Latest articles by Guitar Player Staff
Blues-Rock Power: Master the Electrifying Phrases of Peter Green, Jimi Hendrix and Others
Loud and heavy, with an emphasis on extended solos, this is a vital style of guitar. Nail it down with this lesson.
How to Play the Blues: Chords, Patterns and Fills for Major and Minor Blues
The chords and scales you need to navigate the 12-bar form, as well as some cool licks and turnarounds.
The True Blue Notes: How to Find Them on Your Guitar
These notes anchor the profound sound of the blues. Learn how to nail them down.
10 Exciting Guitarists Putting Their Own Fresh Spin on the Blues
Meet the players who are keeping the blues alive and well for the next generation.
Five Reasons Why Andy Partridge is a Guitar Legend
Video Hailing from Swindon in Wiltshire, England, the XTC co-founder inspired countless guitarists.
Five Reasons Why Ric Ocasek is a Guitar Legend
Video Here’s why the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will always be remembered.
Steve Morse Reveals His Writing Secrets
Video The Deep Purple shredder talks crafting guitar instrumentals.
Ever Wondered What Mark Knopfler’s Contemporaries Have to Say About Him?
Video Joe Satriani, Jason Becker, Nuno Bettencourt, and Sonny Landreth weigh in on the Dire Straits guitarist.
Five Reasons Malina Moye is a Guitar Legend
Video From nearly being born on stage to inspiring the young and disadvantaged, here's why we love the pioneering lefty funk rocker.
Five Reasons Why Susan Tedeschi is a Guitar Legend
Video The Tedeschi Trucks Band powerhouse is a star in her own right.
Guitar World Launches New Collab with TrueFire to Offer The Site's Best Lessons – and You Can Get 45% off
45% off! Our sister mag Guitar World have been working with TrueFire to handpick their favourite lessons by the likes of Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, Matt Schofield and more in a unique partnership
Five Reasons Why Ry Cooder is a Guitar Legend
From Captain Beefheart to the 'Buena Vista Social Club' and beyond.
Five Reasons Why Allan Holdsworth is a Guitar Legend
Video From John Coltrane to the SynthAxe, here’s why the jazz fusion savant remains one of the most influential guitarists of all time.
Acoustic Guitarist of the Year Nominations Are About to Close – Everything You Need to Know
This is the perfect way to get your playing out there and be heard by millions, including top music editors and star judges.
Five Days Left to Enter Acoustic Guitarist of the Year
If you're an acoustic specialist looking for your big break, this is the perfect opportunity.
Brian May: The Guitar Player Interview
In this classic interview, the Queen guitarist talks tone, technique, his greatest moments and the Queen song he'd struggle to play all the way through
Watch the video for Iron Maiden's apocalyptic new single, The Writing On The Wall
British metal legends preview their forthcoming album with a riffy new song written by guitarist Adrian Smith
Have mercy! The New Billy F. Gibbons Guitar Has A Wild New Pickup System
The ZZ Top man's new signature guitar enables you to load different pickups in a split second
Read This if You Want to Improve Your Acoustic Recordings
Three great mic techniques to help you capture the perfect acoustic guitar tone.
The Best Acoustic Rock Intros of All Time
Here, we pay homage to some of the greatest acoustic guitar intros of all time.
Ten High-End Acoustics You Need to Play
Top end acoustic guitars for bigger budgets.
