish to better themselves as musicians in both the UK, Europe and as far afield as the USA and Hong Kong! When it comes to choosing music, GT's Abba to Zappa policy means that there's always something for everyone! Please note: This digital version of the magazine does not currently include the covermount items or content you would find on printed newsstand copies

Guitar Techniques • Here are a few of your regular GT tuition experts…

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TINSLEY ELLIS • A minute’s all it takes to find out what makes a great guitarist tick. Before he jumped into his limo for the airport, we grabbed a quick chat with the much lauded American bluesman.

JUSTIN SANDERCOE • The founder of justinguitar.com lends GT his insight as one of the world’s most successful guitar teachers This Month: Rhythm And Melody.

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MITCH DALTON • The studio guitarist’s guide to happiness and personal fulfilment, as related by our resident session ace. This month: Born Under A Blues Sign.

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MICHAEL O’NEILL • Guitar instrumentals have supplied some of music’s most evocative moments. Jason Sidwell asks top players for their take on this movement. This month: George Benson’s rhythm guitarist and solo jazz artist.

SPECIAL FEATURE Fantasy Blues Jams! • Ever dreamt of blues’s most iconic guitarists pairing up and jamming together, asks Andy Saphir? Well it’s about to come true… in the virtual world of GT!

VIDEO MASTERCLASS Clive Carroll • This brilliant acoustic guitarist has recorded six incredible mini-pieces especially for GT, with Jon Bishop as your guide.

MEMORISING MUSIC Tips From The Pros • In this special feature, Jason Sidwell asked 15 top guitarists what insights they could offer to improve your memorisation skills.

THE CROSSROADS Bruce Forman • This month John Wheatcroft shines a light on a true virtuoso of contemporary jazz guitar who’s helping to keep the flame of bebop burning brightly.

SANTIAGO DE MURCIA Prelude & Allegro • Declan Zapala says explore this ‘pick up and play’ piece from the guitar’s five-stringed ancestor, full of virtuosity and vigour to level up your classical guitar fingerings.

JOSH SMITH • Modern blues meets jazz and country this month as David Gerrish explores the innovative and impressive techniques of this blues virtuoso.

THE KILLERS • Martin Cooper gets to grips with a Las Vegas quartet that made it big in the UK but has gone on to conquer the world’s arenas and pop charts.

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ANTHRAX • This month Jamie Hunt gets under the skin of this legendary metal band’s guitarist, with two fantastic riffy rhythm ideas based on the style of Scott Ian.

RANDY RHOADS • Charlie Griffiths boards the crazy train and travels over the mountain to uncover the secrets of Ozzy’s tragically short-lived metal master.

BILLY GIBBONS • This month Andy G Jones examines the tasty blues-rock style of ZZ Top’s frontman, singer, guitarist and widely celebrated soloist.

JOAN BAEZ • This month Stuart Ryan examines the articulate fingerpicking style of the First Lady of America’s folk and protest song movement.

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