Lessons Learn Travis picking, harp harmonics and 8 other techniques that make Tommy Emmanuel an acoustic tour de force Put key elements of the acoustic shredder's style to work in your own playing with these video tutorials How to choose the 12-string acoustic that's right for you — plus a few interesting options on the standard format From higher string tension to tuning issues, a 12-string is a different animal from your standard six-string Channel John 5's brilliance with a lesson in his chicken pickin’ prowess, rapid-fire banjo rolls, and behind-the-nut bending The man of many hats, face paints, and Teles guides GP through a gaggle of curated techniques culled from his catalog of solo albums Latest Lessons Why acoustic fingerstyle virtuoso Teja Gerken recommends playing air guitar By Jimmy Leslie published 16 August 24 “And,” the acoustic ace tells GP, “there’s a side benefit from a health perspective” August 2024 Guitar Player lesson audio By Guitar Player Staff published 3 July 24 Ella Feingold weaves magic with her funky playing, and this lesson in her style will sharpen up your rhythm work in no time By Jeff Jacobson published 27 June 24 Feingold has played with Bruno Mars, Queen Latifah, Erykah Badu, Alicia Keys, and Jay-Z, and was taught directly by the legendary Chalmers “Spanky” Alford. This guided tour of her approach is a funk guitar one-stop shop July 2024 Guitar Player lesson audio By Guitar Player Staff published 27 May 24 John 5's top tips for beginner, and veteran, guitarists By Joe Bosso published 13 May 24 A master of many styles who's played with Lynyrd Skynyrd, David Lee Roth, Rick Springfield, and, currently, Mötley Crüe, John 5 has pointers for players that go far beyond how to practice Expand your arsenal, and channel Lindsey Buckingham and Mark Knopfler, with this lesson in fingerstyle By Jeff Jacobson published 10 May 24 Fingerstyle playing can be used in a wide variety of settings and genres, and can inspire new songs, riffs, and solos. Heck, it can even boost your creativity when you return to using a pick June 2024 Guitar Player lesson audio By Guitar Player Staff published 3 May 24 “A lot of times when someone says, ‘They have good technique, but there’s something missing,’ what’s actually missing is part of the technique”: Paul Gilbert on the essentials of great guitar playing By Paul Gilbert published 22 April 24 For beginners and remedial players alike, these pointers are crucial Follow the lead of players like Mark Knopfler, Albert Collins, and Lindsey Buckingham, and open the door to new techniques and textures, with this primer in fingerstyle rock guitar By Jeff Jacobson published 28 March 24 Eddie Van Halen also incorporated fingerstyle to add another dimension to his playing, and so have modern virtuosos like Tim Henson, Lari Basilio, and Mateus Asato – learn how you can do the same April 2024 Guitar Player Lesson Audio By Guitar Player Staff published 5 March 24 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1From a beginner-friendly SG to a classic ES-335 equipped with American hardware, this year’s Black Friday Epiphone deals just started hotting up thanks to Guitar Center2“He said, ‘Count heartbeats and squeeze the trigger. It’s a kung fu trick.’ ” He was the secret weapon behind L.A.'s classic rock legends. Now they reveal the genius behind their favorite slide guitarist 3“I had this really nice old Strat I used for a lot of stuff. I loved Jimi Hendrix so much and I really liked the tonality of that guitar.” Chris Stein on Blondie’s hit “Dreaming” and its secret ingredient4“I might have done better in the Bluesbreakers than in the Yardbirds. But I didn't want to be mimicking Chicago blues musicians forever." Jeff Beck said he turned down a spot in John Mayall’s group, only for Jimi Hendrix to nearly derail his career5“Every guitar that had been in Jamaica had to be pulled apart and rebuilt because of what the humidity there did to the electronics.” Pedal legend Roger Mayer reveals how he perfected Bob Marley's guitar tone for 'Exodus,' his global breakthrough
Why acoustic fingerstyle virtuoso Teja Gerken recommends playing air guitar By Jimmy Leslie published 16 August 24 “And,” the acoustic ace tells GP, “there’s a side benefit from a health perspective”
Ella Feingold weaves magic with her funky playing, and this lesson in her style will sharpen up your rhythm work in no time By Jeff Jacobson published 27 June 24 Feingold has played with Bruno Mars, Queen Latifah, Erykah Badu, Alicia Keys, and Jay-Z, and was taught directly by the legendary Chalmers “Spanky” Alford. This guided tour of her approach is a funk guitar one-stop shop
John 5's top tips for beginner, and veteran, guitarists By Joe Bosso published 13 May 24 A master of many styles who's played with Lynyrd Skynyrd, David Lee Roth, Rick Springfield, and, currently, Mötley Crüe, John 5 has pointers for players that go far beyond how to practice
Expand your arsenal, and channel Lindsey Buckingham and Mark Knopfler, with this lesson in fingerstyle By Jeff Jacobson published 10 May 24 Fingerstyle playing can be used in a wide variety of settings and genres, and can inspire new songs, riffs, and solos. Heck, it can even boost your creativity when you return to using a pick
“A lot of times when someone says, ‘They have good technique, but there’s something missing,’ what’s actually missing is part of the technique”: Paul Gilbert on the essentials of great guitar playing By Paul Gilbert published 22 April 24 For beginners and remedial players alike, these pointers are crucial
Follow the lead of players like Mark Knopfler, Albert Collins, and Lindsey Buckingham, and open the door to new techniques and textures, with this primer in fingerstyle rock guitar By Jeff Jacobson published 28 March 24 Eddie Van Halen also incorporated fingerstyle to add another dimension to his playing, and so have modern virtuosos like Tim Henson, Lari Basilio, and Mateus Asato – learn how you can do the same
